Giving Wings to Dreams
OPAF's primary mission: enable individuals with physical disabilities - especially those served by members of the orthotics and prosthetics community - to enjoy the rewards of personal achievement, physical fitness, and social interaction.
First Volley
Tennis for amputees and orthosis wearers
OPAF's First Volley, adaptive tennis clinics for ambulatory players was founded in August 2005. First Volley was designed for amputees, orthosis wearers and those with physical challenges who wish to enjoy the game of tennis, but choose not to sit in a wheelchair to do so."I had such a good time and the issues I had been concerned about were addressed and gave me pointers I can work on. I would love to have the opportunity to be involved in this again!" Tami Stanley
"Awesome! Thanks for all your hard work and enthusiasm." Gwyn McNeal
First Swim
First Swim offers adaptive techniques in the water to amputees and those with physical challenges. First Swim was designed to help this special population feel more comfortable in and around the water. Amputees tell us that they feel most comfortable in the water, as the issue of weight bearing is removed.Our goal is to help this population return to an activity that they once thought had been taken from them and help them feel at ease both with themselves and with others in the pool. Returning to any activity after a traumatic accident is difficult enough. Add to that the aspect of looking different and having to cope with everyday activities that have now become a challenge can lead to apathy, lethargy and depression. First Swim gives each participant the knowledge and the skills to get back in the water within a controlled experience and with swim coaches and instructors at the ready.
First Dive
First Dive is an adaptive scuba diving program that debuted June 24, 2007 in Buffalo, New York.See the news clip here!
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First Swing
The First Swing began in 1988 and was developed and perfected by a double below knee amputee, Bob Wilson, National Amputee Golf Association Executive Director. The program was designed to instruct therapists to teach and encourage the disabled to learn, or re-learn, the game of golf not only because challenged individuals, regardless of age, are able to play, but also because it contributes dramatically to an individuals emotional and physical well-being, instilling self-confidence and pride in personal achievement. OPAF First Clinics around the USA
Want to know if there will be a "First" clinic near you? http://opfund.org/opaf_calendar.asp
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