I recently had the pleasure of kayaking on the Hudson with a group of disabled athletes who are part of a program in NYC called “Achilles”. The group primarily does running but they also do tandem biking, hand cycling and now they have added kayaking. They were training for a circumnavigation of Manhattan. Pretty awesome stuff and not an easy feat!
“Achilles is a worldwide organization, represented in sixty countries. Our mission is to enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics, promote personal achievement, enhance self esteem, and lower barriers.”
Not only is it a great way for people with various disabilities to engage in sport but also for people passionate about athletics to volunteer their time doing what they love. Find a chapter near you and get involved!
