SportsAbility enhances the lives of people with disabilities by promoting active living and providing first-hand access to resources and activities designed to encourage participation regardless of age or ability level. People are able to try everything from sit water-skiing to rock wall climbing, martial arts and much more!
Participants of all abilities learn about the value of recreation and active leisure for everyone – especially people with disabilities. People discover the latest in equipment, trends, and resources. SportsAbility provides an opportunity for people to network with people with disabilities, resource providers, and community organizations. There is NO CHARGE to participants thanks to our generous sponsors.
Attendees are encouraged and welcome to learn about new products and try fun activities!
Information booths on the latest in products, active leisure programs and services for people with disabilities.
HANDS-ON ACTIVE LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES, such as:
Tennis
Sit Volleyball
Beanbag Toss
Parachute Play
Interactive Fishing
Fitness Station
Archery
and more!
There will also be a presentation from our Keynote Speaker: Representative Allison Tant
Representative Allison Tant currently serves as the Representative of District 9 in the Florida House of Representatives which includes Leon, Jefferson and Madison Counties. Along with being a State Representative, Allison is the Founder of Independence Landing, an innovative and affordable housing option for adults with a range of Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities and is the Founding Chair Emeritus for KEYS (Keys to Exceptional Youth Success), a scholarship program for students with disabilities. During her tenure with KEYS, she worked to establish several programs for Big Bend residents including the TCC Eagle Connections program, the SOAR job certification program at Lively Technical College and a state-recognized ACE Summer Institute teaching life, social, independence & job skills, all for students with disabilities. She also serves as an Advisory Board member of the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities.
Food options: Lunch will be provided for exhibitors and performers only. There is also a food court next to the TCC Lifetime Sports Complex.
Additional Transportation: Buses depart from CK Steele Plaza in Tallahassee to Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park at 9:00 am and 10:00 am. Buses return to CK Steele Plaza at 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Big Bend Transit sponsors transportation to Alfred B. Maclay Gardens and transportation to activities within the park.
The OUTDOOR day provides the opportunity for people to try outdoor activities, such as:
Rock Wall Climbing
Sit Water-skiing
Pontoon Boat Rides
Adaptive Biking
Nature Trail Rides
Bocce
Lawn Fishing
Horseback Riding (Must be under 200 lbs.)
Bean Bag Toss
HoverBall
Fishing Lawn Games
Lunch * Hot Dogs and beverage (provided at no charge)
Music
SUNSCREEN WILL BE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS AT THE EVENT, COURTESY OF
