No
matter what the sport, nothing beats the
thrill of competition. No matter what
the disability, there are an array of
wheelchair sports organizations
across the world who are determined
to get everyone into the game. Whether
you or a loved one has been impacted by
spina bifida, spinal cord injury, cerebral
palsy or muscular dystrophy, MGT encourages
you to explore all of your options.
No matter which wheelchair
sports organization you choose,
MGT is committed to assisting disabled
adults and children to live actively and
independently. Our two flagship products,
IKAN Bowler ®
and Power Soccer Guard are designed
to do just that. With the ability to be
mounted to virtually any power wheelchair,
these products give those who have all
levels of spinal cord injury a fun way
to fulfill their competitive spirit. They
also hold an array of therapeutic, social,
and recreational benefits.
Below is an overview of just a few of the many wheelchair sports organizations that continue to grow in popularity and expand the horizons of the disabled.
American Wheelchair Bowling Association
Founded in 1962 by Richard Carlson, the AWBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to growth, encouragement, promotion and regulation of the sport of wheelchair bowling throughout the world. The AWBA will provide, through its tournament events and web site access, a competitive, challenging, and informative environment for those individuals with disabilities requiring the use of a wheelchair while bowling to participate in bowling events no matter their individual skill level. www.awba.org
National Sports Center For The Disabled
Founded in 1970, the National Sports Center for the Disabled's mission is to positively impact the lives of people with any physical or mental challenge through quality adaptive recreation programs in over 20 sports. The NSCD's impact on lives is direct, immediate and visible. Over 17,000 lessons were provided in 2005 alone.
You can learn more about this organization at: www.nscd.org
The Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association
The Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association (CWSA), founded in 1967, is a national sport organization representing wheelchair athletes. It is an incorporated, not-for-profit, organization recognized by Sport Canada.
You can learn more about this organization at: www.cwsa.ca
Lakeshore Foundation
Lakeshore Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 organization that promotes independence for persons with physically disabling conditions and opportunities to pursue active healthy lifestyles. The Foundation offers a wide range of fitness, recreation, athletic and education programs to children and adults who experience diagnostic conditions including spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, amputation, and visual impairment.
You can learn more about this organization at: www.lakeshore.org
BlazeSports America
BlazeSports America provides sports training, competitions, summer camps and other sports and recreational opportunities for youth and adults who use wheelchairs, have a visual impairment, have an amputation, or who have a neurological disability such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida. Participant ages range, depending on the program, from 6 years through adulthood.
You can learn more about this organization at: www.blazesports.com
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ANYONE that
operates a POWER WHEELCHAIR can go WHEELCHAIR
BOWLING and play POWER SOCCER..
Wheelchair Sports Organizations
Offer an Array of Sporting Options for
Disabled Individuals, Including:
- Archery
- Track & Field
- Basketball
- Boccee
- Bowling
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Football
- Goalball
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wheelchair Rugby
- And More!
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