Shake-A-Leg is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 1982.  For 25 years, we have provided a unique blend of traditional and complementary therapeutic services to help children, adolescents and adults who have been disabled by a spinal cord injury or other related neurological disorders attain the highest levels of independence and community integration possible.

The Shake-A-Leg programs are challenging, experiential and, above all, FUN!  Through the years, we have seen scores of participants with varying levels of ability and from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds interact with each other – for each other – as they learn the skills needed for an independent life.

Our three major programs: Whole Life Therapy residential sessions, Confidence Is Cool day camps and Adaptive Sailing encourage participants to move beyond the perceived boundaries of their own capabilities.  The participants also make significant contributions toward improving the lives of their peers. The resulting increase in the levels of the participants’ self-worth, confidence and esteem is astounding.

MISSION

Shake-A-Leg’s mission is to empower individuals who have experienced a spinal cord injury and other related nervous system disorder to develop the skills needed to reach their highest potential for an independent life.

Those attending our programs are given the opportunity to expand their physical capabilities and explore and maximize their human potential.   Our intent is to treat the whole individual – addressing both their psychological, as well as, physical therapeutic needs – with the belief that self-confidence and self-esteem are the ingredients necessary for individuals with severe disabilities to reach independence and full integration into the community.

We offer three major programs:

Whole Life Therapy - for Adults, Young Adults and Teens
Confidence is Cool  Day Camp - for Children and Teens
Adaptive Sailing - for all ages

Shake-A-Leg programs are operated during the summer months at two locations: the campus of Salve Regina University and Fort Adams State Park, both in scenic Newport, Rhode Island.

Click here for a PDF Brochure (3MB) with overview of all programs.