With the supporting groups below, we can address the psychological and physical impacts of having a disability and focus on the restoration of self-esteem. Helping everyone say “Who Says I Can’t” thrive. Our current partners are New England based but as we expand, this list of partners will as well.
A Step Ahead Prosthetics
Lower Extremity Prosthetics
A Step Ahead specializes in providing prosthetic legs for both above- and below-knee amputees. Utilizing the latest technologies, each one of our custom-made prosthetics combines light weight with a perfect, comfortable fit. Whether you’re a world-class athlete or just looking to resume your daily life, A Step Ahead has something just for you.
Upper Extremity Prosthetics
A Step Ahead’s prosthetic and technical staff has extensive experience in providing complete prosthetic care to patients with upper-extremity limb loss. We provide the most functional and cosmetic prosthetics for upper-extremity amputees of all levels and ages. Our prosthetic staff is trained and certified in the latest myoelectric technology of upper-extremity prosthetics including the i-Limb, Dynamic Arm, and Bebionic3 hand.
Custom Sports Prosthetics
Many of our patients are active people with a healthy lifestyle. Some are even world-class athletes. Either way, A Step Ahead has a long history of offering the best custom sports prosthetics available today. Whether you’re into running, cycling, swimming, skiing, rowing, golfing, surfing, kickboxing, soccer, or virtually any other sport, we’ve got you covered.
Piers Park Sailing Center
The Adaptive Sailing Program at Piers Park Sailing Center is a nationally recognized non-profit sailing program which has served over one thousand people with disabilities since the program’s inception in 2007. In 2009, US Sailing awarded PPSC as the Best Community Program for disabled sailors. In 2010, we were honored to be designated a Paralympic Sports Club.
PPSC’s program objectives are to empower our sailors with disabilities to realize their recreational goals using adapted teaching methods and a full array of adapted equipment. Our sailors tell us that while learning the important sailing skills, they are rewarded with a sense of confidence while being challenged by the sport of sailing.
Community Rowing
Community Rowing is proud to provide state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, along with an amazing coaching staff, to bring a variety of adaptive rowing programs to youth and adults. CRI is an approved USOC Paralympic Sports Club and is a partner of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. We work with people who have a variety of physical and intellectual disabilities, and our staff works with each participant to determine how CRI can best meet their individual needs within the program.
New England Disabled Sports
New England Disabled Sports is a nationally recognized program which provides year round adaptive sport instruction to adults and children with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Their programs allow individuals with disabilities to enjoy a boundary-free environment, enjoy outdoor recreation with friends and family, as well as provide access to equipment and instruction that might otherwise be unavailable.
The Mission of New England Disabled Sports is, through sports, to change lives affected by disabilities.
We envision a world where disabilities are not barriers.
JumpStart Physical Therapy & Sports Training
Success in athletics revolves around one’s ability to integrate speed, agility, core strength, and muscle endurance during practice and competition. JumpStart’s programs are scientifically designed with exercises and movements applicable to actual athletic activities. JumpStart is rare in their focus on prosthetics and gait. They have coached many amputees getting their start at running and know how to make sure the amputee is not hurting their joints or spine in the process.