Days when physically handicapped people were utterly helpless has long gone. Today, the society and numerous organizations for the disabled have engineered means and ways to make people with disabilities to become more independent and responsible. They can even enjoy sports without any help. People always feel good when they are able to overcome challenges and it is wonderful to see that the challenge of physical disability is a thing of the past.
Among the favorite recreation today for handicapped people is kayaking. There are dedicated individuals that have revolutionized the sport to make them available even for people with physical challenges. Mark Theobald is one of these so called individuals.
Mark is known as the disabled kayak inventor/extraordinaire to his peers. With his innovative ways and astonishing dedication, he has made the sport possible and accessible to people who before had no chance of enjoying paddling the waters. His revolutionary paddles and backrest adaptations have made his designs a hit for many organizations with disability programs.
Physically handicapped people who are kayaking enthusiasts have much to thank Mark for. One disabled thrill seeker who cant use his feet said that it is an excellent sport for him because paddling replaces walking and he is now able to explore a different environment and overcome hurdles with ease and freedom.
These days, more and more quadriplegics are getting the chance to be able to paddle a kayak as Mark is continually working with them to engineer designs that would enable them to operate a kayak independently. One female college student in particular thought that there was no more chance for her but they were able to do the unexpected. Like many people who has CP, her movements are strictly limited.
One of the people who tested Mark's concept is a quadriplegic who had very limited use of his hands. The revolutionized hand paddles made it almost effortless for him to steer the kayak. He gave the design a rave review. As of today he is still working with Mark to further the concept to enable those with severe handicaps to enjoy the sport of kayaking.
There are some people like Mark who tirelessly devote their time, skill and effort to help make handicapped people enjoy life to the fullest. A sport like kayaking is no longer exclusive to fully able people. Even people with disabilities now have a chance to explore new environments and surpass insurmountable challenges even on their own.
Among the favorite recreation today for handicapped people is kayaking. There are dedicated individuals that have revolutionized the sport to make them available even for people with physical challenges. Mark Theobald is one of these so called individuals.
Mark is known as the disabled kayak inventor/extraordinaire to his peers. With his innovative ways and astonishing dedication, he has made the sport possible and accessible to people who before had no chance of enjoying paddling the waters. His revolutionary paddles and backrest adaptations have made his designs a hit for many organizations with disability programs.
Physically handicapped people who are kayaking enthusiasts have much to thank Mark for. One disabled thrill seeker who cant use his feet said that it is an excellent sport for him because paddling replaces walking and he is now able to explore a different environment and overcome hurdles with ease and freedom.
These days, more and more quadriplegics are getting the chance to be able to paddle a kayak as Mark is continually working with them to engineer designs that would enable them to operate a kayak independently. One female college student in particular thought that there was no more chance for her but they were able to do the unexpected. Like many people who has CP, her movements are strictly limited.
One of the people who tested Mark's concept is a quadriplegic who had very limited use of his hands. The revolutionized hand paddles made it almost effortless for him to steer the kayak. He gave the design a rave review. As of today he is still working with Mark to further the concept to enable those with severe handicaps to enjoy the sport of kayaking.
There are some people like Mark who tirelessly devote their time, skill and effort to help make handicapped people enjoy life to the fullest. A sport like kayaking is no longer exclusive to fully able people. Even people with disabilities now have a chance to explore new environments and surpass insurmountable challenges even on their own.
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