Mike Savicki
Armed with an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and over fifteen years of management experience in both the public and private sectors, Mike Savicki is a published writer, creative thinker, tireless and well-connected advocate, passionate motivator and meticulous organizer. He has been published in Triathlete, Outside, Men's Journal and Sports N' Spokes and featured in dozens of national television and print media. And as the first American in the world to finish a marathon in the new millennium, Mike enjoys the competition and enriching experiences that come with the pursuit of sports. Nearly one hundred marathons (including eighteen BAA Boston Marathon finishes), a handcycling national champion, numerous triathlon finishes and a passion to live life from the heart, that's Mike. Catch up at www.mikesavicki.com.
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Braille Without Borders: Creating Hope Where Darkness Once Dominated
In 1998, Sabriye Tenberken, a blind German woman, established a teaching organization in Tibet called Braille Without Borders (BWB). Her mission was to educate Tibet's blind children, teaching them how to improve their self-esteem and role in society. BWB teaches life skills like cooking, hygiene, and self-reliance and workplace skills such as computer use and Tibetan, Chinese, and English.
Financing an Accessible Home: How to Retrofit and Stay Within Your Budget
Accessible homes, whether new or retrofitted, can seriously eat up your cash. But you'll get money-saving ideas and multiple resources for financial assistance with this comprehensive article.
Finding an Affordable and Accessible Rental Starts with Knowing Your Rights
Wheelchair users can't hide their disability when looking for a rental - but do you have a right to ask for accessibility? Who pays for bathroom grab bars? What about a wheelchair ramp? Find out here!
Enjoying Beantown's Old and New: Touring Historic Boston by Wheelchair
Accessible Boston is a blast! From the top of the observatory with stunning views of the harbor, down to the red bricks of the Freedom Trail that wind 2.5 miles through historic downtown, Beantown provides unparalleled accessible sightseeing.
Lesson in Flight: Handcycling the Outer Banks
Handcycling North Carolina's outer islands provides 120 miles of scenic rolling through small towns, past lighthouses and the Kitty Hawk of Wright brothers fame. A long day is tempered by quiet roads and the natural setting.
VA Equipment Grants Help Veterans with Disabilities Stay Active
Adaptive equipment is available for disabled veterans at no charge, encouraging and enabling them to participate in the adaptive sport of their choice. Read about people like Orlando Gill, who skis, kayaks, golfs, climbs and even SCUBAs.
Wheelchair Racing in the Boston Marathon
Ever since 1975 when the door was opened to disabled athletes, the country's premier marathon has attracted top wheelchair racers from all over the globe. Competitors with disabilities are "welcomed, embraced and admired" at the Boston Marathon.
Mark Wellman: Living with a Disability and Without Boundaries
Mark Wellman, motivational speaker and paraplegic wheelchair user, has climbed the granite walls of Yosemite's El Capitan and Half Dome several times. This lead to his 120-foot rope-climb to light the cauldron for Atlanta's 1996 Paralympic Games.
The Real Deal: An Adventure Race That Celebrates Abilities, Not Disabilities
Teams paddle, bike, raft, climb, swim and rappel in this Colorado adventure race where every team has two athletes with disabilities, including one in a wheelchair.
Wheelchair Tennis Champ Karin Korb is Living Outside the Lines
Karin Korb is hard to find: she travels the world playing tennis and teaching fitness. She's also in a wheelchair. Bubbly and energetic, Karin spreads her energy at tennis tournaments and working with children who have disabilities.
