1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,100 2 00:00:02,100 --> 00:00:06,533 (wind howling) 3 00:00:06,533 --> 00:00:11,699 [Music] 4 00:00:56,233 --> 00:00:56,333 [Music] 5 00:00:56,333 --> 00:00:58,333 - [Gene] We heard that the YMCA 6 00:00:58,333 --> 00:01:04,999 was having an adaptive sports expo at their TownLake Y. 7 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:08,900 So we had to go down there and check it out. 8 00:01:08,900 --> 00:01:14,033 They've got all kind of special needs adaptive programs. 9 00:01:14,033 --> 00:01:17,199 We just followed the green arrow to Julie 10 00:01:17,200 --> 00:01:19,166 and she told us about the event. 11 00:01:19,166 --> 00:01:23,632 Julie it's good to see you here today at the sports expo. 12 00:01:23,633 --> 00:01:27,066 Tell us, what's going on today? 13 00:01:27,066 --> 00:01:29,499 - [Julie] So this is our Paralymic event. 14 00:01:29,500 --> 00:01:31,200 We have it every year. 15 00:01:31,200 --> 00:01:36,600 We do it at the YMCA to showcase opportunities 16 00:01:36,600 --> 00:01:38,166 for people with disabilities. 17 00:01:38,166 --> 00:01:40,999 So we have various vendors that help 18 00:01:41,000 --> 00:01:42,800 individuals with disabilities. 19 00:01:42,800 --> 00:01:45,866 We have adaptive sports going on. Basketball. 20 00:01:45,866 --> 00:01:49,232 We have representatives from the rugby team 21 00:01:49,233 --> 00:01:54,699 and it's just a friendly time for people to get together. 22 00:01:54,700 --> 00:01:56,100 - [Gene] Okay. I have to ask you. 23 00:01:56,100 --> 00:02:02,100 So what programs, does your YMCA have on a regular basis? 24 00:02:02,100 --> 00:02:03,100 25 00:02:03,100 --> 00:02:05,700 - [Julie] On a regular basis at the Y we have 26 00:02:05,700 --> 00:02:10,766 adaptive sports, pretty much, wheelchair basketball, 27 00:02:10,766 --> 00:02:12,399 the team practices here. 28 00:02:12,400 --> 00:02:15,666 We also have a program where we put able bodied kids 29 00:02:15,666 --> 00:02:18,666 in sports wheelchairs and teach them to play basketball, 30 00:02:18,666 --> 00:02:21,532 for sort of a sensory experience. 31 00:02:21,533 --> 00:02:24,933 At the Oakhill Y we have Camp in Motion. 32 00:02:24,933 --> 00:02:27,499 And they have a lot of activities for, 33 00:02:27,500 --> 00:02:31,300 primarily for children with cerebral palsy. 34 00:02:31,300 --> 00:02:33,033 But the Y is open to all. 35 00:02:33,033 --> 00:02:34,666 So anyone who wanted to just come 36 00:02:34,666 --> 00:02:36,099 and exercise, could exercise. 37 00:02:36,100 --> 00:02:39,133 We have adaptive weight equipment, 38 00:02:39,133 --> 00:02:43,199 we have lifts in the pool, everybody's welcome here. 39 00:02:43,200 --> 00:02:46,633 - [Gene] Sound super. Thank you so much, Julie. 40 00:02:46,633 --> 00:02:47,599 Appreciate it. 41 00:02:47,600 --> 00:02:49,600 - [Julie] Thank you. 42 00:02:49,600 --> 00:02:52,266 - [Gene] We're here talking with Daniel and Emily 43 00:02:52,266 --> 00:02:55,699 with Texas Stampede. Daniel tell us, 44 00:02:55,700 --> 00:02:58,733 what is Texas Stampede all about? 45 00:02:58,733 --> 00:03:02,999 - [Daniel] Sure, yeah, Texas Stampede is Austin's club, 46 00:03:03,000 --> 00:03:05,333 wheelchair rugby team. 47 00:03:05,333 --> 00:03:08,099 So this is a sport called wheelchair rugby or quad rugby, 48 00:03:08,100 --> 00:03:10,566 previously known as murder ball. 49 00:03:10,566 --> 00:03:13,032 It's a full contact wheelchair sport 50 00:03:13,033 --> 00:03:17,699 that's really only for folks with quadriplegia 51 00:03:17,700 --> 00:03:20,766 or three or more impaired limbs. 