DFSC

DFSC
Bristol CC Outdoor Education Centre situated in the village of Parkend in The Forest of Dean

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Disabled High Challenges


Well, the staff training paid off and our new converted paraglider harness worked well. We recently had a student stay with us who had cerebral palsy. The transfer from wheelchair to the adapted harness was much more straightforward than using a conventional full bodied harness and it also provided comfortable and protective support whilst still providing freedom for involuntary muscular movements.


 'J', our student, loved it and had 3 goes down the zip wire.


 'J' also got some altitude on the High Ropes Course and was ably assisted by his team mates who hauled him the whole way up - good teamwork. He then enjoyed a swing from lower down followed by some spinning. So action packed sensory experience was had.


During his 3-day stay 'J' went round the Sculpture Trail in his wheelchair, was involved with his team's problem solving challenges, shelter building and orienteering and gained a lot from the residential experience.

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  1. Also got some altitude on the High Ropes Course and was ably assisted by his team mates who hauled him the whole way up - good teamwork. He then enjoyed a swing from lower down followed by some spinning. So action packed sensory..

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