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Welcome to our blog... The Madison Area (of Wisconsin) Spinal Cord Blog. Our main site is: www.SCI-Madison.org

We welcome persons of all disabilities to our meetings. Most of us have mobility impairments, spinal cord injury, illness or paralysis. Many of us are family members and caregivers. We encourage online membership and blogging to anyone interested in the events and topics including and not limited to caregivers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, students, family, ...
Showing posts with label adaptive fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label adaptive fitness. Show all posts

Sunday, June 7, 2009

www.SCI-Madison.org: Adaptive Activities available...Free pontooning with MSCR

http://www.mscr.org/ - Madison School and Community Recreation


  • FREE canoeing and pontoon boat rides!
  • Fourth Sunday of the month: May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, and September 24
  • Times: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm (1&1/2 hr ride or paddle!)
  • Where: Tenney Park (1500 Sherman Ave Madison)
  • Arriving at least 15 minutes before departure time increases your chances of securing a spot on the boat or in a canoe!
  • No registration necessary. First come-first served.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Are you tired of "Separate and Equal"?

When will we have universal and barrier free activities for all! "Separate and equal" activities for people with disabilities is fine but why shouldn't we be able to just do things together?


Why do many activities and fundraisers events for persons with disabilities don't actually include the people with disabilities? What do I mean?


Many fancy dinners, golf outings, or like events are busy raising awareness and fundraising, yet these participating events aren't fully accessbile or don't include people with disabilities! Yes, I am serious.


What do you think and what is your experience?