2001 Season
Here is a complete listing of all the shows in 2001.
Current stories can be found under 2007 Season.
Stories from season 2 can be found here.
Stories from season 3 can be found here.

Show 1 Story 1
The first was on the Michigan Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame. The hall has an outstanding web site that will give you all the information you need. For more information contact them at 248-829-8277 or visit their web site at www.adhof.org.
Show 1 Story 2
The second story was on Snow Skiing for the Disabled, a program put together by Michigan Adaptive Sports. They do not have a web site but if you need more information you can contact Carol Roubal at 248-988-0156. Michigan Adaptive Sports puts on their ski clinics at Pine Knob Ski Resort in Clarkston, MI. The number is 248-625-0800. There are several clinics coming up in January/February.

Show 2
This weeks show featured MIRA – The Mental Illness Research Association. Started here in Detroit by Patrick Elwell, MIRA has been doing some great things. For information on MIRA check out at 800-896-6472 or visit their web site at www.miraresearch.org.
We also had a story on the Paralyzed Veterans of America – Michigan Chapter. Their recent fundraiser was a great success. To get involved with upcoming PVA events contact them at 800-638-6782 or visit their web site at www.comnet.org/mpva.
Show 3
The Michigan Youth Leadership Forum is an annual event. For information contact the Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns – A Family Independence Agency at 517-334-8000 or visit their web site here.
Show 4
Do you know a young person who wants to get involved in wheelchair basketball? For information on the Sterling Heights Challengers contact the City of Sterling Heights, Special Recreation Programs At 810-446-2708 or visit their web site at http://www.ci.sterling-heights.mi.us/.

We did a story on the Warren Orlick Golf Tournament. To find out about this years tournament contact: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department at 888-627-2757.
For information on our story about Handicapped Parking Space abuses contact the Paralyzed Veterans of America – Michigan Chapter at 800-638-6782 or visit their web site at www.comnet.org/mpva.

Show 5
Our main feature this week was on Cross Trainers Fitness Forum in Clinton Twp. They have a great facility for working out, and they have a excellent area that caters to people with disabilities that wish to work out. Contact them at 810-263-6600 or visit their web site at www.CrossTrainersFitness.com.

We also did a story on modern libraries and how they are making them accessible. We visited the Brandon Twp. Library in Ortonville. Contact them at 248-627-1460 or visit their web site at www.brandonlibrary.org.

Creative Controls in Troy, MI adapts vehicles for disabled drivers. Contact them at 248-577-9800 or visit their web site at www.creativecontrolsinc.com.

Show 7
Leader Dogs for the Blind is located in Rochester, MI. To get information on Leader Dogs for the Blind contact them at 888-777-5332 or visit their web site at www.leaderdog.org.
Easter Seals helps support our show. To get more information, contact their national headquarters at 312-726-6200 or visit their web site at www.easter-seals.org.
We highlighted Optical Illusions on this weeks show. For more information, please contact them at www.mdscski.org/oi. Also, check out our Calendar of Events page for highlighted Optical Illusions events.

Show 14 Story 1
Adaptive Golf Clinic. Sponsored by Oakland County Parks. For more information contact Sandy Dorey at 248-858-7596
Show 14 Story 2
Broe Tabernacle Therapeutic Choir. Sponsored by Broe Rehabilitation Services. This story featured the Broe Tabernacle Choir focusing on the important therapeutic influence that music can bring toward the rehabilitation of brain injured individuals. For more information contact Broe Rehabilitation Services at 248-474-2763.
Show 14 Story 3
Adaptive Home Care Equipment. This story features equipment that can be utilized in the home by care providers to assist them with transfers and lifting of the individuals they are caring for. For more information contact Wright & Filippis or call Tony at 248-829-8211
Show 15 Story 1
Department of Natural Resources -- P.J. Hoffmaster State Park
This story showcases the new accessibility of P.J. Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegan. The Department of Natural Resources has recently completed renovations that dramatically improve accessibility to this beautiful state park.
Show 15 Story 2
Living with Limitations Expo. This story is about the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan's Expo at Cobo Hall. If you were not able to attend this years expo this story showcased the many services, activities, and technologies that are available to improve the lives of those living with limitations. For more information visit the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan web site

Show 16 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
This weeks show was all about Thunder Bay, in Ontario, Canada. Roger and the crew share with you some wonderful places for travel, adventure and discovery. Thunder Bay, Ontario provides an exceptional opportunity for the disabled to enjoy historic parks, wilderness camps for the whole family and accessible sailing charters on the Great Lake, Superior. All of the stories this week feature beautiful outdoor activities that provide affordable and very accessible adventures for the disabled and their families or friends. The Thunder Bay area in general has good transportation services, helpful, courteous personnel and unique opportunities for the disabled traveler. Make a plan to enjoy the beauty and hospitality of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada!! We encourage you to contact any of the information providers listed below via telephone or web site link.
www.thunderbay.com or 1-800-MOST-FUN for the Thunder Bay Tourist Assoc.
Handicap Action Group, Inc. and the Wilderness Discovery, Inc at 807-343-0414
100% Accessible and affordable lodging on beautiful Lake Shebandowan just north of Thunder Bay.
www.oldfortwilliam.on.ca or 807-473-2344 -- 25 acres of historically accurate reconstructed and reenacted 1815 fur camp. This was a trading fort, not a military fort, and represents the largest reconstructed camp in the world.
www.sailsuperior.com A special adventure for a day sail or for extended trips, the 40 foot ship accommodates two to three couples for a first class voyage or if you have the skills a “bare-bones” Lake Superior Sailing Charter. The ship sails out of Thunder Bay Marina from May through October.
Call 1-800-ONTARIO 1-800-668-2746 for information on Ontario Tourism
www.ontarioparks.com or 1-888-668-7272 for information on Ontario’s Parks and recreation opportunities.

