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December 10, 2023 26 mins

The Parent Portal Show explores the world of adaptive sports and the impact they have on athletes with disabilities. The Coach James Gumbert shares his personal experience as quadriplegic and how adaptive athletics gave him purpose and a sense of identity. Stephen Nold and Coach highlight the value of sport in recovery, rehabilitation, and integration into society. They emphasize the importance of inclusion in adaptive athletics and the need for resources and support for athletes with disabilities. Coach also discusses the impact of adaptive sports in other countries and the collateral damage that disabilities can have on families. They conclude by emphasizing the power of community in adaptive sports and the transformative effect it has on athletes and their families.

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