{"id":117392,"date":"2023-04-06T21:34:47","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T01:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=117392"},"modified":"2023-04-06T21:35:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T01:35:28","slug":"good-shepherd-rehabilitation-to-host-series-of-free-adaptive-fishing-and-golfing-events-for-people-with-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=117392","title":{"rendered":"Good Shepherd Rehabilitation to Host Series of Free Adaptive Fishing and Golfing Events for People with Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo Caption: A collection of photos from 2022\u2019s adaptive sports events, including golf and fishing, as presented by Good Shepherd Rehabilitation.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

ALLENTOWN, Pa. \u2014\u00a0<\/strong>For the second consecutive year, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation is hosting a series of free adaptive fishing and golfing events for people living with disabilities this spring and summer.<\/p>\n

The only offering of its kind in the Lehigh Valley, the nine adaptive fishing and golfing outings offer a chance to learn basic fishing and golfing techniques and gain experience with adaptive equipment. The series begins May 2 with fishing and runs until mid-September with a final golfing event.<\/p>\n

The events are open to those who are at least 18 years old and living with a disability. Registration is required.<\/p>\n

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Photo Caption: A collection of photos from 2022\u2019s adaptive sports events, including golf and fishing, as presented by Good Shepherd Rehabilitation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A team of recreational therapists from Good Shepherd \u2014 Susan Bates, Linda Bollinger and Katrina Pidstawski \u2014 designed the free adaptive sports offerings.<\/p>\n

\u201cFishing and golfing should be accessible to all people,\u201d says Katrina Pidstawski, a recreational therapist at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital. \u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to a second straight year of this series, where we can demonstrate how to use adaptive fishing rod holders, casting aids and knot-tying devices, as well as adaptive golfing equipment. We look forward to the community joining us this spring and summer.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adaptive Fishing<\/strong><\/p>\n

All adaptive fishing sessions are 2-4 p.m. at the Lehigh Valley Road Runners Club House, 1696 Park Drive, in Allentown.<\/p>\n