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Driving Over Boundaries And Climbing Obstacles
Hosted by Oakland County Parks (OCP) in Michigan, Disability Dirt Days pair volunteer, off-road vehicle (ORV) drivers with participants with disabilities for thrilling rides around Holly Oaks ORV Park. The park is situated on former and active gravel mines and offers a wide variety of extreme terrain for ORVs.
Hit It Out Of The Park
On a Saturday morning at Miracle Field in Wichita, Kan., one will find a group of special athletes participating in America’s pastime—baseball. While some use wheelchairs or walkers, others are blind or have intellectual disabilities—all are ready to have a swing of the bat, round the bases, and catch a ball.
Finding Excellence In Exercise
In 1983, members of a local disability community helped bring a Wheelchair Accessible Heart Trail to John Prince Park, located in Lake Worth, Fla.
Beyond Basic
Over the past decade, parks and recreation departments have been creating playgrounds that extend beyond basic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Playgrounds are expected to meet standards regarding ramps and surfacing, but now communities around the country have begun to build play environments that are truly inclusive for people of all ages and abilities.
Turn A Disability To An Ability
Have you ever thought of helping veterans with disabilities get out of the house and do something they may have done as kids or pre-military? Something that teaches patience and that helps them re-connect
New ADA Aquatic Regulations
Making commercial swimming pools more accessible to the public achieves a two-fold purpose: complying with the new standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and accommodating a more
Leo’s Landing
If childhood had a Bill of Rights, among them would be “the right to play” and “the right to play with your family and friends.”
Embrace Adaptation
Larry French stood in the marina in Safety Harbor, Fla., eyeing kayaks on a trailer. The 67-year-old above-elbow amputee looked at his right arm, which ended just 4 inches below his shoulder, and
Conquering Curiosity Through Physical Education
A tearful phone call from a parent in 2007 was the impetus Emily Kovarik needed to launch Idaho's Boise Parks & Recreation's Ability Team. ТA mom called me because a PE teacher didn't know what to
Powered By Nature
While many playgrounds are designed with good intentions, they often lack the environment to keep children and adults interested. In 2013, the city of Elk River, Minn., set out to change this.
Kids Are Common Denominator
Parks and playgrounds provide some of the greatest memories of youth. For children, playing in a park, on a playground or at home is more than just fun. It is a way of exploring the world around