Adaptive Sports, General
Sports for people with disabilities is a great way to enjoy socializing with friends, teammates, and competitors while also building physical strength, resiliency, and self-confidence. From wheelchair sports to adaptive skiing, from powerlifting to adaptive sailing, there are hundreds of adaptive sports options available to you and even more organizations ready to help you participate and enjoy them. The following articles will help you get a broad understanding of adaptive sports, and how to join in.
Watch ESPN's profile on Aaron Fotheringham. Being born with spina bifida hasn't stopped him from pioneering his own sport - Hardcore Sitting. Aaron takes to the skate park on a quest to land the world's first wheelchair backflip.
Dr. Glen House, co-founder of Disaboom, and a quadriplegic, shares advice about how--and how not to!--have an innertubing adventure.
Can a quadriplegic go snowmobiling? Absolutely! With some good advice and quick adaptations, Disaboom co-founder Dr. Glen House hits the snow!
Disaboom co-founder Dr. Glen House shares the valuable advice he got from another quadriplegic (especially how not to break your nose and legs skydiving!).
Videos
Adam Bender Does it All on One Leg
Check out Adam Bender, this incredible 8-year-old boy who is obsessed with sports. He's a forward, wrestler, catcher, and quarterback-all on one leg.
Nicholas Owens: The Ultimate Nuggets Member
Watch ESPN's profile on spina bifida survivor Nicholas Owens. He has been a passionate fan and a fixture of the Denver Nuggets family since age 6, in the days of Dikembe Motombo. Nicholas' enthusiasm and support have...
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Aaron Fotheringham Tears it Up
Check out Aaron Fotheringham's gnarly wipeouts and watch him carve it up at the X Games. It's just another day in the park for "Wheelz".
