We held our most successful Winnipesaukee Volleyball Classic ever this June, hosted at Akwa Marina Yacht Club. This 7th annual installment of beach volleyball and boisterous community proved to be our most impactful yet, with the marina filled to the…
From the President – Advancing an Accessible World for All
A full 13% of the American population has a diagnosed disability, and this population leads a very different life than the other 87%. If you are over 61 years old, the numbers rise dramatically, with 25% of the population living…
From the President – Teamwork Changes Lives
We have just passed Superbowl season, and it occurs to me that sports so often reflect life. You can do all the right things, make the best choices you can, even benefit from a little luck here and there, but…
From the President – Power in Partnerships
There is a reason why we are so proud of our accessible trails. More than what it is—the largest mountain‑based accessible trail system in the country—but what it represents. These trails tell the world that all people, regardless of ability,…
From the President – You Help Us Even the Odds
Have you ever looked at the history of the word handicapped? We no longer use that word, as it is considered disrespectful, and there is a folk etymology that associates it with begging. The word actually comes from a 17th-century…