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Active Project Forums are Live!
The Active Project has launched forums, creating a space for online discussion where people can ask questions, share their experiences, and discuss topics of mutual interest. Here is a sample of some current conversations, click to read the full post and view replies from fellow Active Project athletes.
Heli sitskiing!! Who’s next??
Posted by Anna Soens on October 4, 2023, at 4:32 pm
Howdy! My name is Anna – I’m an incomplete para based in central Oregon and have been part of the KBF community since my first equipment grant from them in 2016...read the full post.
Fishing!
Posted by Shane Mosko on October 6, 2023, at 5:13 pm
Hi, my name is Shane M. I am from South Florida. I sustained a T12 SCI injury in 2012. I was introduced to the Kelly Brush Foundation after my first equipment grant in 2015. Ever since I was a kid I loved fishing...read the full post.
My Handcycle Story
Posted by Jordan Carrell on October 11, 2023, at 4:37 pm
I’m a 39-year-old T4-T5 paraplegic who took up handcycling shortly after a snowboarding accident in 2006. My initial handcycle was a more upright standard Top End model...read the full post.
Chelsie Hill, The Dancer Who Found Joy In Community
Chelsie Hill is a professional dancer and Founder/CEO of the Rollettes, a Los Angeles-based wheelchair dance team that’s committed to education, disability representation, and female empowerment.
Chelsie has built a community for others to share in the joy of dance and connection. What started as meet-ups with other wheelchair-using women in Monterey to dance became 115 women from 12 countries flying to L.A. for the Rollettes Experience in 2018, a full-blown empowerment weekend for women with disabilities. This summer, the Rollettes Experience had 309 attendees.
It's no surprise that Women's Health magazine named her one of the six Forces of Fitness changing the industry for the better. Read the article to learn more about Chelsie's journey and the limitless power of her growing community.
When: February 28, 2023 - March 3, 2023 Where: Saddleback Mountain and Sunday River, Maine
Mono-Ski Training Camp will consist of two unique mono-skiing events. The first will be held at Saddleback Mountain (February 28 - March 1) and the second will be held at Sunday River (March 2 - 3). PSIA instructor, Geoff Krill will be leading the skilled instructors at the camp in providing instruction and feedback for mono-skiers. The camp will include lessons and tickets. Some equipment is available and will need to be reserved ahead of time. Lodging and meals are not included.
When: Weekly on Sunday Where: 242 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY
Adaptive Climbing Group creates accessible, affordable, and transformational climbing opportunities for people with disabilities. Attendees and volunteers MUST register to attend!
Late Winter Session IV - January 16 - February 22, 2024
Spring Session IV - March 5 - April 11, 2024
Where: Virtual
Get active at home with the Adaptive Sports Foundation’s (ASF) Move Together Apart Virtual Adaptive Fitness program on Zoom. Each program consists of two 45-minute sessions per week, every Tuesday and Thursday evening. After the six weeks are over, there is a week off before the next six-week program begins. This will repeat until all four sessions are completed in early April.
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