52 00:03:20,766 --> 00:03:24,366 So the Austin team's been around quit a while. 53 00:03:24,366 --> 00:03:28,999 We typically finish top five in the nation. 54 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:31,633 We have a pretty competitive club team. 55 00:03:31,633 --> 00:03:32,933 Part of the reason behind that is 56 00:03:32,933 --> 00:03:35,933 our coach is the coach of Team USA. 57 00:03:35,933 --> 00:03:41,466 So folks actually travel to Austin to play for this guy, 58 00:03:41,466 --> 00:03:43,632 with the hopes and expectations of 59 00:03:43,633 --> 00:03:46,233 maybe one day making the team. 60 00:03:46,233 --> 00:03:48,099 - [Gene] Is that Gumby? 61 00:03:48,100 --> 00:03:50,100 - [Daniel] That would be, yes, James Gumbert. 62 00:03:50,100 --> 00:03:53,400 Most yeah, known as Gumby. 63 00:03:53,400 --> 00:03:58,533 - [Gene] Yeah, Dave and I interviewed Gumby before, 64 00:03:58,533 --> 00:04:03,399 now Daniel, is it only guys on the team or can Emily play? 65 00:04:03,400 --> 00:04:05,433 - [Daniel] No it's absolutely a co-ed sport 66 00:04:05,433 --> 00:04:08,699 and Emily's actually, when she's on the court 67 00:04:08,700 --> 00:04:11,366 she's usually the best athlete we have. 68 00:04:11,366 --> 00:04:14,299 So, we're lucky to have her. 69 00:04:14,300 --> 00:04:17,033 There's how many females in the league? 70 00:04:17,033 --> 00:04:18,433 - [Emily] There are about 50 woman who play 71 00:04:18,433 --> 00:04:21,533 in the United States, compared to about 100 guys. 72 00:04:21,533 --> 00:04:23,166 So, definitely still a minority. 73 00:04:23,166 --> 00:04:24,632 - [Daniel] So 15 to 100? 74 00:04:24,633 --> 00:04:25,466 - [Emily] 50. 75 00:04:25,466 --> 00:04:28,299 - [Daniel] 50. Okay. Okay. 76 00:04:28,300 --> 00:04:30,400 - [Gene] Well fantastic. Now if somebody 77 00:04:30,400 --> 00:04:33,166 wants more information on your organization 78 00:04:33,166 --> 00:04:36,366 or wants to get involved, how would they do that? 79 00:04:36,366 --> 00:04:39,732 - [Daniel] Yeah absolutely, So we do have a Facebook page, 80 00:04:39,733 --> 00:04:43,366 Fear the steer. Or Texas Stampede I should say. 81 00:04:43,366 --> 00:04:47,166 And then our website is Fearthesteer.com. 82 00:04:47,166 --> 00:04:50,066 So those would be the two best ways. 83 00:04:50,066 --> 00:04:52,499 You can connect with us either through Facebook 84 00:04:52,500 --> 00:04:56,266 or there's contact info on the website, as well. 85 00:04:56,266 --> 00:04:58,799 And we're always looking for volunteers. 86 00:04:58,800 --> 00:05:03,433 We're always looking for potential athletes so... 87 00:05:03,433 --> 00:05:05,366 Yeah, you know, we're always just looking to grow 88 00:05:05,366 --> 00:05:07,032 and get more people involved. 89 00:05:07,033 --> 00:05:09,399 - [Gene] Fantastic. Daniel, thank you much. 90 00:05:09,400 --> 00:05:10,600 Appreciate it. 91 00:05:10,600 --> 00:05:13,600 (active gym) 92 00:05:13,600 --> 00:05:16,900 - [Gene] Well I met Rachel here at the YMCA. 93 00:05:16,900 --> 00:05:21,900 Rachel, what are you doing here? What's all this about? 