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The Camp Abilities Story: Dad, Can I Have a Unicycle?

The Camp Abilities Story: Dad, Can I Have a Unicycle?

By Lauren Lieberman.    The following excerpt is taken from Chapter 1 of The Camp Abilities Story.    My dad spoke affectionately but firmly. “If you don’t learn how to...
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The Camp Abilities Story: Introduction to Adapting.

The Camp Abilities Story: Introduction to Adapting.

By Lauren Lieberman.    The following excerpt is taken from Chapter 1 of The Camp Abilities Story.    Just as sports started early with me, so did adapting, although I...
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The Camp Abilities Story: My Aha Moment.

The Camp Abilities Story: My Aha Moment.

By Lauren Lieberman.    The following excerpt is taken from the Prologue of The Camp Abilities Story.    It was my senior year at West Chester University in Pennsylvania, and...
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Fulbright Global Scholarship: Brazil

Fulbright Global Scholarship: Brazil

By Lauren Lieberman.  Brazil was the perfect location for the third and final leg of my three-month Fulbright journey. We had already made worthwhile contributions in Ghana and Ireland. I...
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Fulbright Global Scholarship: Ghana

Fulbright Global Scholarship: Ghana

By Lauren Lieberman. Ghana: Where Are The Kids? Accra, Ghana: August 2019 Having been awarded the US State Department’s Fulbright Global Scholar Award, I began my journey in Ghana. After...
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Issues and Education: 19 Ways to Step Back by Laurel J. Hudson, PhD

Issues and Education: 19 Ways to Step Back by Laurel J. Hudson, PhD

By June Converse. If you follow this blog, you might remember reading an article titled Let ‘Em Crash where I realized just how much I had to learn. Shortly after...
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The Camp Abilities Story

The Camp Abilities Story

By Lauren Lieberman. My book The Camp Abilities Story is available! In 2009 I was sitting on a ferry in Alaska while on vacation. Those of you who know me will not...
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Coach Spotlight: Brian Kulaga

Coach Spotlight: Brian Kulaga

By June Converse. The Five Qualities of a Coach One of the most unique – and I think the best – elements of Camp Abilities is the one-on-one coach-to-athlete relationship....
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Legacy Spotlight: Terry Kelly (PART 2)

Legacy Spotlight: Terry Kelly (PART 2)

By June Converse. Our last blog introduced you to Terry Kelly and while I’m sure I did not do him justice, I hope you were able to sense the sincerity...
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Legacy Spotlight: Terry Kelly (PART 1)

Legacy Spotlight: Terry Kelly (PART 1)

By June Converse.  Terry Kelly wrote “The Power of the Dream” and before I write about that journey and the song’s impact, it’s important to know who Terry Kelly is...
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Director Spotlight: Ursula Barrett, Camp Abilities Ireland

Director Spotlight: Ursula Barrett, Camp Abilities Ireland

By June Converse.  Ursula Barrett’s entire professional life has focused on providing recreation and sports to the citizens of Ireland. Currently, she is in her 15th year as a lecturer...
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Fulbright Global Scholarship: Ireland

Fulbright Global Scholarship: Ireland

By Lauren Lieberman.  After a whirlwind trip to Ghana, and four days at home, I set off for Ireland. Ghana is extremely hot and dry. Ireland is cool and wet....
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The Fulbright Global Scholarship Program

The Fulbright Global Scholarship Program

By Lauren Lieberman. One of the best aspects of Camp Abilities is the encouragement and validation we are able to give our campers. Each of the counselors believes – firmly...
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Issues and Education: Watch Our Campers Learn to Self-Advocate!!

Issues and Education: Watch Our Campers Learn to Self-Advocate!!

By June Converse. “I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.”...
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Issues and Education: “Let ‘Em Crash”

Issues and Education: “Let ‘Em Crash”

By June Converse. Not Really Getting It I’ve been blessed to work with many people in the Camp Abilities World -- writing these blogs and participating in a variety of...
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Issues and Education: Universal Design is an ATTITUDE

Issues and Education: Universal Design is an ATTITUDE

By June Converse. Assume People Can “Be conscious of your bias and try to correct them before they become judgments.” ~ Raveena, age 14 Recently we posted an article about...
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Issues and Education: Universal Design

Issues and Education: Universal Design

By June Converse. When I was in middle and high school, I did not enjoy volleyball. I used to find excuses to get out of playing. But I assure you,...
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Legacy Spotlight: Paul Ponchillia

Legacy Spotlight: Paul Ponchillia

By June Converse. My Blindness is a Valuable Asset Camp Abilities is an amazing camp for amazing kids. But Lauren Lieberman did not create Camp Abilities in a vacuum. She...
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Director Spotlight: Jennifer Stelmach

Director Spotlight: Jennifer Stelmach

By June Converse.  “It’s my favorite week of the year. Hands down. My favorite week. Yes, it’s worth it. ~ Jennifer Stelmach, Director, Camp Abilities Florida Whether in NY, Alaska...
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Athlete Spotlight: Sean Meek

Athlete Spotlight: Sean Meek

By June Converse. If you know Camp Abilities, you know the founder and directors are committed to introducing physical fitness and sport to children who are visually impaired. It’s a...
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Coach Spotlight: Justin and Matt

Coach Spotlight: Justin and Matt

By June Converse. Just Say Yes “When opportunity arises – without details, without logistics – just say yes.” ~ Matt Mescall A Journey to Alaska. A Journey to a Forever...
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