POA’s Rock Climbing Wall is now under construction!, 7/9/2012
Our rock climbing wall is now under construction… it won’t be long before Ronnie Dickson, CP and experienced rock/boulder climber, will be teaching interested patients how to traverse it!
April Holmes, “the fastest amputee in the world,” Fox News Orlando, 7/9/12
April was on the local Fox News last night….. great interview! We’re looking forward to cheering her on in the Paralympics in London next month!!! Fastest Amputee in the World
Anthony Burruto breaks records in USA Powerlifting Competition!
POA patient Amazzzzzing Anthony Burruto, a bilateral AK/BK amputee, competed against able-bodied athletes in the USAPL (USAPOWERLIFTING) competition. He entered into the Varsity & the Junior 16&17’s divisions. Not only did Anthony perform well, he broke both records, set new ones, and was awarded two Gold medals and a trophy!! Needless to say, there is already talk about the 2016 Paralympics in Rio!
POA’s “Z,” a bilateral above-knee amputee, featured in Freedom Innovations video, 6/27/12
Although born without legs, “Z” has never considered herself disabled. She learned to walk, run, and eventually compete with other athletes, never doubting her ability to take part in any activity she chose to do. Freedom Innovations recently featured “Z” in a video, doing what she does best, which happens to be anything she puts her mind to! Bilateral Amputee Z “You can have anything you want if you are
A meeting between two princesses, 6/13/2012
Great photo! “A charming encounter between two princesses…”
CBS News report on “Bionic Men,” June 11, 2012
CBS News report on the BiOM prosthetic ankle/foot. Several POA patients have tried and are currently using this new technology. It keeps getting better! Bionic Men news report
Luna Update: Day 2 with her prosthesis – walking unassisted!
click here for video of Little Luna Walking Unassisted
POA’s Tanya Khvitsko has her sights set on the 2016 Paralympics!, Kansas City Star, 6/3/12
Look who was featured in the Sunday edition of the Kansas City Star! POA’s Tanya Khvitsko, who happens to be a bi-lateral amputee, that’s who! Kansas City Star article and photos
Ronnie Dickson led another successful adaptive climb event, 6/5/12
Ronnie Dickson led another successful adaptive climbing event this past weekend in Ann Arbor, Michigan. First Climb Photos and Article
Sign up for Paratriathlon Camp to be held in Orlando! July13-15, 2012!
Sign up for the USA Triathlon Florida Region Paratriathlon Camp, which will be held in Orlando this year! Open to youth (age 7 and up) and adult physically challenged athletes. Dates are July 13-15. Spots are filling up quickly! paratriathlon camp info