94 00:05:21,900 --> 00:05:23,600 - [Rachel] Well I work for Connect Hearing, 95 00:05:23,600 --> 00:05:26,366 so I get to help people hear everyday. 96 00:05:26,366 --> 00:05:29,166 I do hearing testing and I fit people with hearing aids 97 00:05:29,166 --> 00:05:31,199 at well, all of our clinics around here 98 00:05:31,200 --> 00:05:33,566 in the Austin area. 99 00:05:33,566 --> 00:05:36,899 - [Gene] Well super. I see you've got some products 100 00:05:36,900 --> 00:05:40,566 here on your table. What are your products here 101 00:05:40,566 --> 00:05:42,499 and how would they help people? 102 00:05:42,500 --> 00:05:44,533 - [Rachel] Well depending on our type of hearing loss, 103 00:05:44,533 --> 00:05:46,433 sometimes it requires a medical referral, 104 00:05:46,433 --> 00:05:48,933 but a lot of times we can help with hearing aids. 105 00:05:48,933 --> 00:05:50,666 And hearing aids come in a lot of 106 00:05:50,666 --> 00:05:52,132 different sizes and shapes. 107 00:05:52,133 --> 00:05:54,299 And these are just some of the ones that we have. 108 00:05:54,300 --> 00:05:57,500 It always helps to see what they look like. 109 00:05:57,500 --> 00:06:01,600 They're not quite as big as these ears, I promise. 110 00:06:01,600 --> 00:06:05,633 - [Gene] So, it use to be years ago, 111 00:06:05,633 --> 00:06:08,566 that hearing aids were big, like you say. 112 00:06:08,566 --> 00:06:11,366 Now they've got down quite small. 113 00:06:11,366 --> 00:06:14,732 Do you need a prescription to get a hearing aid? 114 00:06:14,733 --> 00:06:15,566 - [Rachel] Not typically. 115 00:06:15,566 --> 00:06:18,832 Some insurance plans do require it, a prescription. 116 00:06:18,833 --> 00:06:21,733 But generally what happens is, we start with a hearing test. 117 00:06:21,733 --> 00:06:23,333 So if you haven't had your hearing tested 118 00:06:23,333 --> 00:06:25,899 in the last ten years, it's time to start 119 00:06:25,900 --> 00:06:27,366 with that hearing test. 120 00:06:27,366 --> 00:06:29,932 All of our hearing tests are free at all of our clinics 121 00:06:29,933 --> 00:06:33,033 around the whole nation, honestly. 122 00:06:33,033 --> 00:06:36,333 And then we figure out what the best, 123 00:06:36,333 --> 00:06:40,933 the best solution is to the problem. If you have any at all. 124 00:06:40,933 --> 00:06:45,466 So, typically the answer is hearing aids, but not always. 125 00:06:45,466 --> 00:06:47,966 - [Gene] So Rachel, people wanna get a hold of you 126 00:06:47,966 --> 00:06:50,766 or your company, what's the best way? 127 00:06:50,766 --> 00:06:53,032 - [Rachel] Well the best way is to search for us online 128 00:06:53,033 --> 00:06:54,566 at Connecthearing.com. 129 00:06:54,566 --> 00:06:57,166 Or you can find us on our Facebook page 130 00:06:57,166 --> 00:07:01,332 at Connecthearing.com, mine is specifically 131 00:07:01,333 --> 00:07:06,533 Connecthearing.com/BeeCave, as in the street or the city. 132 00:07:06,533 --> 00:07:11,333 Or you can hashtag Connecthearingaustin. 133 00:07:11,333 --> 00:07:13,233 - [Gene] Wow, did you hear that folks? 134 00:07:13,233 --> 00:07:17,766 Plenty of choices. Rachel is here to help. Thanks Rachel. 135 00:07:17,766 --> 00:07:20,432 - [Rachel] Thank you so much. Hey have a good afternoon. 