Whether you are an avid sports fan, passionate about advocacy, or wanting to learn more about the latest technology in mobility equipment, there are many events you can go to throughout the year. Though there are plenty that are held around the world, it can be difficult to know which ones would be worth yourContinue reading “Five Events for People with Disabilities”
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Guide to Wheelchair Fencing for Beginners
Fencing has been adapted for wheelchair users and is a popular Paralympic sport. It has been a part of the Paralympic Games since the very first Games in 1960. It is governed by the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS), a federation of the International Paralympic Committee. It is a fast-paced sport that requiresContinue reading “Guide to Wheelchair Fencing for Beginners”
Can My Mobility Scooter Get Wet?
You’re out shopping and enjoying the weather on a nice day but suddenly the clouds roll in, raining on your parade. No matter how often you check the weather, it is still both unpredictable and uncontrollable. Sometimes you can’t cancel or reschedule your plans for the day. While planning can be helpful, it won’t alwaysContinue reading “Can My Mobility Scooter Get Wet?”
Adaptive Mountain Biking for Wheelchair Users
If you are looking to get into a sport, there are a few things you need to consider. One question you may consider asking yourself is: would you prefer getting involved in a team sport or a more individualized sport? Once you decide what you prefer, there are a variety of sports you can chooseContinue reading “Adaptive Mountain Biking for Wheelchair Users”
What Does a Senior Center Do?
When you think of a senior center, you probably think of a place where elderly individuals get together and play cards. This is simply not true! Senior centers provide a variety of services to seniors. Individuals as young as 50 are taking advantage of all that their senior center has to offer. From meal andContinue reading “What Does a Senior Center Do?”
Dating Tips for Seniors
Whether you’re looking for love, just feeling lonesome or want to meet some new people, dating is a great way to get out in the world and see what other people have to offer! The process of dating may seem overwhelming. If you’ve been married before or recently widowed, a lot may have changed. OnlineContinue reading “Dating Tips for Seniors”
Adaptive Snowboarding for Wheelchair Users
If you’re looking for a way to enjoy the snow and get a good workout, then adaptive snowboarding may be the sport for you! Snowboarding has been adapted for everyone of all abilities to be able to participate. However, even though anyone can go downhill, Disabled Sports USA says that people with body asymmetry areContinue reading “Adaptive Snowboarding for Wheelchair Users”
A Beginner’s Guide to Adaptive Skiing
Do you want to participate in winter sports but don’t think it’s possible because you believe that they are only for able-bodied individuals? Several winter sports have been adapted so that people of all abilities can take part. One of the most popular options for winter sports is adaptive skiing, which has been around sinceContinue reading “A Beginner’s Guide to Adaptive Skiing”
An Overview of Sled Hockey for Wheelchair Users
Sled hockey was invented in the early 1960s at a physical rehabilitation center in Stockholm, Sweden. It is a form of ice hockey that was adapted for athletes with disabilities, also known as ice sled hockey or sledge hockey, outside of the United States. By 1969, Stockholm had a five-team league that included both disabledContinue reading “An Overview of Sled Hockey for Wheelchair Users”
Accessible Activities to Do This Winter
If you live in an area that gets a lot of snow, you may feel like winter outlasts the other seasons. While shoveling isn’t the most fun winter activity, there are plenty of other activities that only this season has to offer. Instead of rushing the winter, take advantage of the events and things toContinue reading “Accessible Activities to Do This Winter”