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2012 Get Out & Enjoy Life Event Succeeds In Sharing Accessible Travel Destinations

We would like to take a minute and thank all of our fans and sponsors who made the 2012 Get Out and Enjoy Life contest a huge success! We couldn’t have done it without you! We hope you enjoyed seeing this year’s travel destinations as much as we enojyed seeing your pictures.

If you missed any of our accessible travel destinations listed by state, please visit: http://www.uromed.com/blog/category/accessible-travel-2/.

GOEL Articles

See SPORTS ‘N SPOKES magazine for the following articles that talk about the highlights of this year’s GOEL contest, as well as the GOEL grand prize winner, Christiaan “Otter” Bailey.

Christiaan’s article: http://pvamag.com/sns/article/4927/surfs_up

GOEL Final Article : http://pvamag.com/sns/article/4928/got_out_enjoyed_summer

See all of the vacation photos submitted by LASCI & S’NS friends here.

Prize Winners

Congratulations to all of our daily prize winners!
See if you won a daily prize at: http://pvamag.com/sns/article/4910/goel_2012_daily_destinations

And a big congratulations to our photo contest winners. The grand prize winner won a new Invacare Top End Force 2 handcycle! To see all of the photo entries, visit: www.facebook.com/LASCIonline and www.facebook.com/pages/Sports-N-Spokes-Magazine/189400118928.

Third Place: Jennifer Rushall for her photo of Hunter surfing.

Second Place: Corinthia Maynor for her photo of her son, Cade, cooling off on a hot day.

First Place: Christiaan “Otter” Bailey for his photo titled, “Shark Bite”. In addition to the handcycle, Christiaan’s photo will appear on the September 2012 cover of Sports ‘N Spokes magazine!

Thank You To Our Sponsors

If you haven’t already, take a minute to visit our sponsors. Their donations and support allow us to continue this contest every year.

Sports N’ Spokes Magazine
SPORTS ‘N SPOKES magazine is published by the Paralyzed Veterans of America and is the premier magazine for wheelchair sport enthusiasts with a readership spanning 40 countries.

Cure Medical
Only Cure Medical offers exceptional products for a better today while supporting research for a cure – for an even brighter tomorrow! The Cure Medical Commitment to donate 10% of net income to research for a cure for SCI and CNS/D is unsurpassed in the industry. As a result, when you use any Cure Medical product for routine intermittent catheterization you experience all these benefits:

• Always supporting research in pursuit of a cure for SCI and CNS/D
• Always smooth polished eyelets on all catheters for increased comfort
• Always DEHP* free & latex free for maximum protection

Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independently-owned global company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products, servicing over 90 countries. From the earliest days of our company, there has been a strong sense of community—a connection to people. That connection is embedded in the very fabric of our company, and as we continue to develop new products and services, we are focused on meeting the healthcare needs of people throughout the global community.

Invacare Top End
Top End, just as the name implies, is all about performance. We are on top from our high performance rigid everyday chairs to our sports products for racing, basketball, tennis or hand cycling.

Rollin’ Wear
Rollin’ Wear Inc. makes and sells adaptive clothing that gives its customers the opportunity to express their personal style while wearing clothing that allows for comfort and eliminates the negative health outcomes wearing non-adaptive denim creates. Our company was started out of the need for a stylish alternative to today’s adaptive apparel companies.

At Home Medical
At Home Medical Products specializes in Urological Supplies, Adult Incontinence, Ostomy, Personal Care and Skin Care. We stock all types of Urological urinary catheters including Intermittent, Foley, Closed System, and External Condom Catheters from leading medical suppliers including Coloplast, Hollister, Cure, Bard, and Rochester Medical. Convenient and discrete home delivery of adult briefs and incontinence products.

Eagle Sportschairs
At Eagle, we build custom wheelchairs for Track and Road Racing, Basketball, Quad-Rugby, Tennis, Handcycle, Water-ski, Off-road, Everyday and Field Events. We also service most lightweight rigid manual wheelchairs and stock parts for them.

Join LASCI and be a part of a wonderful community!

We hope you’ll join us next year for the 2013 Get Out & Enjoy Life event!

