Some of the adaptations require specialized equipment, including a fishing boat with a front that drops to form a ramp for wheelchair access, water skis with a sling seat, and motorized rifles with triggers operated by mouth. The level of adaptation depends on the level of injury of the participant. It opens a lot up for us, to let us know we can still go out and have fun. There are not many things we can do in groups like that. It is a good thing they have got going on.
Shepherd staff wins much praise from participants.
We come back exhausted. But the rewards make it worth it, he says. He can see an increase in confidence in the participants as they challenge themselves and learn new skills. You are in your element and really comfortable because everybody there is just like you. All rights reserved.