Amy Purdy to join Season 18 Cast of Dancing With The Stars!
It’s official! After she takes care of business in Sochi, Paralympic snowboarding champion Amy Purdy is taking on a new challenge–partnering with DWTS chamion Derek Hough to compete on Dancing with the Stars! New cast was announced today on Good Morning America. Congrats, Amy! We will be cheering you on and making sure your “dancing […]
Paralympic Alpine Skiing Trail Blazer: POA Orlando’s “Z,” Bilateral Above Knee Amputee
Throwback Thursday! With the start of the 2014 Sochi Paralympics upon us, it seems fitting to showcase one of the trail blazing adaptive athletes in alpine skiing — our own “Z!” She skied on BILATERAL ABOVE KNEE PROSTHETIC LEGS in the 70’s and 80’s, way before computerized knees and specialized sports equipment, and helped pave […]
POA’s Amy Purdy in P&G #ThankYouMom Commercial!
A must watch! Amy Purdy did a great job narrating this P&G piece which features paralympic athletes and their moms. Amy will be going for the GOLD in Sochi next month! #Inspiring #ThankYouMom #GoAmy Click Here to View Video
We’re Getting into the Christmas Spirit!
There’s nothing like playful, loving children–and dogs–with smiling faces to put you in the holiday spirit! We wish all of our POA friends and family a very merry and blessed Christmas season! #Joy Click here to view video
POA Client Igor Ivanov – Parasnowboard Athlete
Thank you, Igor, for sharing these great photos from the Parasnowboarding World Cup in Landgraaf, Netherlands! We wish you continued success in your endeavors! #NoBoundaries
Great new invention by MIT – the Smart Wheel for Bicycles
Check out this new *smart* wheel developed by MIT. Pretty impressive! Would be especially helpful for amputees cycling in hilly or mountainous areas. Smart Wheel
POA’s Bryce Williams (AK) ROCKS the Zip Line!
Bryce sent us these great photos from his recent zip line experience. Another POA client taking the *dis* out of his ability! #Believe #TryHarder #Succeed
POA’s Scout Bassett breaks World Record!
Sending a shout out to Scout Bassett! She set a new world record in the 400m this weekend! #POAProud
Amy Purdy and Celeste Corcoran–both bilateral amputees–are #POAStrong
Two of the most *wicked strong* survivors and amazing women we know–Amy Purdy and Celeste Corcoran–are in the (POA) house today! #BostonStrong #LiveBeyondLimits #POAOrlando
Meet Hernan Knob of Colombia, and read his incredible story of survival, 10/23/2013
The time was 3:30 am on June 5, 1993, in Pereira, Colombia. Hernan Knob, then a 22-year-old college student, had just finished a shift at a popular night club when he heard a knock at the door. As Hernan turned the knob and opened the door he was met by a blinding light and tremendous […]