Adaptive Climbing

Looking to get started on this for a community program. Any current programs to check out or cool gear ideas are appreciated thanks!

fingerslong wrote:Looking to get started on this for a community program. Any current programs to check out or cool gear ideas are appreciated thanks!

here is a few I found

http://www.adaptiveclimbinggroup.org/

disabledsportsusa.org/rock-…

facebook.com/NycAdaptiveCli…

nolimitstahoe.com/gear/

mistymountain.com/program-g…

Gear will vary based on each climbers ability, strengths, & experience. Curious- where are you located?

Here's another for you.

gocatalystsports.org/

What is it that you're looking for? Or rather what are the individuals limitations that your organization is looking to over come? I work for a company that manufactures prosthetics with a specialization in sports applications. We have solutions for both arm and leg amputees.

The long-term plan is to have a program in Tahoe, CA, we are in Missoula Montana now. Currently we are trying to get as many resources as possible to have available for clients that are interested in this. Thanks for the links! We are interested in prosthetics also, any climbing specific or sport specific advancements or links to your information is appreciated too!
Thanks!

Just checked out links, good stuff. So we are focusing on children with neurological/developmental disorders. We also want to involve amputee's, but is not the main focus, though interested in inventive sport prosthetics.

To continue: we want to address specific physical impairments through sporting activities and create exercise programs to address these impairments and improve sport performance (recreational or competitive). Another big thing is simply to address self achievement and to improve feelings of social belonging.

Google "disabled rock climbing".

fingerslong wrote:Just checked out links, good stuff. So we are focusing on children with neurological/developmental disorders. We also want to involve amputee's, but is not the main focus, though interested in inventive sport prosthetics.

Hi- I have had some experience taking children with neurological/developmental disorders climbing when I was instructing children's climbing classes and doing private lessons.

Your experience may be different.

Down's Syndrome- Had 3 clients with varying levels of disability, but all understood directions and were verbal. All were a pleasure to work with. Fear response was exaggerated in all of them, but the highest functioning of the group was able to make it all the way up and then back down with gentle coaching.

Autism Spectrum- 2 clients, one verbal, one non-verbal. Getting harnesses on was a huge issue even with parental assistance. Major issues with safety due to a general inability to follow instructions. I still see it as a major failure on my part. I didn't have the tools or training needed to reach this population.

ADHD - lots of clients. Games and contests are really useful for keeping attention.

With all of these you want to have as much one on one instruction as possible.

Cheers and good luck!

finger,

Try Peak Potential

The links that the others posted are great. Lots of great organizations.

Here is the Eldo being put to use. We also are working on a prosthetic that attaches to the wrist that has a Skyhook attached on to it.

I understand how important it is for everyone to be included into activities, and rock climbing provides an interesting challenge. Rigging up what would a 2 to 1 pulley, with the climber doing pullups in a seat can allow almost anyone to experience the vertical world.

trsprosthetics.com/sports-r…

paradoxsports.org/

finger,

This should qualify as inventive sports prosthetics The Klippa
Evolv shoe makers were also working on some specialty footwear.