136 00:07:20,433 --> 00:07:23,033 Alright so also, if you'd like to contact me 137 00:07:23,033 --> 00:07:25,499 or if you have any questions about your hearing, 138 00:07:25,500 --> 00:07:28,033 or hearing loss or well, even ear wax, 139 00:07:28,033 --> 00:07:33,433 you can send me an email at Rachel.allen@connecthearing.com. 140 00:07:33,433 --> 00:07:39,399 That's spell r.a.c.h.e.l dot allen, a.l.l.e.n. at 141 00:07:39,400 --> 00:07:40,500 142 00:07:40,500 --> 00:07:44,900 connecthearing.com. 143 00:07:44,900 --> 00:07:45,733 - [Gene] Thank you Rachel. 144 00:07:45,733 --> 00:07:49,833 - [Rachel] Thank you so much. I had a blast doing that. 145 00:07:49,833 --> 00:07:51,666 - [Gene] We got to wondering around 146 00:07:51,666 --> 00:07:54,932 and watch a little bit of the wheelchair basketball 147 00:07:54,933 --> 00:08:00,566 going on. As you can see the cambers of the wheels 148 00:08:00,566 --> 00:08:04,899 are pushed out at the bottom and close together at top. 149 00:08:04,900 --> 00:08:08,433 This way they don't fall over when they make hard turns. 150 00:08:08,433 --> 00:08:10,666 There's a lot of rules involved in this game 151 00:08:10,666 --> 00:08:14,166 and it can be pretty challenging. 152 00:08:14,166 --> 00:08:16,332 I just met Tony here. 153 00:08:16,333 --> 00:08:21,099 He's telling us about the Texas Rowing For All program. 154 00:08:21,100 --> 00:08:23,000 Tony, tell us about that. 155 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:24,333 - [Tony] Alright, so hi, I'm Tony Coon. 156 00:08:24,333 --> 00:08:25,733 I'm with Texas Rowing For All. 157 00:08:25,733 --> 00:08:28,799 We provide adaptive rowing and paddling classes 158 00:08:28,800 --> 00:08:31,933 for people with disabilities here in Central Texas. 159 00:08:31,933 --> 00:08:34,366 We have different programs for people 160 00:08:34,366 --> 00:08:35,632 with visual impairments. 161 00:08:35,633 --> 00:08:37,033 People with intellectual disabilities. 162 00:08:37,033 --> 00:08:38,699 People with physical disabilities 163 00:08:38,700 --> 00:08:42,333 and adaptive equipment that helps accommodate 164 00:08:42,333 --> 00:08:44,633 anyone's disability and make rowing 165 00:08:44,633 --> 00:08:47,533 as successful sport for them to learn. 166 00:08:47,533 --> 00:08:48,999 - [Gene] What about me, Tony? 167 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:52,033 I'm a quad, do you have some kind of program for me? 168 00:08:52,033 --> 00:08:53,699 - [Tony] So we've had a couple quads come out 169 00:08:53,700 --> 00:08:55,233 and learn how to row. 170 00:08:55,233 --> 00:08:58,599 Obviously the fixed seat is something that you would use. 171 00:08:58,600 --> 00:09:01,933 And then we've got active hands, that your hands would help, 172 00:09:01,933 --> 00:09:04,866 you know, strap into the oars and then be able 173 00:09:04,866 --> 00:09:07,766 to learn how to row from there. 174 00:09:07,766 --> 00:09:09,932 We've got different equipment that we can work 175 00:09:09,933 --> 00:09:13,333 really in a safe environment, where you're out in the water, 176 00:09:13,333 --> 00:09:17,433 but there's no way that you boat would ever tip or... 177 00:09:17,433 --> 00:09:19,733 you know, our coach could to be on the boat with you, 178 00:09:19,733 --> 00:09:24,566 helping you learn how to do it as we're, as we're going. 179 00:09:24,566 --> 00:09:26,866 - [Gene] Alright, let's say I wanna get involved. 180 00:09:26,866 --> 00:09:30,366 Where exactly do I go, to launch, 181 00:09:30,366 --> 00:09:31,966 where do you launch the boats? 