Peckham Hosts Ability Tour Focusing on the Abilities of Persons with Disabilities

7/2/09 Posted in News  |  0 Comments

The Peckham Community Partnership Foundation is hosting the Ability Tour, Saturday, July 25, 2009. This non-competitive bicycle tour offers 8, 30 and 50-mile routes that begin at Peckham’s new building, 3510 Capital City Blvd., in Lansing, MI. Registration begins at 8 a.m.; the Tour begins shortly after 9 a.m. Registration is $20 prior to July 1, after that date registration is $25. Registration forms are available online at www.abilitytour.org or at Playmakers, 2299 W. Grand River Avenue in Okemos.

The Ability Tour is partnering with the League of Michigan Bicyclists and PEAC (Programs to Educate All Cyclists) and is striving to increase awareness of the recreational needs of persons with disabilities by encouraging those with disabilities to participate. The Ability Tour will feature assistive technology offering people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in recreational activities, including cycling. Cycling assistive technology is provided by PEAC (Programs to Educate All Cyclists).

“Peckham is home to many avid cyclists and has a strong focus on health and wellness for staff and clients,” said Josh Britton, Human Resource Intake Specialist with Peckham and Ability Tour Co-Chair.

For information visit www.abilitytour.org or e-mail: abilitytour@peckham.org.

Ability Tour Activities

8:00 a.m. Bike Fair Opens

• Bike safety programs for adults and children
• Emergency Medical Services displays and tours 
• Recreational and assistive technology information and demonstrations 
• Vendor tents with displays and sports related items for sale

8:30 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. Opening Remarks – Tour Begins

1:30 p.m. Closing Remarks – Refreshments

PEAC is a unique nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through the use of cycling for transportation, recreation, fitness and therapy. PEAC offers basic skills programs, organized family rides, cycling club activities, bicycle commuter training, mechanical skills and spinning classes designed to integrate cyclists with disabilities into the mainstream cycling community.

The Peckham Community Partnership Foundation is committed to supporting the initiatives, programs and services that help Peckham, Inc. fulfill its mission. The Foundation helps fund services and programs where little other funding exists, filling critical gaps that can make a difference in the lives of those striving for independence. The Peckham Community Partnership Foundation supports a variety of program initiatives, while also expanding its efforts to provide community enrichment, volunteerism and self-empowerment opportunities. Peckham, Inc., a nonprofit community rehabilitation organization, is a unique business and human services agency that values quality, diversity and performance. Our mission is to provide a wide range of opportunities to maximize human potential for persons striving for independence and self- sufficiency. We embrace collaboration, effective resource management and innovative approaches to achieve world-class excellence.