Empowering Communities through Adaptive Sports - a podcast by Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT

from 2023-06-19T05:00

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Accomplished power wheelchair soccer athletes Peyton Sefick and Andrew Cunningham come together to share their invaluable insights on fostering local partnerships to bring adaptive sports programs and low-cost equipment to communities. Discover how they are breaking barriers, promoting inclusivity, and transforming lives through their passion for adaptive sports.

Episode Takeaways

Current assistive technology in sport
Grassroot programs Integrating inclusive recreation and equipment into communities
Access to assistive technology and mobility
People with disability feeling confident in accessing communities

Two Questions

Who is someone the audience should know to learn more about today’s topic? Cole Galloway - founder of Go Baby Go Program and leader in power mobility
Where do you send people to learn more about power mobility? USPSA - United States Power Soccer Association, FIPFA - International

Parting Shot

“Be good humans, talk to each other. And always find a way to move.” - Peyton Sefick

“Don’t judge people for what they look like. If you see someone in a wheelchair, do not make assumptions about them.” - Drew Cunningham

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