March 23: LuskinOIC | UCLA Center for Cerebral Palsy Professional Conference and Family Forum

Join the UCLA Center for Cerebral Palsy for their annual professional conference and family forum. More than 100 PTs and families will join together at for a day of knowledge, networking and resources to empower kids with CP at LuskinOIC’s downtown campus. Attendees will hear from NIH Tenured researcher Diane Domiano and Director of UCLA Center for Cerebral Palsy Dr. Rachel Thompson on the latest evidence based research on the benefits of early intervention and PT for pediatric patients with CP.

The event will culminate with a full resource fair including community partners from Disability Resource Center, Regional Center, Abilitease, Socal Trykers, Go Baby Go, LuskinOIC Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, PlayLA, Inclusive Sol, Angel City Sports, Inclusion Matters / Shane’s Inspiration.

Join the free family forum (Space is limited)

Join the professional conference

March 15-17: Abilities Expo Los Angeles

The Abilities Expo is an annual event with around 3,000 attendees at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The free event consist of a full hall of service providers, community organizations, demonstrators and attendees seeking the latest and greatest aiming to support folks with disabilities.

This is a great opportunity to for folks to learn more about the mobility industry and service providers working directly with the disability community.

Register for free today

March 15-17: USA Para Track and Field Nationals

The United States Para Track and Field Nationals are coming to Hilmer Stadium at Mount San Antonio (Mt. Sac) Junior College. March 15-17.

This is NOT A MEDICAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 

However, there are open event volunteer roles with United States Para Track and Field for those who are interested in supporting the National Championship.

Learn more and sign up today!

April 27 & 28 Triumph Foundation Adaptive Sports Festival | Santa Clarita

Medical volunteers needed: Thrive Adaptive is thrilled to support the Triumph Foundation Adaptive Sports Festival, April 27-28 at the Santa Clarita Recreation Centre.

Join us for one of the largest events of the year as more than 1,000 athletes of all abilities will join for a weekend of inclusive fun featuring more than 30 adapted sports ranging from WCMX to beep baseball and the legendary wheelchair obstacle course.

Medical volunteer sign up

Event registration 

Angel City Sports Youth Weekend

The 2024 Angel City Sports Youth Weekend is a two-day event introducing kids from ages 18 & under to adaptive sports and a celebration of what is possible. This year we feature 8+ adaptive sport clinics across 2 days. By the end of the weekend, all participants will be able to compete!

Saturday, March 23 – 8 am to 5 pm

Sunday, March 24 – 8 am to 5 pm

Signup to be a medical volunteer

 

Location: Harvard-Westlake Upper School 3700 Coldwater Canyon AvenueLos Angeles, CA, 91604

Wheelchair Basketball Practice with Angel City Sports

Join us to learn wheelchair basketball and sharpen your skills!  We will have an open gym with various basketball skills and drills led by experienced coaches from the Angel City Sports Wheelchair Basketball Program.

This is open to individuals of all ages and skill levels, beginner to advanced!  You may bring your own sports chair or use one from Angel City Sports.  Sign up at the following link and be ready to ball!

Time: 4 pm to 5:30 pm 

Location: Harvard Westlake High School – 3700 Coldwater Canyon Ave, Studio City, CA 91604

Air Rifle Program with Angel City Sports

Angel City Sports offers an adaptive air rifle program for veterans and athletes with disabilities!

This training will teach the basics of adaptive air rifle, including common adaptations for athletes who are amputees or have limb differences, spinal cord injuries, blind or visually impaired, and more. Please sign up to participate in this program! This is open to ages 18+.

You can sign up for one of two time slots: 11:30am to 1pm, or 1:00pm to 2:30pm.

Event Location: Compton Hunting and Fishing Club, Compton, CA 90221

Triumph Foundation Handcycle Clinic

Join Triumph Foundation for a Handcycling Clinic on Saturday, January 13th from 10am-2pm at the Triumph Headquarters at 27811 Avenue Hopkins Unit 5
Valencia, CA 91355

We will have our “stable” of handcycles for people to try riding. Bring your own bike if you have one, and family and friends are welcome to ride along with us.

We will be showing everyone the basics of the sport of handcycling. Water and snacks will be provided.

Questions: email Randy@triumph-foundation.org