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University of Montana Launches Statewide Adaptive Bike, Recreation Initiative

August 16, 2016 /

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Montanans living with disabilities will have access to adaptive cycles through a new statewide initiative spearheaded by the University of Montana. The Wheels Across Montana program will host its second state regional Adaptive Bike Clinic from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Southwest Family YMCA in Dillon.

UM’s Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu/ recently received a $75,000 High Impact Innovative Assistive Technology grant from the Dana and Christopher Reeve Foundation to make the project possible.

"This grant will offer greater independence to individuals living with paralysis and provide our community with services that truly enhance all our lives," said Mindy Renfro, principal investigator with UM’s Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities.

Full Story: http://news.umt.edu/2016/08/081616whls.aspx