A Day At The Lake

Registration Deadline July 2, 2003

This event reintroduces summer recreational activities to individuals who have experienced a life-altering illness such as spinal cord injuries. Now in its 9th year, the event is also open to individuals with other disabling conditions such as spina bifida, amputations and vision loss.

Advance registration required before July 2, 2003. Participants must be one-year post injury and more than 14 years of age. Lunch and t-shirt are included.

Event Highlights
“A Day at the Lake:” Out of the wheelchair and into the water
Crows Creek Landing on Smithville Lake provided a wonderful setting for this year’s “A Day at the Lake” held on July 18. “A Day at the Lake,” is a water ski and water sports clinic for persons with disabilities. Participants include individuals who have experienced a spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis and others with disabling conditions caused by traumatic injuries or illnesses.

“A Day at the Lake” was started 9 years ago by The Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City to help persons with disabilities and other members of the community realize summer activities on the water can be exciting as well as accessible,” says Dana Chatlin, director of external affairs. “It also allows participants to meet and interact with others who have experienced life-altering situations.” This year’s event was co-sponsored by The Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City and Kansas City Wheelchair Bowling Association.

2003 Sponsors