Category Archives: Recreation

Long-Overdue Blog, Bowling, and Personal Update

Posted on April 3, 2020 by

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 →

Posted in Games, Health and wellness, Life, Recreation | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

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 →

Posted in Achievement, Disability, Enjoyment, Games, Health and wellness, Hobbies, Recreation | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted on June 30, 2017 by

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 →

Posted in Achievement, Games, Health and wellness, Hobbies, Life, Recreation | Leave a comment

Buying a Bowling Ball, Advice for IKAN Bowler® Users

Posted on April 30, 2017 by

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 →

Posted in Disability, Enjoyment, Health and wellness, Hobbies, Recreation | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted on March 31, 2017 by

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 →

Posted in Achievement, Disability, Health and wellness, Hobbies, Life, Recreation, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Vent-Dependent Quadriplegic Bowls 21st 200+ Game

Posted on June 30, 2013 by

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 , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

VIDEO: I Can–The Bill Miller Story

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Achievement, Disability, Enjoyment, Health and wellness, Inspiration, Life, Recreation | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Steve Kettenhoven enters 200 Club — AND sets CP record!

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Achievement, Disability, Enjoyment, Entertainment, Games, Hobbies, Inspiration, Life, Recreation | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

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 →

Posted in Achievement, Disability, Enjoyment, Entertainment, Games, Health and wellness, Hobbies, Inspiration, Life, Recreation | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Achievement, Disability, Enjoyment, Inspiration, Life, Recreation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment