The JoyRiders Therapeutic Riding Association of PEI Inc.
The JoyRiders is an incorporated, non-profit charitable organization. Therapeutic riding is an exciting and unique activity with significant benefits in the areas of rehabilitation, therapy and recreation. All riding sessions are under the direction of qualified instructors and physiotherapists.
The JoyRiders is a member of the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA).
Contact
Andy Robb, President
arobb@pei.sympatico.ca
http://www.thejoyriders.ca
The Canadian Council of the Blind - Prince County and Queensland Chapters
The Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) was founded in 1944 by the blind war veteran and the schools for the blind. The CCB deals with ongoing effects of blindness with specific programs to encourage active participation in local communities, education, sports and recreation and employment.
The National office is located in Ottawa, ON. There are two offices on PEI:
Prince County Chapter
Sandra Poirier, President
sandrapoirier@eastlink.ca
Queensland Chapter
Stella Walsh, President
902-368-9005
http://www.ccbnational.net
The Abegweit Club of Summerside
The Abegweit Club of Summerside has been providing recreation and sport activities for persons with a disability since 1971. Club members are scattered throughout Prince County. Year round they offer family activities such as swimming, bowling, fishing, barbecues, lobster suppers, bingos, horseback riding and an annual Christmas. This Club is open to people of all ages and abilities.
Contact
Richard Pettipas, President
(902) 436-2038
richardpettipas@yahoo.com
The Charlottetown Go-Getters Club
The Charlottetown Go-Getters Club is a recreation group that provides activities for seniors with a disability. The Club offers a variety of activities, cards, bingos, trips to the Charlottetown Racing Park, guest speakers and more. The Club operates out of the Prince Edward Home in Charlottetown.
Contact
Betty Blake, President
902-894-4451