182 00:09:31,966 --> 00:09:34,432 - [Tony] So we launch the boats at the Texas Rowing Center, 183 00:09:34,433 --> 00:09:36,399 right behind Austin High School. 184 00:09:36,400 --> 00:09:38,733 If anyone would ever be interested in learning how to row, 185 00:09:38,733 --> 00:09:40,866 what you would do it, go to our website 186 00:09:40,866 --> 00:09:44,532 at texasrowingforall.org or email me personally 187 00:09:44,533 --> 00:09:47,199 at tony@texasrowingcenter.com 188 00:09:47,200 --> 00:09:50,266 and I would help accommodate, what' we're trying to do, 189 00:09:50,266 --> 00:09:51,432 a time that works for you 190 00:09:51,433 --> 00:09:53,633 and set you up with the right adaptive coach 191 00:09:53,633 --> 00:09:57,166 to get you set up and get you going. 192 00:09:57,166 --> 00:10:01,232 - [Gene] Well, you remember The Gene and Dave show 193 00:10:01,233 --> 00:10:04,699 was down at the Texas Rowing Center before 194 00:10:04,700 --> 00:10:09,200 and we like the way they launched the boats. 195 00:10:09,200 --> 00:10:11,766 Dave got into one of the kayaks there 196 00:10:11,766 --> 00:10:15,499 and they just push it off the dock and into the water. 197 00:10:15,500 --> 00:10:16,700 Was pretty smooth. 198 00:10:16,700 --> 00:10:18,800 - [Tony] Yeah. Oh yeah, we do, you know, 199 00:10:18,800 --> 00:10:20,566 we're able to get you out there pretty quick 200 00:10:20,566 --> 00:10:22,932 and pretty painlessly. 201 00:10:22,933 --> 00:10:25,599 Especially on kayaks or paddle boards or canoes, 202 00:10:25,600 --> 00:10:27,833 we've got plenty of groups that come out there 203 00:10:27,833 --> 00:10:30,499 and do the paddling with us every week. 204 00:10:30,500 --> 00:10:34,133 So it's a great time seeing all those kids, adults, 205 00:10:34,133 --> 00:10:36,166 anyone with a disability out there 206 00:10:36,166 --> 00:10:39,099 learning how to row and paddle. 207 00:10:39,100 --> 00:10:42,900 - [Gene] So Tony, Dave and I've been out 208 00:10:42,900 --> 00:10:47,333 to the Texas Rowing Center and also at the Camacho Center, 209 00:10:47,333 --> 00:10:50,433 how are your two programs similar? 210 00:10:50,433 --> 00:10:51,966 How are they different? 211 00:10:51,966 --> 00:10:53,966 - [Tony] Well we both offer adaptive rowing 212 00:10:53,966 --> 00:10:56,532 which is, you know, the main focus of our programs. 213 00:10:56,533 --> 00:10:58,166 And we wanna get as many people out there 214 00:10:58,166 --> 00:11:00,466 learning how to row as possible. 215 00:11:00,466 --> 00:11:02,166 But one of the biggest programs that 216 00:11:02,166 --> 00:11:06,132 Texas Rowing For All has, is out adaptive summer camps. 217 00:11:06,133 --> 00:11:07,833 And over the course of the summer, 218 00:11:07,833 --> 00:11:11,066 this past summer we served, we did six camps 219 00:11:11,066 --> 00:11:15,032 teaching people how to kayak, canoe, paddle board. 220 00:11:15,033 --> 00:11:17,399 We do some hiking on the Hike and Bike Trail 221 00:11:17,400 --> 00:11:19,666 right on the rowing center. 222 00:11:19,666 --> 00:11:21,999 This summer we served about 75 kids 223 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:24,200 with different disabilities. 224 00:11:24,200 --> 00:11:27,466 Some on the autism spectrum. Some with Downs Syndrome. 