July 4, 2015
Leah: What an awesome experience once again. I joined Our Ability last year for 2 days on their bike journey and was thrilled to join them again in the Syracuse area for 2015. I am inspired by the perseverance that John and Doug show every day. This trip really shows how planning and pushing pays off with a great agenda and lofty goal. I saw some beautiful places in New York – Fairport, Pittsford and
July 3, 2015
Day 6 – 140 miles in to Journey! Yesterday, we bicycled from Fairport to Clyde. Originally we were going to stop in Lyons New York home of the Trail of Hope, our friend Mark to DeCracker, Bob Stopper and where we started our boat journey two years ago. Before we bicycle to Lyons, we left Fairport with our good friend Tracy Crosby. Tracy works at the Wayne County ARC. Wayne was and continues to be
July 2, 2015
Day 4 Photos
July 1, 2015
Rain, rain go away! by Andrea Robinson We are 85 miles into this years trip. Here at Day 3 today. This morning we had a send off from the Medina Lions Club – Thank you for the coffee! We had some rain first thing but we managed. John, Owen and I stopped at Orleans County ARC to see some wonderful friends at ARC of Orleans County – and have a little break. Albion is one
June 30, 2015
by Andrea Robinson Erie Canal 2015 Day 2 Today we rode from Niawanda Park to Medina, 37 miles. This is a section we all love. It’s always nice to have the canal right beside us once we get to Lockport. There was a wonderful event in Lockport with our friends from Opportunities Unlimited. The sun was shining and we were all in good spirits. Al rode with us from Lockport and it’s always nice to
June 28, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “In 2014 – when we saw thousands of New Yorkers on the Capitol Steps, we were humbled by how important advocacy is in New York. We know in early 2015 Governor Cuomo’s Employment First commission has started the dialogue to what can be achieved. Now, we must build on that discussion in New York State and raise awareness of the ability within the tens of thousands of New Yorkers with Disabilities!” –
