Two Disabled Dudes Podcast

The idea for the Ataxian Athlete Initiative (AAI) adaptive cycling equipment grant program came when Kyle received a grant from the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which he used to purchase a Catrike recumbent trike. That purchase changed his life: while on it, he didn’t feel as physically limited as he felt most times. Realizing how impactful that grant was for him, he created a grant specifically for people with FA, to purchase adaptive cycling equipment, which is often times cost prohibitive for someone with a disability. Since 2009, the Ataxian Athlete Initiative has provided 32 individuals with adaptive cycling equipment. The application for 2017 is available now until May 1; any person with ataxia can apply by clicking “Apply for an AAI Grant” at curefa.org/aai, giving information on the applicant and what kind of equipment would work for them. Please remember that this is a competitive application process and funds are limited. Some tips to consider when applying to the AAI: Try out various adaptive e