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AWARENESS & EDUCATION

We utilize everything from a traditional motivational speech to podcasts and social media to raise awareness about accessible technology, medical advancements and adaptive recreation that exist today.

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The 50 Schools / 50 States campaign is a unique program that is taken on the road to schools and institutions across America.  Our goal is to make people more aware of what adaptive athletics is all about.  We want to inspire students and non-students to think more deeply about how they can contribute to this new revolution!

Lonnie Bedwell shows students how the skirt on a kayak works.
Lonnie Bedwell shows students how the skirt on a kayak works.
A first grade child uses his cane to guide Steve through his playground at school.
A first grade child uses his cane to guide Steve through his playground at school.
A man holds an ice axe while an instructor explains the concepts of how it is used.
A man holds an ice axe while an instructor explains the concepts of how it is used.
Steve Baskis stands and shares his story in front of a group of young students sitting in front of him.
Steve Baskis stands and shares his story in front of a group of young students sitting in front of him.

Endeavor Blog

Lonnie Bedwell and Steve Baskis stand far in the distance with fluffy clouds above them overlooking the mountain ridgeline near Aconcagua.

Aconcagua Dispatch Jan 19, 2020

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Endeavor to Connect: How a blind person can navigate a phone

E2C Video how a blind person navigates a phone

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Tour of the Canyons

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Steve Baskis slides his hand towards a crack in the Bastille Crack.

Confidence & Independence

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Steve Baskis slides his hand towards a crack in the Bastille Crack.

How to sail in the dark

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Steve Baskis slides his hand towards a crack in the Bastille Crack.

Learning about the sail boat

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A sailboat sits anchored in the distance with a sky exploding in orange and red like a hovering fire as the sun sets on the horizon. The fierce oranges and reds reflect off of the gentle waves of the ocean.

Sailing Blind

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Visit to the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

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Alex Nielsen Guiding Lonnie Bedwell down the Montana River

On Me

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Steve Baskis slides his hand towards a crack in the Bastille Crack.

Adventure Steve

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Podcasts

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“Be Radical in Thought & Design”

Research & Development

R&D plays an important roll in blazing a trail to making athletics and recreation accessible to everyone.  Adaptive athletics and recreation often requires individuals with disabilities to create a piece of equipment, or modifying something they already have, to do what they enjoy.  It may also require developing a “not so standard” technique.

A custom handle attached to a paddle to allow a kayaker with limited use of their hands to be able to grip the paddle. Designed by Creating ability www.creatingability.com

A custom handle developed by Creating Ability is attached to a paddle and allows a kayaker with limited use of their hands to be able to grip the paddle.

Some of our future objectives include:

  • Development of training theories on conventional athletics and adaptive athletics.
  • Examination of adaptive athletic communication systems & techniques and what works best for the athlete.
  • The invention of new technology to support the adaptive athletic community.

Our R&D is Currently in a research phase, gathering information from individuals to find out what more can be done for the disabled community.

Adaptive Equipment Resources

Creating Ability: Specializes in kayaking equipment from basic hand/leg adaptations to fully outfitted kayaks.

Eco-Aims Rifles: Infrared rifles used by blind athletes for biathlon. 

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Athletics & Recreation

Our Athletics and Recreation Division is responsible for communicating, organizing and operating athletic and recreational endeavors.