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Amputee Support Group
Amputee Support Group
Fun • Knowledge • Support • Education
Evenings will include:
- Opportunities to connect with other amputees
- Group activities, proprioception exercises, and gait training
- Information on community resources and recreation opportunities
- Guest speakers from our community
First Tuesday of Every Month
6 p.m.
Idaho Elks Medical Plaza, Fourth Floor
600 N Robbins Rd, Boise
St. Luke's Amputee Support Group: Boise
AquAbility
AquAbility is committed to developing independence and ability, enhancing health and fitness, increasing self-esteem, and improving quality of life for people with disabilities.
AquAbility provides year round therapeutic aquatic programs for people of all ages who are challenged by a variety of permanent disabilities including but not limited to: spinal cord injury, visual or auditory impairment, Multiple Sclerosis, amputation, Cerebral Palsy, traumatic brain injury, paralysis, stroke, multi-trauma, PTSD, Parkinson’s Disease, Down Syndrome, Autism, and developmental disabilities.
For more information contact: (208) 336-1876 or info@aquability.org
AquAbility is a chapter of Disabled Sports USA.
Boise Adaptive Snowsport Education (BASE)
BASE has been serving individuals with disabilities for over 40 years.
Their Mission is “To facilitate winter sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities through professional ski and snowboard education in a safe environment which increases physical, social, and functional skills”
For more information please visit Boise Adaptive Snowsport Education (BASE) (baseidaho.org).
Boise Parks & Recreation - Adaptive Recreation Programs and Services
Boise Parks and Recreation's, AdVenture program, meaning Adaptive adVentures, offers year-round recreation, wilderness excursions, fitness programs, sports and social activities to individuals with disabilities, their families and friends. AdVenture’s programs include Flying into the Idaho Wilderness for overnight camping, whitewater rafting, adaptive cycling, fishing, fitness classes, snowmobiling, water-skiing, social outings, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, adaptive sports clinics and much more! Take me to AdVenture Page or call 208-608-7680 to learn more. Boise Parks and Recreation also offers scholarships.
Idaho Wheelchair Tennis Association
The Idaho Wheelchair Tennis Association (IWTA) boasts a history of serving Boise and the surrounding areas that spans three decades. IWTA is dedicated to the promotion of tennis among disabled adults and children. We strive to introduce competitive wheelchair tennis to local athletes, and to offer all members--with varying degrees of abilities--opportunities to connect with other players, to challenge themselves, and to participate in our community in positive ways.
For more information visit: http://www.idahowta.org
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) provides opportunities and support to people with physical challenges, so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. The Challenged Athletes Foundation believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence, and enhances the quality of life.
CAF offers camps and clinics throughout the year as well as grant opportunities. Visit https://www.challengedathletes.org/ for more information.