225 00:11:27,466 --> 00:11:30,766 Some with visual impairments and we give them 226 00:11:30,766 --> 00:11:33,632 a week long camp experience, five days a week, 227 00:11:33,633 --> 00:11:37,699 three hours per day and make it an outing for them. 228 00:11:37,700 --> 00:11:40,233 You know, a way for them to learn something new 229 00:11:40,233 --> 00:11:42,666 and something that they want to really try out 230 00:11:42,666 --> 00:11:45,866 and learn to see if they like it. 231 00:11:45,866 --> 00:11:47,532 - [Gene] Well that's fantastic. 232 00:11:47,533 --> 00:11:50,466 And the kids really need to be outdoors. 233 00:11:50,466 --> 00:11:52,732 - [Tony] Absolutely. So a lot of our programs 234 00:11:52,733 --> 00:11:55,599 that we've had, we've turned them coming from our 235 00:11:55,600 --> 00:11:59,833 camps and then they email me or I email them 236 00:11:59,833 --> 00:12:03,599 and they wanna come out for other events. 237 00:12:03,600 --> 00:12:07,066 This past weekend we had a group of seven of our campers 238 00:12:07,066 --> 00:12:10,332 come out and try out our new rowing barge as a group, 239 00:12:10,333 --> 00:12:12,833 because we thought, you know, you might wanna learn 240 00:12:12,833 --> 00:12:15,833 how to row, their parents seemed interested 241 00:12:15,833 --> 00:12:18,566 and the kids loved it. 242 00:12:18,566 --> 00:12:22,232 It's all about building blocks and learning how to 243 00:12:22,233 --> 00:12:23,566 a let's get them on the water, 244 00:12:23,566 --> 00:12:25,099 let's teach them how to kayak. 245 00:12:25,100 --> 00:12:26,866 And then say, okay you've kayaked, 246 00:12:26,866 --> 00:12:28,466 now do you wanna try rowing. 247 00:12:28,466 --> 00:12:30,932 And it's a progression what we've done 248 00:12:30,933 --> 00:12:34,633 and I think the kids are really enjoying it. 249 00:12:34,633 --> 00:12:36,899 - [Gene] Well, any instructions about like, 250 00:12:36,900 --> 00:12:39,833 dude, you start off with baby steps, 251 00:12:39,833 --> 00:12:41,599 you learn to walk, - That's right. 252 00:12:41,600 --> 00:12:42,966 - [Gene] And then you run. 253 00:12:42,966 --> 00:12:44,966 You've gotta build on experiences. 254 00:12:44,966 --> 00:12:47,232 Great things to learn - Absolutely. 255 00:12:47,233 --> 00:12:51,233 - [Gene] So Dave. Me and you. Me and you. 256 00:12:51,233 --> 00:12:55,366 Paddle boarding down at the Texas Rowing For All. 257 00:12:55,366 --> 00:12:56,366 Thanks Tony. 258 00:12:56,366 --> 00:12:59,499 - [Tony] Of course. 259 00:12:59,500 --> 00:13:00,800 - [Hannah] Hi. I'm Hannah Friesen. 260 00:13:00,800 --> 00:13:02,933 I'm an Occupational Therapist who works for 261 00:13:02,933 --> 00:13:04,133 Rehab Without Walls. 262 00:13:04,133 --> 00:13:06,666 And we, these are my co-workers. 263 00:13:06,666 --> 00:13:08,032 Leah, she's a Rec Therapist. 264 00:13:08,033 --> 00:13:10,399 And Erika, she's a PT. 265 00:13:10,400 --> 00:13:13,466 And we provide services for people 266 00:13:13,466 --> 00:13:16,399 who've had a neurological injury in their homes 267 00:13:16,400 --> 00:13:20,533 and we focus on getting people back into the community. 268 00:13:20,533 --> 00:13:27,466 So, that's Rehab Without Walls in a nutshell. 269 00:13:27,466 --> 00:13:30,232 You can go to Rehab Without Walls, 270 00:13:30,233 --> 00:13:32,499 is it rescare.com? 271 00:13:32,500 --> 00:13:37,266 Rehabwithoutwalls.com and find out more information. 