Thank You Don! Piper Sports Center sounds like a great place. I also hope they have certified and licensed trainers to work with clients with pre-evaluations and onsite training, while they spot the users on the equipment. RIC, in Chicago has a similar program, which I do recommend, suggest and endorse. All training is supervised by licensed and certified trainers, OT's and PT's. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/3/2011 3:10:28 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Speaking of adaptive gyms... If you live in the Phoenix, AZ area, or plan to visit the area, please come see the brand new Virginia G. Piper Sports and Fitness Center for Persons with Disabilities, affectionately nicknamed the 'SpoFit.' _http://disabilitysportscenter.com/_ (http://disabilitysportscenter.com/) We just opened up this state-of-the-art facility which features: two gymnasiums, running track, rock-climbing wall, adaptive weight room, accessible locker and shower rooms, lap pool, therapy pool and spa. Other than the Lakeshore Foundation in Birmingham, AL there's really nothing like it in the U.S. We're hoping to be the spark that ignites the idea in other major cities. For those of you who participate in organized wheelchair sports such as basketball, power soccer and quad rugby, there is a good chance you'll be playing in a tournament here eventually. If you come into Phoenix feel free to contact me and I'll be happy to answer questions or show you around. Don c5-6 Tempe, AZ
