Follow on Google News News By Tag Industry News News By Location Country(s) Industry News
Follow on Google News | AbilityFirst Teamed Up with Los Angeles Rotary Club for Their Annual Bowling PartyThe bowling party is held each year by LA5 for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities
By: AbilityFirst “This was really a fun event for the children and adults with disabilities,” The LA Rotary Club has supported AbilityFirst since it was founded in 1926 under its previous name, the Crippled Children’s Society of Southern California. With the club’s support, AbilityFirst has pioneered essential community services and launched advocacy campaigns in support of disability rights. Over their long history together accomplishments include: setting a model standard in accessibility with the design and construction of one of the very first fully accessible camps in the nation; opening one of the first vocational training programs in the country for adults with disabilities; The Rotary Club sponsored event started with an active morning of bowling followed by a pizza lunch and awards. Rotary Club volunteers helped bowlers choose a ball and put on bowling shoes; provided support and encouragement with bowling pointers and scoring; assisted with serving lunch; and presented medals to all the participants. The AbilityFirst LA5 Rotary Club Bowling Party included 76 children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities from six of AbilityFirst’ About AbilityFirst Established in 1926 AbilityFirst, formerly Crippled Children’s Society of Southern California, provides programs and services to help children and adults with disabilities reach their full potential. Through 25 locations across Southern California, they offer a broad range of employment, recreational and socialization programs as well as accessible residential housing complexes and an accessible camp, Camp Paivika, for both children and adults. For more information visit http://www.abilityfirst.org End
Account Email Address Account Phone Number Disclaimer Report Abuse
|
|