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- Long-Overdue Blog, Bowling, and Personal Update
- VIDEO: Quadriplegic converts 3-10 split for a chance at 26th game of 200 or better
- Two New Members of the 200 Club, and Two New World Records
- My 2017… the Year in Review
- Wheelchair (Quadriplegic) Bowling Historical Display…
- Fourth Annual Bowl-A-Thon to Help Keep a Quadriplegic Out of a Nursing Home
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Quad Squad Bowling – Things to Know…
We have a local (central Florida) Quad Squad group of friends who get together and bowl regularly. A similar Quad Squad group is being formed in Washington state. FORMATION OF A QUAD SQUAD: Quad Squad is kind of a generic … Continue reading
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New Wheelchair, New Bowling Setup, Similar Results?
I recently got a new wheelchair, FINALLY, after nearly 17 years of daily use (typically about 13-14 hours per day) from my first wheelchair. My new wheelchair is a Permobil C300, which has the two foot pedals coming off of … Continue reading
Posted in Achievement, Disability, Hobbies
Tagged Activities, Bowling, Fun, Sports, Wheelchair
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Vent-Dependent Quadriplegic Bowls 21st 200+ Game
Many wheelchair users are not aware that a relatively new device exists that enables even people paralyzed from the neck down (like me) to bowl in a way that mimics the able-bodied bowling process. The IKAN (“I can”) Bowler® attaches … Continue reading
Posted in Achievement, Disability, Enjoyment, Entertainment, Games, Health and wellness, Hobbies, Inspiration, Life, Recreation
Tagged Bowling, Fun, Inspiration, Paralyzed, Quad, Recreation, Sport, Tetra, Wheelchair
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Man Paralyzed for Over 31 Years Bowls a 209
My friend Aaron Parker bowled a 209 on March 23rd, 2013. Many people have bowled that well before, but not many — if any — who have lived with paralysis for more than 31 years. Aaron has been a C7 … Continue reading
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Tagged Bowling, Fun, Recreation, Sport, Wheelchair
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Steve Kettenhoven enters 200 Club — AND sets CP record!
On February 6th, I “introduced” myself (via email) to Steve Kettenhoven, a Wisconsin man who was awaiting delivery of his IKAN Bowler. I just wanted to offer tips or help to make his IKAN experience as fun and successful as … Continue reading
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Tagged Bowling, Cerebral Palsy, Clintonville, Fun, Kettenhoven, Sport, Wheelchair, Wisconsin
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Quadriplegic Bowler Aaron Parker Enters “200 Club” with a 202
On January 26th, 2013, my friend and fellow Central Florida Quad Squad Bowler Aaron Parker bowled a 202 and became the 6th IKAN Bowler user to bowl 200 or better (to our knowledge; if you know another IKAN user who … Continue reading
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Tagged 200, Achievement, Bowling, Disability, Fun, Inspiration, Life, Wheelchair
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Records Set for Males Driving by Head Array Control
Brian Keefer’s 159 Sets the Pace for Males Driving by Head Array Control If the name Brian Keefer sounds familiar, then perhaps you’re a fan of the TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The Keefer family was featured on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bowling, Disability, Fun, Inspiration, Recreation, Sport, Wheelchair
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