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March 20, 2012

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  Philadelphia Summer Camp and Day Programs

Philadelphia Department of Recreation Summer 2012 Specialty Camps http://www.phila.gov/Recreation/camps/Camps.html 

Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation Camp for the Performing Arts http://www.performingartspdpr.org/choose-camp.html

Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation Camp for the Visual Arts http://www.phila.gov/recreation/visual_arts/Visual_Arts_Home_Pag.html

I Think I Can! A Guide to Recreation for Children and Youth with Special Needs http://www.chop.edu/export/download/pdfs/articles/trisomy-21/trisomy21-pdf-i-think-i-can.pdf

ARC of PA http://www.thearcpa.org/

Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania Camps http://sepa.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=PASE_Campinformation Philadelphia Location and Office: 3975 Conshohocken Ave., Philadelphia, PA, (215) 879-1001

Special Olympics of Pennsylvania http://www.specialolympicspa.org/ 

YMCA Camps http://www.ymca.net/camp/

Carousel House 2012 Day Camp, Sports Camp, and Adult Day-Trip Camp,http://www.carouselhousepa.com/camp.html Emailcarouselpa@aol.com No scholarships, grants, or financial assistance offered. Transportation not provided.

Variety Club Overnight Camp, for more information or an application please visit their website at http://www.varietyphila.org/club-camp or call (800) 553 7806 toll free

Elwyn Inc.Therapeudic Camp, 111 Elwyn Road, Media, PA 19063,610.891.2910, email mentalhealthservices@elwyn.org website: http://www.elwyn.org/

SPIN (Special People in the Northeast), July 9 through August 17, 2012, Ages 5-20, 80 Norcom Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19154, website www.spininc.org, 2012 Camp Brochure http://spin.convio.net/site/DocServer/camp2012_brochure.pdf?docID=343 or contact Laura Fekete Colon: telephone 215-698-3060, email lfekete@spininc.org


 

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Accessible Health Care Centers in Philadelphia

Health Center #2 - 1720 S. Broad St. 215-685-1803 Map/Directions  
Health Center #3 - 555 S. 43rd St. 215-685-7504 Map/Directions  
Health Center #4 - 4400 Haverford Ave. 215-685-7601 Map/Directions  
Health Center #5 - 1900 N. 20th St. 215-685-2933 Map/Directions  
Health Center #9 - 131 E. Chelten Ave. 215-685-5703 Map/Directions  
 

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Wheelchair Resources

Information for Wheelchair Users Selecting the right wheelchair, Wheelchair maintenance, Getting the most form your battery, plus more

Ride Safe Printable Brochure (PDF File) Safety information for traveling with a wheelchair in a motor vehicle

Maintaining Your Wheelchair (PDF File)

Wheelchair Lemon Law

The Manual Wheelchair Training Guide

MobilityAdvisor.com Wheelchair Safety Tips

SpinLife.com Manual Wheelchair Maintenance 

Wheelchair Maintenance Checklist 

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Accessible Libraries in Philadelphia

