9th Annual RU ABLE? Duathlon and 5K September 16, 2018 Join IM ABLE for our ninth annual Duathlon and 5k event! Chip-timed event. 5k runners participate in the first leg of the duathlon only. Duathlon participants continue on to bike leg and second run. Bibs will distinguish between 5k racers and duathlon racers. EVENT INFORMATION: … Continue reading IM ABLE DUATHLON AND 5K
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MOVEMENT GROUP FOR SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS (18mo-4yr)
Date: Friday Oct 16th 2015 11:15-12:00 Location: Wyomissing Library: 9 Reading Blvd. Wyomissing PA 19610 Description: The movement group will incorporate baby/kid yoga, movement activities and social activities for children and their parents/caretakers. (parents/caretakers must attend and sign waiver) (max 12 students) Program will be run by Step By Step Pediatric Therapy Inc. staff with … Continue reading MOVEMENT GROUP FOR SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS (18mo-4yr)
Disability Advocacy
Get out in the community and show people of all abilities the potential to lead an active lifestyle. Disabled and able-bodied, we all have challenges but it is the goal of the IM ABLE Foundation to demonstrate it doesn’t have to be a limiting factor. Founder Chris … Continue reading Disability Advocacy
Inclusive Fitness
The concept of the IM Able Inclusive Fitness program come for the experiences of Chris Kaag the founder of the foundation and his work with people of disabilities. Many people with different disabilities will go into a fitness facility only to be faced with operators that do not have experience with people with different abilities. … Continue reading Inclusive Fitness
Adaptive Equipment Grants
IM ABLE Grants are awarded to disabled individuals and supporting organizations and provide hand-cycles, adaptive skis and instructional training programs for those in need. Our purpose is to unleash the potential in physically challenged children and adults to be more active, enjoy the benefits of physical fitness, and spend more time in the great outdoors. Types … Continue reading Adaptive Equipment Grants
Inspiration
In 1997, Chris was an active twenty-one-year-old U.S. Marine when he was presented with the “defining moment” of his life. He was diagnosed with AMN (adrenomyeloneuropathy), a degenerative nerve condition that would eventually affect his ability to walk. After Chris’ diagnosis, he had a decision to make: give up and let his condition control his … Continue reading Inspiration