Tag Archives: Fun

Two New Members of the 200 Club, and Two New World Records

Posted on May 23, 2018 by billgator97

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 | 1 Comment

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 →

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

Wheelchair Bowling League (Online) Coming Soon!

Posted on November 30, 2016 by billgator97

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 →

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A Second 200+ Game for a 65 Year Young Woman with CP

Posted on April 30, 2015 by billgator97

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 →

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New Wheelchair, New Bowling Setup, Similar Results?

Posted on October 31, 2014 by billgator97

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 | 1 Comment

7 IKAN Bowler Users and a 23rd 200+ Game

Posted on September 30, 2013 by billgator97

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Achievement, Bowling, Cerebral Palsy, CP, Fun, Inspiration, Paralysis, Quad, SCI, Spina Bifida, Tetra, Vent, Wheelchair | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Achievement, Disability, Enjoyment, Entertainment, Games, Health and wellness, Hobbies, Inspiration, Life, Recreation | Tagged Bowling, Fun, Inspiration, Paralyzed, Quad, Recreation, Sport, Tetra, Wheelchair | Leave a comment

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 →

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

Man Paralyzed for Over 31 Years Bowls a 209

Posted on March 31, 2013 by billgator97

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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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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