“As a quadriplegic, I understand the role that personal independence combined with community support plays in achieving a full, successful life after spinal-cord injury,” LASCI founder Bert Burns, a C6-7 quadriplegic, says. “The best part of this program is that we are encouraging people with SCI to get out and enjoy life while giving them a list of ways they can do so more easily. Having a place to start makes all the difference when moving beyond a life-changing injury.”

About Life After Spinal Cord Injury
Bert Burns became quadriplegic as a result of an automobile accident during his youth. His desire to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities led him to create a free motivational program for peer support and rehabilitation groups called Life After Spinal Cord Injury. LASCI is sponsored by UroMed, [http://www.uromed.com] one of the largest urological supply companies in the country. Join more than 12,000 friends in our Facebook support community at: http://www.facebook.com/LASCIonline

Accessible Travel and Outdoor Programs in Hawaii

These accessible travel suggestions are part of the 2012 Get Out & Enjoy Life program that is a joint educational initiative between UroMed’s motivational program – Life After Spinal Cord Injury, and SPORTS ‘N SPOKES magazine, published by the Paralyzed Veterans of America. For more details on the Get Out & Enjoy Life event, please see: http://pvamag.com/sns/article/4772/get_out_enjoy_life_2012

“The fresh, floral air energizes you. The warm, tranquil waters refresh you. The breathtaking, natural beauty renews you. Look around. There’s no place on earth like Hawaii. Whether you’re a new visitor or returning, our six unique islands offer distinct experiences that will entice any traveler. We warmly invite you to explore our islands and discover your ideal travel experience.” (Source: GoHawaii.com)

KORE Kauai

“We are a grassroots, volunteer driven, non-profit organization under the umbrella of the Kauai YMCA. We are dedicated to helping both Kauai residents and visitors who are physically challenged or have special needs to get back into the ocean with the assistance of trained professionals. Whether it be surfing or just relaxing in the water, our intent is to get our residents and their families to once again enjoy a day at the beach.”

Website: www.korekauai.com
Phone: 808-651-6416
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/korekauai
Email: KOREKauai@hotmail.com

Sunshine Helicopters

If you thought helicopter tours were out of your reach, think again. Thanks to Sunshine Helicopters’ special lift, you can see the splendor of Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island from the sky.

Website: www.sunshinehelicopters.com
Email: bookings@sunshinehelicopters.com
Phone: 866-501-7738

Aquatic Adventures

Certified Divers can enjoy Hawaii’s underwater beauty. One of our favorite dive sites is perfect for assisting disabled divers. And, once you get underwater, you’ll enjoy some of the most beautiful and unique aquatic life in the Pacific.

Website: http://www.aascuba.com/pages/fun.htm
Phone: 808-645-0927
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/divekauai

All-Terrain Wheelchairs

The Landeez All-Terrain Wheelchair is available free of charge for persons with disabilities through the Honolulu Parks and Recreation.

Website: http://www1.honolulu.gov/parks/programs/beach/beachwheelchairbrochurecolor.pdf
Phone: (808) 768-3027
Email: parks-tru@honolulu.gov

Access Aloha Van Rentals

Access Aloha Van Rentals offers U-Drive wheelchair and scooter vans on a daily, weekly, monthly or long term rental basis on the island of Oahu. Sales of new or used accessible vehicles are available, please inquire.

Website: http://www.accessalohatravel.com/accessiblevanrentals/

National Parks Golden Access Passport

National and state parks abound in Hawaii and many offer a broad range of accessible including campgrounds, fishing spots, trails and picnic areas. For travelers with disabilities, the Golden Access Passport is free and gives users free entry to all national parks, plus 50% off fees for the uses of many park facilities and services. To get a Golden Access pass, you must show proof of age, US citizenship or permanent residency and proof of disability. You can request your Golden Access Pass by mail or by internet.

To order passes by mail:

National Park Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington DC 20240
202-208-4747

To order online, visit www.nps.gov

Thank you to our sponsors:
This project was supported by a variety of sponsors that we’d like to thank, including:

About the Author: Lindsey Beacham, from Atlanta, serves as Marketing Coordinator for UroMed. She graduated from Auburn University with a B.A. in Criminology and from Georgia State University with a B.B.A in Marketing. When she’s not busy with marketing or studying for additional degrees, she enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family.