272 00:13:37,266 --> 00:13:42,032 Yeah, that's probably the best place to go. 273 00:13:42,033 --> 00:13:45,166 - [Gene] We went walking around the Y 274 00:13:45,166 --> 00:13:49,332 to look at various exhibits, I talked to the vendors. 275 00:13:49,333 --> 00:13:53,533 And we came across this table that had all these drawings 276 00:13:53,533 --> 00:13:55,733 as if out of a coloring book. 277 00:13:55,733 --> 00:13:59,599 So kids, or even adults, I suppose could 278 00:13:59,600 --> 00:14:01,133 draw in these coloring books. 279 00:14:01,133 --> 00:14:06,199 Only adaptive scenes. People in wheelchairs enjoying sports. 280 00:14:06,200 --> 00:14:10,900 It was really nice to see. 281 00:14:10,900 --> 00:14:13,366 Well, look who we ran into. 282 00:14:13,366 --> 00:14:16,732 It's Jeff from Easter Seals. 283 00:14:16,733 --> 00:14:22,733 Now Jeff, works at one of the best kept secrets in Austin. 284 00:14:22,733 --> 00:14:27,099 Easter Seals, what do you call it, Jeff? 285 00:14:27,100 --> 00:14:28,933 - [Jeff] It is called the Life Center 286 00:14:28,933 --> 00:14:32,333 at Easter Seals, Central Texas. Yes. 287 00:14:32,333 --> 00:14:37,333 The two programs I work with are fit ability program. 288 00:14:37,333 --> 00:14:40,299 Which is essentially a gym where 289 00:14:40,300 --> 00:14:44,666 all the exercise equipment is set up 290 00:14:44,666 --> 00:14:47,866 for handicap and disabled folks. 291 00:14:47,866 --> 00:14:51,766 Then we also have our spinal and neuro recovery program, 292 00:14:51,766 --> 00:14:56,566 which is a program where people 293 00:14:56,566 --> 00:15:00,166 that have suffered a spinal injury can come 294 00:15:00,166 --> 00:15:05,699 and one on one work with a personal trainer 295 00:15:05,700 --> 00:15:12,266 to try to help recover as much function as possible. 296 00:15:12,266 --> 00:15:15,332 - [Gene] I just call it the wheelchair gym. 297 00:15:15,333 --> 00:15:19,733 But either way, if you're, if you have 298 00:15:19,733 --> 00:15:23,533 a mobility impairment and you're not exercising 299 00:15:23,533 --> 00:15:27,166 over there at Easter Seals, you're really missing out. 300 00:15:27,166 --> 00:15:30,232 All the equipment is accessible. 301 00:15:30,233 --> 00:15:33,799 Jeff and other folks are there to help you get started 302 00:15:33,800 --> 00:15:38,433 on a regular program. 303 00:15:38,433 --> 00:15:41,466 It's really helped me a lot. It'll help you too. 304 00:15:41,466 --> 00:15:42,699 Jeff, thank you so much. 305 00:15:42,700 --> 00:15:44,700 - [Jeff] Oh you're welcome. For more information 306 00:15:44,700 --> 00:15:48,533 you can find us on the web, Easter Seals, Central Texas. 307 00:15:48,533 --> 00:15:50,933 And there will be a link to the Life Center, 308 00:15:50,933 --> 00:15:53,799 click on that and you'll find our phone number 309 00:15:53,800 --> 00:15:55,900 and more information about our programs. 310 00:15:55,900 --> 00:15:57,800 Just give us a call. 311 00:15:57,800 --> 00:16:01,833 Chad Stead is my boss and compadre. 312 00:16:01,833 --> 00:16:03,833 The two of us will be more than happy 313 00:16:03,833 --> 00:16:06,199 to answer questions and give you a tour 314 00:16:06,200 --> 00:16:07,933 and show you around. 315 00:16:07,933 --> 00:16:10,199 Thanks for your support Gene. I appreciate it. 316 00:16:10,200 --> 00:16:13,600 - [Gene] You bet. Thank you Jeff. 317 00:16:13,600 --> 00:16:45,066 (fun instrumental music)