Exercise is essential to increase independence of people with disabilities, but many find gyms inaccessible and unwelcoming
· With determination and support, Jason Mayweather, a man with cerebral palsy, works on improving his strength and ...
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Exercise is essential to increase independence of people with disabilities, but many find gyms inaccessible and unwelcoming
· With determination and support, Jason Mayweather, a man with cerebral palsy, works on improving his strength and balance at a disability-friendly gym in Brisbane.
· Despite facing challenges and previous negative experiences in other gyms, he continues to strive for independence.
· Dr. Georgia Munro-Cook highlights the importance of accessible exercise programs for people with disabilities, emphasizing the positive impact on mental health.
· Through his passion for sports, Jason advocates for all-ability sports in schools and believes in modifying activities to overcome limitations, proving that with effort and determination, anything is achievable.
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