SIOUX CITY, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — Long Lines Climbing, a local climbing gym, will be hosting its first Adaptive Climb Night next week.
The Adaptive Climbing Night event creates climbing opportunities for people with spinal cord injuries, amputations/limb differences, visual impairments, hearing impairments, traumatic brain injuries, neurological conditions, and developmental disabilities.
The event is limited to 20 participants, and pre-registration and a fee are required. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In April, staff and volunteers from the Long Lines Climbing, Siouxland District Health Department Miracle League of Sioux City, Camp High Hopes, and Siouxland Adaptive Sports participated in a two-day training Adaptive Climbing course with Paradox Sports.
The SDHD’s All Abilities Health & Wellness Coalition initiated the adaptive climbing. The Coalition aims to create a healthy inclusive community designed to include people with
disabilities by reducing barriers, increasing accessibility, and creating more physical activity
opportunities for people with disabilities.