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Mission
To develop, implement and coordinate special programs to help
individual with disabilities increase their mobility skills
competencies, social skills, self-esteem, and activity levels;
as well as; to inspire individuals with disabilities to
achieve an increased participation in all physical
activities.
Program Overview
Our program is comprised of a wide range of recreational and
competitive adaptive sports that have been specially designed
to develop and enhance the mobility skills and athletic skills
of children with disabilities. We apply a fun-filled and
competitive approach to teaching/coaching children and junior
athletes with disabilities several meaningful
adaptive/wheelchair sports; including track, field, swimming,
archery, triathlon and road racing. The skills and confidence
the members acquired are very rewarding making our program a
great success. We develop, implement and coordinate
special programs to help increase individuals with
disabilities their mobility skills and activity levels in a
fun, safe and rewarding team environment.
Population Served
Our goal is to continue to expand our adaptive sports program
beyond the states of New Jersey and New York; and to liaison
with other groups and organizations to further adaptive sports
for as many individuals with disabilities as possible.
The organization's immediate objective is to continue to serve
current participants and to reach and support the
participation of a broader population of eligible children
with disabilities. Our members represent a number of
ethnic backgrounds; including African-American, Asian,
Hispanic and White. Disabilities include diagnosis of
Amputations, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Spinal Segmental
Dysgenesis, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Hemiparesis,
Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Arthrogryposis, Polio, HBSL
Leukodystrophy, Spastic Dysplasia, Achondroplasia, Femoral
Hypoplasia Unusual Facies Syndrome.
Organization Goals
Our primary goals are to continue to develop and implement
adaptive sports programs to inspire individuals with
disabilities achieve an increased participation in physical
activities and to provide opportunities for individuals with
disabilities to take part in adaptive sports in order to
enhance the quality of their lives. Our primary
objective is to provide individuals with disabilities with
opportunities to train, participate and excel in adaptive
sports; as well as; to provide them with all the resources
required to prepare them for competitions at Regional,
National and Internationals levels.
Our adaptive sports programs provide individuals with
disabilities opportunities to be competitive and interact with
others. Unfortunately, many parents end-up in a
politically-charged debate regarding inclusion of their own
child, but may have little background on which to base their
choices. Through our program parents obtain new ideas
regarding raising a child with a physical disability; they
share their success and experiences facing inclusion
challenges and other obstacles. Our adaptive sports program
provides equal opportunities to all children and individuals
with disabilities. Depending on the adaptive sport event; our
program can be modified and customized based on the
individual's disability in order to provide the best methods
for a successful inclusion. Our adaptive sports program
provides individuals with disabilities an opportunity to
receive recognition for their extraordinary dedication, hard
work, and success.
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