Show 16 Thunder Bay, Story 1
Old Fort William This Park comprises 25 acres of historically accurate reconstruction of an 1815 Fur Trading Post. Old Fort William was not a military fort but rather a community of residents that provided a central location for trading along the shores of Lake Superior. Enjoy the site and historical information while engaging with “townsfolk” recreating the 1815 experience in both costume and manner. From fur traders to the town doctor, musicians and innkeepers, Old Fort William comes alive from Mid-May through Mid-October. For more info click the link above or call 807-473-2344
Show 16 Thunder Bay, Story 2
Sail Superior With 25 years of Lake Superior Sailing Experience what better way to experience the wonder of a sailing voyage for a day or an extended trip. This beautiful 40 foot ship can accommodate two to three couples and sails from the Thunder Bay Marina, Ontario, Canada from May through October. Click the link above for more information.
Show 16 Thunder Bay, Story 3
Wilderness Discovery, Inc. Through Handicap Action Group, Inc.
Wilderness Discovery, Camp Shebandowan is a 100% accessible "camp" that features several cabins and a central lodge. The Camp is located on Beautiful Lake Shebandowan, Ontario, Canada. Through volunteer efforts and fundraisers The Handicap Action Group works very hard to provide an affordable wilderness experience. This camp provides disabled persons and their families a truly top notch wilderness experience. Please call them for more information at 807-343-0414

Show 17 Story 1
The Proud Equestrian Program, "PEP". Certified disabled instructors teach horse back riding skills to the disabled from age 5 to 85. Part of the 4-H Club group of programs. For more information contact the 4-H Club at 248-858-0889
Show 17 Story 2
Tiger Baseball at Comerica Park. This story featured the accessibility of Comerica Park. A great place for the disabled to enjoy a ball game. For more information about tickets for the disabled contact Tiger Baseball Ticket Sales at 313-471-2255.

Show 18 Story 1
Michigan Wheelchair Games. The 36th year of the Michigan Wheelchair Games was host to athletic events such as shot-put, javelin throwing and of course wheelchair races. This annual event was coordinated by Diane Winterstein of the Sterling Heights Special Education Department.
Show 18 Story 2
MIRA Golf Outing. This years Mental Illness Research Association golf outing, fundraiser was dedicated to Marion Zender and took place at the Fortress of Frankenmuth. For more information contact MIRA at 800-896-6472 or at www.miraresearch.org.
Show 18 Story 3
This story was a look at the beautiful Tall Ships that came to Detroit as part of the 300th Birthday celebration of the city of Detroit.

Show 19 Story 1
The Department of Natural Resources at the Michigan State Fair. Bonnie Arthur of the Michigan DNR gives Roger and our viewers a first hand tour of the adaptive and accessible exhibits or activities available at the Michigan State Fair grounds. The DNR provides adaptive fishing equipment including pole, tackle and bait and also provides DNR personnel to provide assistance if needed. The one acre DNR fishing pond is open to persons with disabilities during regular State Fair hours and extended hours during the Labor Day Holiday. Mon-Fri Noon - 7pm, Sat. - Sun. 11am - 8pm For more information call 313-392-6515 or visit the web site www.michigandnr.com.
Show 19 Story 2
Michigan School for the Blind and Deaf computer and internet "drivers license" camp. This educational camp for the blind taught students how to use new screen reading software programs in order to utilize computers more completely. The software featured was JAWS and Home Page Reader. The JAWS program is a fully integrated software while the Home Page Reader software is really a browser program that enables the blind to "surf the net" and use e-mail. Another new software, developed by a Michigan programmer, that was not featured is "Scan and Read" by Premier Programming Solutions. This company now also has full reading software and should be considered as a purchase option. Check their web site at "Scan and Read" or call PPS at 517-668-8188. For more information regarding the featured software programs visit the following web sites. Home Page Reader offers a 30 day free trial if you click on their "download" link at Home Page Reader Click on this link to learn more about the Windows program called JAWS.
Show 19 Story 3
This story featured Tom Huggler and Roger visiting at one of the many barrier free fishing platforms in the Great Lake State. In this story we featured the Muskegon Harbor State Park fishing peers and Tom told us about the work the Great lakes Fisheries Trust is doing to make fishing barrier free in many Michigan locations. For more information you can go to Tom's web site at www.tomhuggler.com.

