The Athletes With Disabilities Network (ADN) recently hosted Sports Ability Day, giving people with disabilities the chance to try water sports. Led by Brandon Holiday, ADN program director and amputee athlete, the event featured an opportunity for adaptive kayaking. The mission of the ADN North East Chapter, according to its brochure, is “to promote a better quality of life for people with physical disabilities by creating awareness and offering opportunities to get involved with athletic, recreational and educational activities locally.”
Boats lined along the dock, overlooking Cooper River Park, before ADN’s Sports Ability Day.From left: Brandon Holiday chats with Gregory Jack and Kate Weisbond, Department of Veterans Affairs amputee coordinator, after a fun day of activities.
Images: Carter SM, O&P News.
From left: Jim Riley, USMC, U.S. veteran and Team River Runner instructor, gets Markus Janson and son, Samuel, fired up for the first water sport.Volunteers, parents and participants pose for a group photo at ADN’s Sports Ability Day.Scooter (golden retriever) playfully chases Elijah, ADN participant, to get his Frisbee back.From left: Evelyn, ADN participant and Dyson, Susquehanna service dog, have a quick chat with Brandon Holiday before he paddles down the river.
