We're Not Stumped - Centering on life stories of Amputees and the Limb Loss / Limb Difference Communities

We're Not Stumped Nonprofit Freedom's Wings Arizona S3 E15

April 11, 2024 Mike Bolland Season 3 Episode 15
We're Not Stumped Nonprofit Freedom's Wings Arizona S3 E15
We're Not Stumped - Centering on life stories of Amputees and the Limb Loss / Limb Difference Communities
More Info
We're Not Stumped - Centering on life stories of Amputees and the Limb Loss / Limb Difference Communities
We're Not Stumped Nonprofit Freedom's Wings Arizona S3 E15
Apr 11, 2024 Season 3 Episode 15
Mike Bolland

Freedom’s Wings Arizona, a non-profit organization operated by individuals with disabilities, whether physical or developmental, has the mission of introducing the exhilarating world of soaring to such individuals. 

Their objectives include: 

  • Introducing individuals with disabilities to the soaring experience through Therapeutic Recreation, offering demonstration flights free of charge. 
  • Providing qualified individuals with disabilities the opportunity to learn soaring, with options including solo flights, attainment of a private glider license, and further progression. 
  • Offering training programs for instructors, ground crew, and flying students. Sharing the joy of soaring with many people throughout the State of Arizona. 
  • Advocating for the adaptation of sailplanes with hand controls in other glider clubs and commercial operations, thereby increasing access for individuals with disabilities to enjoy soaring. 



Freedom's Wings Arizona draws inspiration from the successful model of Freedom's Wings International, a similar non-profit organization that has been serving our community for over 35 years.

Links: https://freedomswingsaz.org



#disabilityawareness #disability #glider #gliders #nonprofit 

Send Mike a Message!

Support the Show.



Want to be considered as a guest? Fill out the form here: https://werenotstumped.com/contact-amputee-podcast/

Want to learn more about our host Mike Bolland? See his website https://mikebolland.com/

We're Not Stumped - Limb Loss & Limb Difference
Become a supporter of the show!
Starting at $3/month
Support
Show Notes

Freedom’s Wings Arizona, a non-profit organization operated by individuals with disabilities, whether physical or developmental, has the mission of introducing the exhilarating world of soaring to such individuals. 

Their objectives include: 

  • Introducing individuals with disabilities to the soaring experience through Therapeutic Recreation, offering demonstration flights free of charge. 
  • Providing qualified individuals with disabilities the opportunity to learn soaring, with options including solo flights, attainment of a private glider license, and further progression. 
  • Offering training programs for instructors, ground crew, and flying students. Sharing the joy of soaring with many people throughout the State of Arizona. 
  • Advocating for the adaptation of sailplanes with hand controls in other glider clubs and commercial operations, thereby increasing access for individuals with disabilities to enjoy soaring. 



Freedom's Wings Arizona draws inspiration from the successful model of Freedom's Wings International, a similar non-profit organization that has been serving our community for over 35 years.

Links: https://freedomswingsaz.org



#disabilityawareness #disability #glider #gliders #nonprofit 

Send Mike a Message!

Support the Show.



Want to be considered as a guest? Fill out the form here: https://werenotstumped.com/contact-amputee-podcast/

Want to learn more about our host Mike Bolland? See his website https://mikebolland.com/