SportsNet Praised by Dr. Brad Berk in Rochester D&C

September 07, 2010

Dr. Bradford Berk, chief executive of University of Rochester Medical Center, praised Rochester Rehabilitation's SportsNet program for its adaptive sports equipment. He is riding a recumbent tricycle about a year after suffering a serious spinal cord injury from a bike accident. The article - written by Rochester Democrat and Chronicle staff writer Chris Swingle - was published Wednesday, September 1, 2010.

You can read the full story here.

SportsNet - an inclusive sports and recreation program of Rochester Rehabilitation - has served more than 4,000 members of the community since its founding in 1998. People of all abilities participate in local sporting events and recreational activities such as cycling, outrigger canoeing and sled hockey through SportsNet's continued access to new adaptive equipment.

SportsNet is located at 1000 Elmwood Avenue on the corner of Elmwood and South Avenues (Door 6) on the Al Sigl Community of Agencies campus. To learn more about SportsNet, volunteer opportunities and a complete list of all summer events, please visit sportsnetny.org

Since 1919, Rochester Rehabilitation has been meeting the needs of people with disabilities and other disadvantages in the community. As Rochester continues to feel the effects of the nation’s economic distress, there is an increased need for the social, health and employment services Rochester Rehabilitation provides. Annually, more than 5,000 people receive services, or participate in programs at Rochester Rehabilitation.

Rochester Rehabilitation is proud to be one of the original founding members of the Al Sigl Community of Agencies – a collaborative partnership of nonprofits committed to making a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities. Rochester Rehabilitation is also a United Way Donor Designated Agency.

For more information, please visit our website at rochesterrehab.org.