Summer Outdoor Programs For All – New Mobility

June 1, 2017

New Mobility’s Bob Vogel talked with several Rochester area residents about their experiences with adaptive recreation in our region. A great read! Check out photos and stories from our region, with interviews with Kerrie Giesen of Webster, NY and Luticha Doucette of Rochester, NY. Learn about adaptive equipment options that are available at a local kayak and cycling rental business, Erie Canal Boat Company, in Fairport, NY.

“I loved kayaking before my MS progressed,” says Kerrie Giesen, 46, of Webster, New York. Giesen was re-introduced to kayaking through Rochester Accessible Adventures, a multi-sport program located in Rochester, New York. “What I love about kayaking at Accessible Adventures is they have a Hoyer lift, which takes away all of the hassles of needing to round up a bunch of people and teach them how to transfer me. The lift makes the transfer from my chair to the kayak seamless and easy. Also, with MS, I get numbness with my hands and it becomes difficult to hold the paddle, but they have a device that holds the paddle in the middle — holds it up — so I don’t have to worry about shoulder or arm fatigue.”

Vogel’s article also explore cycling, off-road mountain biking, adventure travel and camping, and more!
See the complete article here.

To learn more about expanded opportunities in the Greater Rochester region (including mountain biking through Victor Parks & Recreation and more accessible kayak launches) connect with RAA!