1. Public Access
For all Abilities
Access-ABILITY

2. Identifying Underserved Populations
People with Physical Disabilities
People with Cognitive Disabilities
People with Economic Disadvantages
Aging Population
Easily addressed by adding 55+ categories to existing programs

3. People with Physical Disabilities
It is estimated that 38,123 people with vision, hearing or ambulatory disability resided in Charleston County in 2011*
People with Physical Disabilities
* Extrapolated from 2010 US Census, does not
Include institutionalized nor active duty military disabled individuals. It does include veterans.

4. People with Cognitive Disabilities
It is estimated that 13,736 people with a cognitive disability resided in Charleston County in 2011*
People with Cognitive Disabilities
* Extrapolated from 2010 US Census, does not
Include institutionalized nor active duty military disabled individuals. It does include veterans.

5. People with Economic Disadvantages
It is estimated that 66,388 people lived below the poverty level in Charleston County in 2011*
People with Economic Disadvantages
People who have a disability are 68% more likely to be below the poverty level.
* Extrapolated from 2010 US Census, does not
Include institutionalized nor active duty military disabled individuals. It does include veterans.

6. 2012-13 What we are doing now…. Adaptive Recreation & Sports
Special Needs Recreation & Sports
Economically Disadvantaged
Community Activities:
Kayak, Canoe & SUP
Rock Climbing
Paralympic Sports:
Archery
Community Activities:
Canoeing
Rock Climbing
Dances & Murder Mystery Event
 Special Olympic Sports:
Kayaking team
Waterways Connection - Canoe Trips connecting youth to their environment (Modeling the ACA grant project).

7. Goals for
Get Access-ABILITY Program Skeleton / structure onto CCPRC Website
Information about the program
b. Regularly scheduled events
c. “Preliminary Booking and Information” button for custom programs (just like for the Challenge Course).
2) Become listed in all possible Disability Resource directories.
3) Advertise program (including news / press coverage)
4) Other Outreach to local organizations
5) Create an focus/advisory committee of residents who have a disability or parents of residents with a disability to provide feedback

8. 2013-14 Vision Adaptive Recreation & Sports
Special Needs Recreation & Sports
Economically Disadvantaged
Community Activities:
Paddlesports
Rock Climbing
Social events
Host CAF Mobility Clinics
Paralympic Sports:
Archery
Cycling
Community Activities:
Paddlesports
Rock Climbing
Social Events
Host CAF Mobility Clinics
 Special Olympic Sports:
Kayaking team
Archery
Cycling
Outdoor recreation opportunities for rural & inner city youth
Environmental Education opportunities for rural & inner city youth
Increased opportunities for scholarships
Work to Play program

9. Goals for 2013-2014 Manage scholarship program for camps and programs
2) Work to Play program for those with demonstrated economic need
3) Apply to become a Paralympic Sports Club.
4) Purchase one or more all-terrain wheelchairs

10. 2014-15 Vision Adaptive Recreation & Sports
Activities with * need an all terrain wheelchair
Adaptive Recreation & Sports
Specialized Recreation & Sports
Economically Disadvantaged
Community Activities:
Kayak, Canoe & SUP
Rock Climbing
Beach* & Pier Fishing
Fly Fishing
Social events / camping
Host CAF Mobility Clinics
Natural /History Interpretation *
Paralympic Sports:
Athletics ( w/Love & John)
Archery
Cycling
Bocce
Community Activities:
Canoeing
Rock Climbing
Beach* & Pier Fishing
Dances / Social / camping
Host CAF Mobility Clinics
Natural /History Interpretation*
Special Olympic Sports:
Athletics (w/ Love & John)
Cycling
Kayaking
Outdoor recreation opportunities for rural & inner city youth
Environmental Education opportunities for rural & inner city youth
Natural /History Interpretation*
Increased opportunities for scholarships
Work to Play program

11. 2014-15 Vision Adaptive Recreation & Sports
Activities with * need an all terrain wheelchair
Adaptive Recreation & Sports
Specialized Recreation & Sports
Economically Disadvantaged
Community Activities:
Kayak, Canoe & SUP
Rock Climbing
Beach* & Pier Fishing
Fly Fishing
Social events / camping
Host CAF Mobility Clinics
Natural /History Interpretation *
Paralympic Sports:
Athletics ( w/Love & John)
Archery
Cycling
Bocce
Community Activities:
Canoeing
Rock Climbing
Beach* & Pier Fishing
Dances / Social / camping
Host CAF Mobility Clinics
Natural /History Interpretation *
Special Olympic Sports:
Athletics (w/ Love & John)
Cycling
Kayaking
Bocce
Sailing
Open Water Swimming
Outdoor recreation opportunities for rural & inner city youth
Environmental Education opportunities for rural & inner city youth
Natural /History Interpretation*
Beach and Pier Fishing
Increased opportunities for scholarships
Work to Play program

12. Happy Customers!
“ A BIG Thank you to Joe and Andy for giving my son a new experience today! You guys were fantastic! I don't think anyone could have taught a one-handed kid with autism to Kayak any better than you guys did! He had a BALL!!"   Parent of participant in Adaptive Paddling Class
Kylie and all her friends had a great time. We hope that more dances on the pier for our group will be happening. Dance Under the Stars Participant
LOVE the fact you offered adaptive class!! Opened doors that may never been opened! Could not have asked for better instructors! Joe and Andy were the BEST!!!!! Adaptive Paddling