There are a number of community organizations for individuals with disabilities in Atlantic County that offer various recreational activities. CLICK HERE for additional information about recreational opportunities in Atlantic County which are accessible to the disabled.

ARCH (Atlantic Riding Center for the Handicapped). ARCH offers horse back riding designed specifically for persons with disabilities. (ARCH, 214 Asbury Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 926- 2233) Visit their web site at http://arch206.com for further info about fees (sliding scale) and application process.

The Arc of Atlantic County. The Arc has dances, bingo, socialization club and various recreational programs throughout the year. Many sports activities such as softball, power lifting, basketball, and skiing are affiliated with the NJ Special Olympics. The Arc of Atlantic County, 6550 Delilah Road, Suite 101, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, Recreation Department, 609-485-0800 x 191, www.arcatlantic.org

TLC Friendship Club. The Total Living Center (TLC) Inc., is a cross disability, independent living center. It hosts a recreational club that meets regularly and organizes various trips throughout the year. Membership is open to any person with a disability. For information call the Total Living Center, The Courtyard, Suite B-8, 707 White Horse Pike, Absecon, NJ 08201, 645-9547, 965-5390-TTY, http://tlcenter.org

The Mental Health Association of Atlantic County/ I.C.E. (Individuals Concerted in Effort). These non-profits provide many types of educational programs, peer support, and recreational trips. The Mental Health Association of Atlantic County, 1127 N. New Rd., Absecon, NJ 08201, 272-1700, www.mhaac.info

Buddy Ball Sports League. This nonprofit organization sponsors programming which is open to children with disabilities that wish to participate in a sports league such as baseball, soccer, or bowling. Rich DeFeo, President, 5986 Laurel St., Mays Landing, NJ 08330, 965-5204, www.buddyball.org

South Jersey Field of Dreams. The Field of Dreams is located in the Jonathan Pitney Recreation Park in Absecon. This completely accessible baseball field has a synthetic artificial turf in the infield. It allows wheelchairs and walkers to move easily. Currently, 80 children are registered to play and an adult league is to start in the near future. Call 641-1706 for info or visit www.sjfieldofdreams.com

NJ Library for the Blind and Handicapped. The Mays Landing Branch of the Atlantic County Library system is a regional center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Program (DHHAP) via a grant from the Library for the Blind and Handicapped. Visit www.atlanticlibrary.org for further information. The primary services of the New Jersey Library for the Blind and Handicapped are available without charge to anyone living in New Jersey who for any physical reason cannot read regular printed books. Readers served by the Library include people with a physical disability that prevents them from holding a book or turning its pages. Individuals with a learning disability that is certified by a medical doctor may also use the Library's services. The Library for the Blind and Handicapped provides informational and recreational books in Braille, cassette, and large print. The Library's collection has more than 60,000 book titles and 76 periodicals available. Machines for playing the recorded materials are available on loan. The Library will mail materials directly to the person's home. There are no fees. For additional info/application call 1-800-792-8322 or (877) 882-5593 - TTY. or visit http://www.njlbh.org.

CLICK HERE for additional information about recreational opportunities in Atlantic County which are accessible to the disabled.