OE offers programs for individuals and families, ages 8 and up. Programs usually include 8 to 15 people from the community of all ability levels, plus trained volunteers and experienced staff. Questions? Call 781.395.4999 or TTY: 781.395.4184
HOW TO REGISTER
1. Fill out the Individual Program Registration Form
2. Fill out the Medical/Release Form
3. Send in a $10 deposit per person/per program/per day
In order to hold a spot, we must receive ALL of the above items
Click here to download forms.
OVERNIGHT PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Because of the limited space and popularity of certain programs, participants will be placed in overnight programs through a lottery system. If you are interested in an overnight trip, OE must receive your registration and medical/release forms by May 2, 2008. Participants will be notified about their placement status within two weeks of the lottery deadline. After May 2, if there is space available, programs will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
SCHOLARSHIPS
OE strives to keep programs affordable and to break down financial barriers that may get in the way of experiencing a program. For a scholarship application, please click here or call the OE office.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
We want you to participate to the best of your ability. You will not be expected to participate in activities that you do not feel comfortable trying. All participants must be able to perform tasks of daily living and make their needs known throughout the program independently or with the assistance of a PCA (Personal Care Assistant). Your PCA may accompany you free of charge.
PARTICIPANT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
OE makes every attempt to accommodate each individual. However, OE volunteers and staff are not expected to deal with significant behavioral issues. Please contact the OE office regarding issues of concern so that we can work together to effect a positive, safe experience for all.
PROGRAM DETAILS
You will receive detailed information about your program approximately 2 weeks prior to the trip date. OE provides snacks for all one-day programs, and meals and snacks for multi-day programs. We provide or loan out all necessary gear and program-specific clothing at no cost.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is usually available from OE’s office in Medford or from Davis Square MBTA station (on the Red Line). Transportation arrangements must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
ACCOMMODATIONS
We have extensive experience working with people of all abilities and design each program to be inclusive. Our staff and volunteers provide accommodations including, but not limited to, information in alternate formats, sighted guides, ASL interpreters, and adapted equipment. If you need special accommodations, please register for the program at least a month in advance. Many of our programs are accessible—look for the  symbol.
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS
If you cancel more than 2 weeks prior to your program, OE will provide a full refund minus a $10 administrative fee. No refunds are provided for cancellations less than 2 weeks before the program date. If OE cancels a program, we will refund all fees paid for the program, including the deposit.
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