NA-DA-WA: Advocating for Native Athletes Who Are Disabled
Friday, March 29th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Featured guest Jimmy Squire lost his leg to a lawn-mowing accident at age 3 and discovered golf at age 15. Now 46, he works to bring Native people and veterans with disabilities to the game of golf. His goal is to create NA-DA-WA, Native American Disabled Amputee Wheelchair Association.
Attendees of this webinar will be able to:
Describe the impact limb amputation has on Native Americans
Discuss the role athletics has in Native American communities
Examine how to make the world of tournament athletics more welcoming to Native athletes who are disabled