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Work begins on Missouri’s First Accessibility Focused Golf Course

Posted by Jean Bezek on Mon, Jul 06, 2015 @ 10:51 AM

Some sports are designed for anyone and everyone to enjoy. Traditionally, golf has not been one of them.

Not only are golf courses unfriendly ground for those in wheelchairs or anyone using adaptive equipment, the sport (and everything you need to play) is typically expensive.  

Modified clubs, tees, and carts do exist - but they're not easy to come by... and even if you have them, most courses cannot accomodate them. 

That's all about to change in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Ground-breaking for the Ken Lanning Golf Center happened in early June, and project organizers hope to have the new course completed by late Fall. 

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Tags: Inclusion, ID/DD News, 2015, Missouri

Coming Soon: Richmond's ARCpark - The Ultimate Inclusive Park & Playground

Posted by Elizabeth Chatterton on Tue, Jun 30, 2015 @ 11:33 AM

Richmond Virginia has never had an all-inclusive park specifically built for people with disabilities.

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Tags: ID/DD News, 2015

All Adults With Disabilities (AWD) funding eliminated in FY2016 Florida Budget

Posted by Jean Bezek on Mon, Jun 29, 2015 @ 12:27 PM

It's no secret that the funding situation in the Sunshine State has been anything but bright.

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Tags: ID/DD News, 2015, Florida

Get Comfortable: Sexual Expression in the I/DD Community is Here to Stay

Posted by Elizabeth Chatterton on Wed, Jun 10, 2015 @ 12:33 PM

If you pay attention to I/DD news, you've likely seen the beautiful face (and body) of Madeline Stuart on your screen several times over the last couple of weeks. 

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Tags: Inspirational Individuals, ID/DD News, 2015