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For over fifty years, Frazier Rehab Institute has been a recognized leader in providing world-class, comprehensive acute rehab care. Long recognized for Therapeutic Recreation services provided to the inpatients, over 10 years ago, Frazier Rehab began organizing the Adaptive Sports Program for those in the community with disabilities.
The Program’s Vision
The vision of this program is to provide an outstanding array of recreation and leisure programs within the community to improve the life and overall health of those involved, regardless of age or ability. The ultimate goal of the Adaptive Sports Program is to improve the quality of life of the individuals with disabilities and offer healthier lifestyle choices for these individuals and their families. Frazier Rehab Institute hopes to create a greater awareness of and provide more education in the prevention of health complications and illnesses, such as: obesity, diabetes, stress and other health related concerns, which are often associated with physical disabilities.
Program Offerings
Year-round Programs include the following:
- Adapted Rowing
- Handcycling
- Road Racing
- Track and Field
- Fitness and Weight Training
- Sitting Volleyball
- Wheelchair Basketball
- Wheelchair Fencing
- Wheelchair Rugby
- Wheelchair Tennis
Annual Programs include the following:
- Water Ski Clinic
- Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
- Wheelchair Rugby Tournament
- Wheelchair Tennis Clinic
- Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
- Various Road Races and Handcycle events
Participants
The Adapted Sports Program is open to individuals with:
- Amputations
- Cerebral Palsy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Post Polio Syndrome
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injuries
Other Related Health Concerns:
- Individuals who are eligible and interested in sports are welcome to attend any program. Even if you are new to the idea of adapted sports and unsure if you qualify to participate-we invite you to join our programs.
- For some sports, it is recommended that participants have the physical energy and ability to be able to push a manual wheelchair.
- Individuals who are eligible to play wheelchair sports are not limited to those who use a wheelchair on a daily basis. Others who may fit the criteria include people with orthopedic impairments, permanent knee injuries, leg length discrepancies and lower extremity weaknesses. For example, if you are unable to play stand-up volleyball due to problems with your balance, you may be eligible to play ‘sitting volleyball’.
- Parents, coaches, officials, teachers, administrators and other interested parties are also encouraged to support and attend any of these programs.
The Future of Adaptive Sports
Frazier Rehab Institute will continue to expand community outreach efforts aimed at providing recreation and athletic programs for individuals with physical disabilities and related conditions. Future opportunities include programs aimed at health, fitness and wellness, as well as fun opportunities for both the individual with a disability and their families. Frazier aspires to provide on-going training for professionals working with individuals with physical disabilities and related conditions, in the areas of rehab, community outreach, prevention, research and technology.
The Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program Partnerships
Frazier Rehab Institute is a leader in providing adaptive sports programming
for this community. Frazier Rehab is able to offer such programs because
of the dedication from our partners which include but are not limited
to:
Metro Parks - Adapted Leisure Activities provides the use of their facilities and staff for a variety of program options.
University of Louisville offers the use of facilities, as well as student volunteers to staff the programs.
Jefferson County Public Schools shares program information and offerings to students. They also offer education in the area of disability awareness and prevention.
BlazeSports America is a national organization and partner that provides sports and fitness programs to those with physical disabilities.
The United States Paralympics and Paralympic Academy is a division of the United States Olympic Committee. This partnership provides Frazier Rehab with an extended outreach program that assists with identifying and developing children with disabilities in sports and recreational activities. Additionally, it assists in providing parents and coaches with skill sets and equipment to support their children’s involvement in a more active lifestyle. It also promotes excellence in the lives of all persons with physical disabilities.
Supporting Organizations
Frazier Rehab Institute partners with many other agencies and organizations in order to provide adapted sports and recreation opportunities within the community. Some of these include:
- The Spinal Cord Medicine Association of Kentucky
- Kentucky Wheelchair Athletics Association
- Derby City Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Medicine Association
- Louisville Fencing Center
- Friends For Michael, Inc
- Superior Van & Mobility
- Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky
- Kentucky Tennis Association
- Paralyzed Veteran’s of America
- Tennessee Wheelchair Athletics Association
- United States Quad Rugby Association
- United States Tennis Association – Southern Section
For information please contact Jill Farmer at (502) 582-7618
or 1-866-540-7719
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