Catalyst Climbing Clinics - for individuals with physical disabilities
WHAT: Catalyst Sports is a non-profit organization based out of Atlanta whose mission is as follows: to empower people by providing the highest quality of adaptive sports to the disabled community.
Chillin' Like Villains is an adult social group for individuals who have various disabilities, ages 18 and up. We meet once a month at different locations around town and do a variety of activities such as attend sporting events, potluck dinners, themed evenings, and much more.
SEPTEMBER
WHAT: Fun at the Miracle Field!
WHEN: Tuesday, September 19th
TIME: 6 - 8pm
LOCATION: The Rotary Field Miracle League of Chattanooga (301 N Holtzclaw Ave, 37404)
Dreamnights are events hosted by the Chattanooga Zoo that welcome all with chronic illnesses, disabilities or special needs along with their families/caregivers. Dreamnight is a no-cost VIP event featuring your favorite furry friends.
Boo in the Zoo - Dreamnight
WHEN: Thursday, October 12th
TIME: 5-8pm
COST: FREE but only for individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities or special needs along with their families and caregivers.
CONTACT: The Chattanooga Zoo once registration is open. We will be sure to send out a newsletter once it is time for you to register!
Asian Lanterns - Dreamnight
WHEN: Tuesday, December 12th
TIME: 5 - 8pm
COST: FREE but only for individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities or special needs along with their families and caregivers.
CONTACT: The Chattanooga Zoo once registration is open. We will be sure to send out a newsletter once it is time for you to register!
Hiking
WHAT/WHO: A group of individuals with disabilities, their family members, and friends who want to explore the beautiful trails in Chattanooga together! All trails are easy to moderate, and the group naturally splits up (with a trail leader) based on desired hiking speed.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to sign up with Josh Josh at jabbott1@chattanooga.gov or 423-643-6091so you can be in the loop regarding location changes, weather alerts, exact meeting locations, etc!
SEPTEMBER
WHEN: Saturday, 9/9
TIME: 10-12PM
WHERE: Big Soddy Gulf - Our September hiking location will be located at Big Soddy Creek Gulf in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. The trail is a 3.5-mile wide gravel trail that goes by several swimming holes and is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. The trail is generally considered wheelchair, family, and kid-friendly. This area is very popular for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
WHAT: Dedicated one-on-one time for parent/child pairs to learn and practice outdoor skills from local expert and Keen Adventures founder, Bethany Keenan (see about info below)! Spend an evening learning in a group setting about how to prepare for a day hike, using a map & compass, simple first aid and more. Then craft your own first aid kit to take with you on your next adventure. We will all meet again the following morning to venture out on a guided hike with a wilderness scavenger hunt!
Meet Bethany: Bethany has a lifetime of outdoor experience and decades of working with children and adults, leading outdoor activities from hiking/camping, climbing and backpacking. Bethany thru-hiked the entire AT and was a backpacking guide in the Smoky Mountains National Park for 2 years.
Keen Adventures Mission: We actively strive to introduce, educate, and empower children (and adults) to explore the outdoors by partnering with their families to boost engagement and cultivate new desires for adventures outside.
WHO: Individual with disabilities, ages 6 and up, along with one parent.
WHEN: Friday, 10/6 from 6-8:30pm then again on Saturday, 10/7 from 9-12pm.
LOCATION: Friday night location TBD; Hike will take place on Lookout Mtn starting at Craven's House.
COST: $60/pair, paid to Keen Adventures! This includes Friday night pizza, first aid supplies, guided hike and expert instruction!
This program is Co-Sponsored by SPARC (Sports, Arts and Recreation of Chattanooga - a local chapter of Move United) and Outdoor Chattanooga. For more info on SPARC, check out their website: http://www.sparctn.org/
WHAT/WHO: An adaptive cycling program for individuals with disabilities. Hand cycles and tandem bikes are available for individuals who have physical and visual disabilities. Three wheeled bikes and additional bikes available too! In addition to this, Outdoor Chattanooga brings their bike fleet for additional support and traditional bike are available to check out. Depending on the cycle needed, participants will have to be approved by the group that owns the cycle and fill out liability forms from the specific group you us a cycle form.
WHEN: Mondays, 9/11 and 9/18
TIME: 5:30PM-dusk (NOTE TIME CHANGE DUE TO SUN SETTING EARLIER THIS MONTH)
WHERE: The Tennessee Riverpark at the Hubert Fry Center
Please note that equipment is limited and pre-registration is REQUIRED!
Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Participants:
1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.
2. Must be able to apply the brakes and come to a complete stop by the end of the first day of participation.
3. Must be able to ride independently on the path with a volunteer by the third day of participation.
4. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) must be one year post injury.
5. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.
6. Approved helmets much be worn by all riders.
7. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, a chapter or DSUSA.
8. Participants must meet weight requirements of equipment requested in order to use said equipment.
T-Recs
WHAT: T-Recs is our teen social and recreation group that meets monthly to play games, socialize, explore the outdoors, go on outings into the community and more! The goal of this program is to increase social skills while participating in leisure and recreation opportunities with peers.
WHO: Individuals with disabilities, ages 13-17 years old. Participants need to exhibit adequate emotional regulation to be redirected verbally or with visual supports and are not a harm to self or others.
WHEN: The third Thursday of each month with outings taking place sporadically.
TIME: 4-6pm
LOCATION: Greenway Farms Conference Center (4960 Gann Store Rd, 37343)
COST: FREE with the exception of certain outings that may have a cost.
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