1000 Islands, NY - North Country Access Cycling, Northern New York’s chapter of Disabled Sports, USA, is delighted to announce that North Country Access 2008 will be held July 19, 2008 at the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, NY.

North Country Access 2008 is an all-day all-abilities water sports recreation event taking place on the shores of the St. Lawrence River. Children and adults with mobility impairments, sensory limitation or other disabling conditions will have the chance to fully participate and are encouraged to register for this rare opportunity in a world that is not designed with disability in mind.

Designated as a Wounded Warriors Disabled Sports event, recently injured veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will be participating. “This is our chance to show support for those who have served by engaging them as part of our community. Recreation and participation in sports have been shown to provide a foundation for development of a positive self-image and to lessen the emotional and psychological trauma of war and injury. This is a transformative factor in leading a productive and independent life. We are delighted and honored to have a role in that healing process,” states Susan Zabriskie, event chair.

Event partners include the HOPE Network of Pittsburgh PA, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Universal Access Program, Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana, Inc. and TI Adventures of Clayton NY. The NNY Fort Drum AUSA Chapter is proudly participating in the event as a Platinum Sponsor and the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton NY will be the host site.

Additional information coming soon. Click here for an overview of the activities that will be taking place.  If you'd like to help with the planning or event activities please email: northcountryaccess2008@gmail.com