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Northeast Accessible Golf Association - Golf For All
Building self-confidence and independence through the game of golf for those contending with physical and cerebral challenges, The Northeast Accessible Golf Association is designed to engage men, women, and children who contend with chronic challenges such as blindness, amputation, spinal cord injuries, stroke, PTSD, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, and other debilitating conditions. We work with Veterans Hospitals and rehabilitation hospital adaptive sports programs to bring a holistic approach to patient therapy and recovery. We offer free golf clinics across New England to participants who contend with chronic developmental and physical challenges. When appropriate, golf clinics are preceded by an
unobtrusive evaluation performed by certified therapists from the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Based on the results of this analysis, golf instruction is tailored to suit the specific needs of each participant and is taught by PGA Professionals who have successfully completed the Northeast Accessible Golf Association’s proprietary certification process. During each clinic, golfers are provided with instruction, clubs, balls, adaptive equipment and vehicles (where and when available). If individuals express the interest, we have the ability to introduce participants to competitive golfing techniques and facilitate opportunities to compete against disabled and able-bodied opponents. 617-600-HOPE(4673) www.neaccessiblegolf.org Northeast Accessible Golf Association P.O. Box 81246 Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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