Category Archives: Recreation

Long-Overdue Blog, Bowling, and Personal Update

Posted on April 3, 2020 by billgator97

I have not posted to this blog since October, 2018. I am okay. I am alive! :-) I started this blog to “empower wheelchair users” mostly by sharing that having a recreational outlet at which we can compete on a … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Quadriplegic converts 3-10 split for a chance at 26th game of 200 or better

Posted on October 17, 2018 by billgator97

This was the (my) shot of the day at Quad Squad bowling on August 11, 2018. I am posting it now to share and preserve it on my blog. I needed to convert this 3-10 split in the 10th frame … Continue reading →

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IKAN Have Fun Bowling League – 2017 Quarter 2 – RESULTS!

Posted on June 30, 2017 by billgator97

With the end of June upon us, we are awaiting the second quarter results (Q2: April-June 2017) of our “IKAN Have Fun Bowling League” where wheelchair users (and friends or family bowling with them) can compete from anywhere in the … Continue reading →

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Buying a Bowling Ball, Advice for IKAN Bowler® Users

Posted on April 30, 2017 by billgator97

Many IKAN Bowler® users ask me about what they should look for in a bowling ball. First off, 16 pounds is the maximum weight a ball can be (I believe) and that’s what IKAN Bowler® users need, because a heavier … Continue reading →

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IKAN Have Fun Bowling League – 2017 Quarter 1 – RESULTS!

Posted on March 31, 2017 by billgator97

With the end of March upon us, we are wrapping up the first quarter (Q1: January-March 2017) of our “IKAN Have Fun Bowling League” where wheelchair users (and friends or family bowling with them) can compete from anywhere in the … Continue reading →

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Vent-Dependent Quadriplegic Bowls 21st 200+ Game

Posted on June 30, 2013 by billgator97

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 →

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VIDEO: I Can–The Bill Miller Story

Posted on April 30, 2013 by billgator97

A graduate student at the University of Florida, Belinda Post, asked if she could do a video story on me and our efforts to get wheelchair users (back) in the game of life, especially power wheelchair users.  I agreed, although … Continue reading →

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Steve Kettenhoven enters 200 Club — AND sets CP record!

Posted on February 28, 2013 by billgator97

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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Quadriplegic Bowler Aaron Parker Enters “200 Club” with a 202

Posted on January 31, 2013 by billgator97

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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IKAN User Profile: JR Harding, Ed. D., Florida

Posted on August 31, 2012 by billgator97

I know “Dr. Harding” as JR.  He is a rare two-time quadriplegic.  JR has contributed to national, state and local disability policy as a two-time U.S. presidential appointee, seven-time gubernatorial appointee, and a community volunteer for all things related to … Continue reading →

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