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Two New Members of the 200 Club, and Two New World Records
It’s a pretty big deal when able-bodied folks bowl 200 or better for the first time. I’d argue it’s a bigger deal when a wheelchair user bowls 200+ for the first time. (For one, our ball speed is a good … Continue reading
Posted in Achievement, Disability, Health and wellness, Hobbies, Inspiration, Life
Tagged Bowling, Fun, Sports, Wheelchair, World Record
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IKAN Have Fun Bowling League – 2017 Quarter 1 – RESULTS!
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 Bowling, Fun, Wheelchair
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Wheelchair Bowling League (Online) Coming Soon!
The IKAN Have Fun Bowling League (Online) is beginning in January, 2017! We want to provide a way for wheelchair users (and friends/family) to have fun in friendly competition from anywhere in the world. PARTICIPANTS WANTED! :-) To make it … Continue reading
Posted in Disability, Health and wellness, Uncategorized
Tagged Bowling, Fun, inclusive, Sport, Wheelchair
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A Second 200+ Game for a 65 Year Young Woman with CP
Imagine not being able to physically pick up a bowling ball… and yet, also possessing the ability to bowl legitimately – and do it well. That does not sound possible, right? The IKAN Bowler® (and the help of a caddie) … Continue reading
Posted in Achievement, Disability
Tagged Achievement, Cerebral Palsy, CP, Fun, Wheelchair
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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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7 IKAN Bowler Users and a 23rd 200+ Game
At our central Florida Quad Squad outing on Saturday, September 14th, we had seven different power wheelchair users bowl with an IKAN Bowler. The reasons for wheelchair use among the seven people include cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and spina … Continue reading
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Tagged Achievement, Bowling, Cerebral Palsy, CP, Fun, Inspiration, Paralysis, Quad, SCI, Spina Bifida, Tetra, Vent, 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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VIDEO: I Can–The Bill Miller Story
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 Achievement, Bowling, Disability, Fun, Inspiration, Sport, 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
Posted in Achievement, Disability, Games, Health and wellness, Hobbies, Inspiration
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
Posted in Achievement, Disability, Enjoyment, Entertainment, Games, Hobbies, Inspiration, Life, Recreation
Tagged Bowling, Cerebral Palsy, Clintonville, Fun, Kettenhoven, Sport, Wheelchair, Wisconsin
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