The Free Library of Philadelphia Accessible Libraries

Please note: * Indicates partial accessibility.  For specific information on access to a particular library, please contact the branch directly at the number listed above, or the Accessibility Compliance Office at 215-686-9006.
Andorra - 705 E. Cathedral 215-685-2552
Blanche Nixon* - 5800 Cobbs Creek 215-685-1973
Bushrod - 6304 Castor Ave. 215-685-1471
Bustleton - 10189 Bustleton 215-685-0472
Cecil B. Moore - 2320 W. Cecil B. Moore Ave. 215-685-2766
Central - 1901 Vine St. 215-686-5322
Durham - 3320 Haverford Ave. 215-685-7436
Chestnut Hill - 8711 Germantown Ave. 215-685-9291
Eastwick - 2851 Island Ave. 215-685-4170
Falls of Schuylkill - 3501 Midvale Ave. 215-685-2093
Fishtown Community - 1217 E. Montgomery Ave. 215-685-9990
Fox Chase - 501 Rhawn 215-685-0547
Frankford - 4634 Frankford Ave. 215-685-1473
Fumo Family - 2407 S. Broad St. 215-685-1758
George Institute - 1461 N. 52nd St. 215-685-0177
Greater Olney* - 5501 N. 5th St. 215-685-2845
Haddington - 446 N. 65th St. 215-685-1970
Haverford - 5543 Haverford 215-685-1964
Holmesburg* - 7810 Frankford Ave. 215-685-8756
Independence -  18 S. 7th St. 215-685-1633
Katharine Drexel - 11099 Knights Rd. 215-685-9383
Kensington - 104 W. Dauphin 215-685-9996
Kingsessing - 1201 S. 51st St. 215-685-2690
Lehigh - 601 W. Lehigh St. 215-685-9794
Lovett Memorial -  6945 Germantown Ave. 215-685-2094
Nicetown/Tioga* - 3720 N. Broad St. 215-685-9790
Northeast Regional - 2228 Cottman Ave. 215-685-0520
Northwest Regional - 68 W. Chelten 215-685-2151
Oak Lane - 6614 N. 12th St. 215-685-2848
Ogontz - 6017 Ogontz Ave. 215-685-3566
Overbrook* - 7422 Haverford Ave. 215-685-0182
Philadelphia City Institute* - 1905 Locust St. 215-685-6621
Paschalville* - 6942 Woodland 215-685-2662
Passyunk* - 1935 Shunk 215-685-1755
Queen Memorial - 1201 S. 23rd St. 215-685-1869
Ramonita Derodriguez* - 600 W. Girard Ave. 215-685-1768
Richmond - 2987 Almond 215-685-9992
Roxborough* - 6245 Ridge Ave. 215-685-2550
South Philadelphia - 1700 S. Broad St. 215-685-1867
Southwark* - 932 S. 7th St. 215-685-1765
Tacony - 6742 Torresdale Ave. 215-685-8755
Torresdale* - 3079 Holme 215-685-0494
Wadsworth - 1500 Wadsworth 215-685-9293
Walt Whitman - 200 Snyder 215-685-1754
West Oak Lane - 2000 Washington Lane 215-685-2843
Walnut Street West* - 3948 Walnut St. 215-685-7671
Welsh Road* - 9233 Roosevelt Blvd. 215-685-0498
West Philadelphia Regional - 125 S. 52nd St. 215-685-7420
Wynnefield - 5325 Overbrook 215-685-0298
Wyoming - 231 E. Wyoming 215-685-9158
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - 919 Walnut Street 
215-683-3213

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Philadelphia - Getting Around

The Phlash A quick and easy connection between the Center City attractions and most downtown hotels. It is one of the best ways to get around to 20 key locations in Center City and is just $2 each time you board. The Phlash will begin operation for the 2012 season on May 1, 2012 and ends October 31, 2012. The bus runs daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. View their Route Map here (PDF File).

SEPTA and PATCO provide bus, subway, trolley, and train service throughout the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey area. Maps and fare information available here.

Accessible Services - Variety of accessible services for individuals with disabilities. Visit SEPTA's website here for more information.

Philadelphia Trolley Works - Neighborhood Tours. Click here for their brochure and map (PDF File)

River Link Ferry - Riding the Ferry on the Delaware River offers a 12-minute picturesque view of the Philadelphia skyline and colorful attractions in Camden. The ferry is wheelchair assessable. Brochure available here (PDF File)

Philadelphia Carriage Company - Independence Carriage Company Offers tours of historic Philadelphia in a horse drawn carriage. 

Getting Around - If you prefer a walking tour, download this color-coded map describing the different sections of the downtown Philadelphia area Walking Tour Map (PDF File)

Center City Map  - A large detailed map of center city Philadelphia. Map of Center City (PDF File)

Philadelphia's Historical District -  Detailed map of the Historical attractions in downtown Philadelphia. Philadelphia Historical Map (PDF File)

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