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Access Adventures

Access Adventures, our travel service for adults, offers supported vacations for over 500 travelers throughout the year. Our programs are reasonably priced and include all costs for travel, lodging, food, attractions and supervision. Our service is unique in offering vacations for persons with developmental and physical disabilities who require additional assistance to enjoy a vacation. Persons who need assistance with mobility can be accommodated on all trips. Travelers vary in age from 17 to senior citizens.

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Most of our programs are staffed with a 1:4 ratio, but travelers needing additional assistance may arrange for 1:1 staffing. We are happy to offer staff from an agency or program, who register four or more travelers for the same vacation, the opportunity to go along as a chaperone free of charge!

Our travel trips depart by train, van or plane to vacation spots such as Ocean City, Lancaster Pennsylvania, Orlando, California and Nashville and Caribbean cruises.

On-site programs are held at our beautiful Retreat Center, which boasts comfortable, air-conditioned cabins, each one having a kitchenette and fireplace. Our Retreat Center and lodges are fully accessible. On-site activities include fishing in our pond, ceramics, arts and crafts, horseback riding and hiking our nature trail. Our staff provide an exciting variety of program themes such as Dinner Cruise Weekend, Sports Weekend, Rock 'n Roll week complete with a visit from Elvis, Spa Week, and trips to amusement parks.

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Access Adventures has more than thirty years’ experience providing the best in supported travel. Our experienced, well-trained staff make sure that each traveler has a vacation full of enjoyment and memories to treasure for a lifetime. Choose a link below to learn more!

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Mission Statement

Access Adventures' mission is to provide year round, community based, affordable vacations to persons who have disabilities. Travelers are supported by dedicated staff who provide a safe and caring atmosphere. Participants have opportunities to explore exciting new experiences, make friends and try a variety of age appropriate activities.

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Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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