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TESTIMONIALS

"We all have to push

the envelope to take

ourselves beyond what

we think we're

capable of"

-Access Challenge 2009

"If you weren't in the chair,

it wouldn't have made it up.

It would have been heavier

without you in it"

-Access Challenge 2009

"Athough I was in a wheelchair,

just like everyone else".

-Clayton March 2009

"The team was absolutely

amazing. Feeling part of

the team for the first time

in my life... It was some-

thing extremely new for me"

-Access Challenge 2009

Because of this weekend

I’ve been able to give back

…when I looked at his face

he was smiling.”

-Access Challenge 2009

"This isn't just about

people with disabilities.

Inclusion is about

-Access Challenge 2009

“My trip to Bowron Lakes

was a turning point in my life!”

-CRIS 2009

"I got to go on a bicycle

ride for the first time in

my life... incredible!"

-Access Challenge 2009

"As I reached the top of

the mountain, I felt like

I was on top of the world."

-Clayton March 2009

"These are special people and

to see the smiles on the faces

of the disabled participants as

they expierience the joy of

nature is just priceless."

-Ronn Cannan, M.P.

"Thank you all for helping

her to make her goal

a reality!"

-Susi Vander Wyk 2009

"The CRIS program for the

disabled has given her

a renewed sense of worth,

confidence and social

interaction with people"

-Norma Wesche 2009

"It was a trip I'd always

dreamed of doing, and I'm so

glad Clay had the opportunity.

It was so beautiful!"

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Welcome to Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS) Adaptive Adventures!

What is Quality of Life?

Is it about: Mental and Physical health?

Being part of, included and accepted?

Having greater independence and reduced isolation?

Being integrated socially?

Having the same opportunities to experience life as others?

Or exploring and enjoying the beauty of Nature that surrounds you?

These are all aspects of life that people with disabilities in our communities strive for, and at CRIS Adaptive Adventures we make these dreams possible.

Click here to learn about the benefits of participating in CRIS Adaptive Adventures.

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