Few Rec Centers Actually Address the Needs of People with Disabilities

Though most recreation facilities meet the legal requirements associated with accessibility, few address the actual needs of people with disabilities.

The first thing I had to do was get in better shape, so I headed to my local municipal recreation center. But from the moment I entered the building, it became obvious that there would be obstacles preventing me from fully taking advantage of its amenities. That's because I use a wheelchair, and have done so ever since a skiing accident during a college winter break in 1991 caused a catastrophic spinal injury that left me paralyzed from the chest down. At that moment, my hopes and dreams of becoming a professional football player crashed with me. 

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