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Mission
Mission
Paraquad is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower people with disabilities to increase their independence through choice and opportunity. Their guiding principle is to advance the independent living philosophy where they work to make possible a more integrated community and people with disabilities are valued and participate in all aspects of society.
Additional Background Information about the Orthwein Center: Exercise is the heart of what we do at the Stephen A. Orthwein Center. Whether you are just leaving a rehabilitation center or an athlete working on your fitness, our staff of experienced Adaptive Exercise Specialists can help. We work with people with disabilities and older adults to achieve cardiovascular, strength and mobility goals. The Paraquad gym features fully accessible state-of-the-art equipment
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Agency Identified Goal
Agency Identified Goal
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Team will research and make recommendations on how to make the gym more accessible for individuals with low vision or other visual impairments. Team will meet with Annie on 9/16 for a general orientation and meeting and then will meet with Debbie Zufan on 9/23.
Debbie is an Orientation and Mobility Specialist with the StL Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired and has agreed to help support your team's project. She will provide additional context for this project and help you develop a plan for your recommendations. As a team you will most likely meet with Debbie again once you have had a chance to do some research. For your team's final visit, you will present your recommendations to Annie (and any other members of her team) and Debbie.
Services
Services
Target Population
Target Population
Individuals with disabilities
Programs
Programs
Open Gym (Fully accessible equipments)
1:1 Training Sessions
Group Classes and Health & Wellness Programs
Site Information
Site Information
Site Since: Fall 2018
Site Coordinator: Annie Morrow
Initial Site Visits: TUESDAY, Sept 16 AND Tuesday, Sept 23 at 4pm
Where to Meet: Orthwein Center, located at 200 Berthold Ave. in St. Louis (behind Paraquad's main building on Oakland). Stop at the front desk and ask for Annie Morrow.
Parking: Parking lot in front of the Health & Wellness Center
Dress Code: Business casual -- no scrubs, no hats, no hoodies. Bring minimal personal items.
Pre-Visit Requirements
Pre-Visit Requirements
A set of forms will be distributed to you during class on 9/2. You will complete the forms prior to the 9/16 meeting. You can scan/email as a group or individually to Annie.
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