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United Spinal’s 2010 Kids Sports Spectacular

Ziggi — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:04:15 +0000

A joyful day for children with disabilities and their families.

By Tom Scott

On Saturday, August 7, United Spinal Association’s 2010 Kids Sports Spectacular at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was a place where kids with disabilities had the chance to experience the excitement and camaraderie of adaptive sports, gain greater self-confidence, and realize their future potential.

Over 30 children and their families and friends joined United Spinal, its partners, as well as many volunteers for a fun-filled day learning how to play a variety of adaptive sports from tennis, basketball, and baseball to handcycling and hockey.

KSS left a lasting impression on [...]

Navigators Complete Season to Remember

Ziggi — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:43:50 +0000

| SPORTS ROUNDUP

By Jimmy Cuevas

The United Spinal Navigators adaptive sports team wrapped up their best season in years last week at the 2010 National Junior Disability Championships (NJDC) in Chicago. At NJDC all team members obtained new personal best records and the team netted a total record of 112 medals (86 Gold, 23 Silver, 3 Bronze), set 12 new national records, and placed first on the Medium Team category.

The Navigators team consisted of 8 athletes––Jerson Calderon, 15, of Hillsdale; Jim Cuevas, 19, of Jersey City; Gianfranco Iannotta, 16, of Garfield; Miguel Jimenez, 10, Ewing; Raymond Martin, 16, of Jersey City; Crystal [...]

Low-Cost or No-Cost Activities: A Guide for the Restless

Ziggi — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:27:48 +0000

What the staycation is to the traveler, these are to the hobbyist: activities that can occupy anyone with a lot of ambition and not so much money.

By Clare Willson

Have you noticed that aside from medical expenses, being disabled doesn’t come cheap? Certainly everyday activities that are within my physical capabilities always seem to cost a boatload of money. My partner jokes that his wallet comes home a hundred dollars lighter every time we go out!

Things that I can do—going to a movie or play, eating out, or visiting the mall—are possible, but they always involve some financial outlay. For [...]

Gearing Up for Summer Activities? Don’t Forget to Exercise

Ziggi — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:19:50 +0000

| SPORTS ROUNDUP

By Tom Scott

You may be planning to participate in a variety of outdoor activities and recreational sports this summer. But are your body and mind ready? Being in the best physical shape possible will not only help you stay active, but improve your self-esteem and confidence.

One good word of advice—don’t let your ego get the best of you. If you are living with a disability, it’s important to take a cautious approach to being active and it starts with healthy living and plenty of exercise.

According to Suzanne Gaddis, Sr. Certified Personal Trainer at HOPE Fitness, (www.hopefitness.com) an organization [...]

Planet Dog’s Woofminster 2010, Benefiting Service Animal Organizations

Ziggi — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:11:44 +0000

If you’re in the neighborhood of Scarborough, Maine, in October, this sounds like a fun way way to support organizations in Maine and around the country that match people with service animals:

WOOFMINSTER 2010

5TH ANNUAL PLANET DOG FOUNDATION AMATEUR DOG SHOW & COVER DOG CHALLENGE

What:

Woofminster 2010 is a fundraising event being held for well-behaved dogs and their people to raise money for the Planet Dog Foundation (PDF), Planet Dog’s non-profit grant-making organization.

Previous challenge categories have included Best Trick, Most Ear-Resistable Ears, Best Vocal, Best Mystery Mutt, Best Smile, Most Ball Crazy, [...]

Bikin’ the ‘Boat: Inaugural Adaptive Cycling Event in Colorado

Ziggi — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:16:59 +0000

We received notice of a what sounds like a fun physical challenge in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, next month, from Action contributor Craig Kennedy. For more information, contact him by phone (970-846-9859), or e-mail (craig@steamboatstars.com):

Inaugural Bikin’ the ‘Boat Adaptive Cycling Camp for People with Disabilities July 6-8, 2010
This three-day cycling event is a unique opportunity for people with physical disabilities to learn about both adaptive hand cycling and adaptive mountain biking
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Steamboat Springs, CO (July 6-8, 2010) – Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS), in cooperation with Adaptive Adventures announces the Inaugural Bikin’ the ‘Boat Adaptive Cycling Camp for people with disabilities [...]