Show 20 story 1
This story was about the Livingston County Airport Vintage Airplane Show. We met pilot and Air Traffic Controller Ron Cooper, who told us about the International Wheelchair Aviators Assoc. The Story featured vintage aircraft like the B-17, T-28 and Bi-Planes.
Show 20 Story 2
Story two was about the Oakland-Macomb Center for Independent Living Town Hall. We also talked about the transportation services offered by SMART. For more information about the Center for Independent Living click the web-site link above or call: 810-268-4160. For more info about SMART call 800-624-3455
Show 20 Story 3
This story was about the Special Opportunities for Amputee Rehabilitation, Golf Outing. To learn more about SOAR contact Wendy Beattie at 248-674-9600

Show 21 Story 1
The number of senior and disabled drivers continues to grow as our general population ages. Traffic and community planers need to consider this change in driver demographics as they prepare for the future. This story featured a video recently produced by the Traffic Improvement Association of Oakland County that helps community leaders and planers with considerations specifically targeted toward this changing driving public.
Show 21 Story 2
The annual Wright and Filippis Wheelchair Daze event is showcased in this story about this years event.

Show 22 Story 1
Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame, "Kick-off Dinner"
This story featured interviews with persons involved with the growth of the annual Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony. This years event will be held October 4th at Penna's in Sterling Heights. For tickets to the event or for more information call 248-829-8277 or go to the web site: www.adhof.org.
Show 22 Story 2
Beaumont Hospital Field Day is an event for children with disabilities of all types from ages 2 through 16 years. The event features participation in a variety of therapy based recreations. Also in this story we learned about the "Community Connection" efforts in conjunction with Oakland County Parks this group works to help people with recent disabilities to transition back into their community lifestyles.
Show 22 Story 3
This story was about the Michigan Youth Leadership Forum. This program is for disabled Juniors or Seniors in High School and helps them to recognize and develop their leadership capabilities. For more information visit the web site Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns Youth Leadership Forum link, or call 1-877-499-6232 toll free

Show 23 Story 1
West Bloomfield Community Center 15th annual Fame Games. This story highlighted the people and events of the 15th annual Fame Games. This year over 150 athletes with disabilities participated. The events included Swimming, Track, Basketball, Tennis and Soccer.
Show 23 Story 2
The Peer Resource Consultant services of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan were featured in a story they provided us. The Peer Resource Consultant is a person that has experienced renal failure, kidney replacement surgery, or other kidney and dialysis issues. These consultants are a valuable resources to those persons currently working through renal problems as they can provide first hand knowledge and guidance. For more information on the P.R.C. service call the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan at 313-971-2800 or toll free within michigan at 800-482-1455. Ask for Peer Resource Consultant Coordinator.
Show 23 Story 3
The Oakland-Macomb Center for Independent Living. The Centers for Independent Living are located throughout Michigan and provide a community outreach service in the assistance of transition specialties, support groups and training, for persons with disabilities. The Oakland Macomb center provides a variety of services.

Show 24 Story 1
Sports Tacular at Camp Dearborn was sponsored by Michigan Adaptive Sports and Oakland County Parks. This year events included water-skiing, hand cycling, kayaking, fishing, sailing and canoeing. Also Jim Munson of TAASC The Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition was involved with helping folks with their first kayak experience.
Show 24 Story 2
Community Integration Recreation, CIR. The seventh year of this community wide event was held in Battle Creek Michigan. This event serves as a model for other communities interested in developing an inclusional community recreation program of their own.
For more information contact Sue Rush at CIR (616) 968-8249 or visit the web site
www.CIR-inc.org.
Show 24 Story 3
Jerry Stackhouse Celebrity Basketball Game. Sponsored by the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. This event showcased the opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in sports. Several area celebrities including Jerry Stackhouse of the Detroit Pistons were on hand to challenge the Rehab All Stars. Jerry Serizen of the Michigan Thunderbirds helped the celebrities and encourages people that would like to learn wheelchair basketball to call the Michigan Thunderbirds at 810-274-4554.

Show 25 Story 1
In this segment we spoke with several people regarding the rise in instances of Autism in children. We Spoke with Senator Leon Stille about a promising program at Grand Valley State. We also learned about the Autistic Children's Treatment Network or ACT. Then we spoke with the mother of an affected child and a psychologist about Applied Behavior Analysis, and early intervention as part of the process toward recovery. For more information about Autism please call or visit the following web sites:
www.actnetwork.org the Autistic Children's Treatment Network Phone number: 248-988-9356
Grand Valley State, Autism Center Phone number: 616-486-6481
"M.I.A." Medical Interventions For Autism, Michigan: e-mail inquires to MIAMichigan@home.com.
Show 25 Story 2
The Multiple Sclerosis Society Da-Vinci Awards. This segment highlights this years award winners recognized for their contribution through design and engineering toward improving the lives and lifestyles of persons with disabilities. This year winners included iCan.com and GM Mobility among others.