ParaRowing on the Ohio River
Pararowing, or adaptive rowing, has kept me in good physical – and mental – health during 2020. The first Saturday in October was a perfect day to go for a row on the Ohio River. Enjoy the scenery of Kentucky and Indiana from the river. Read more below about the
An Accessible, Informative and Carefree Cruise on the Ohio River
I’m always looking for new and accessible activities in Louisville, Kentucky. And that’s how I stumbled upon the Mary M. Miller and a cruise on the Ohio River.
Conquering a Mountain in a Sit-Ski (Video)
Skiing with a sit-ski was an adaptive sport I hadn’t tried. Several years ago I got to go to Boulder, Colorado, to speak, and my friend Kerry said, “We’ve got to go skiing, Jen!” Somehow I knew that was coming. Kerry had tried to get me to go downhill skiing
Bayada Regatta – A Para-Rowing Event (Video)
Each year Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, hosts the Bayada Regatta, an adaptive rowing – or para-rowing – event. Watch the video below for an introduction to para-rowing and to see video of me rowing at this year’s regatta. For more information on para-rowing, read this BardCare article.
The Courage to Dance (video)
Taking a dance lesson took more courage than any other physical activity I’ve attempted. Yes, I row and play tennis and wheelchair rugby. I’ve tried adaptive rock climbing, sled hockey and downhill skiing. But dancing from my wheelchair has always been off-limits.
Locust Grove: The Perfect Place to Experience Louisville’s History
Over the years I’ve fallen in love with Locust Grove. The Georgian-styled mansion was built around 1792 and is located on 55 acres of beautiful rolling hills. The house and land belonged to William and Lucy Clark Croghan. Its rich history includes throngs of well-known historical figures who were welcomed
Emily is Flying High at AcroYoga
AcroYoga can be adapted? Yep. Emily Shryock is one of those amazing people I met when I started playing wheelchair rugby. In this BardCare article, I interviewed Emily to learn more about her experience with AcroYoga. Click here to read this article.
The Wonder Women of Rugby
Wheelchair rugby. It’s probably not the first sport you think of if you know me. But I’ve grown to love it. Read more at Bard Care by clicking the link below.
Jenny Smith
After a spinal cord injury at 16, I discovered that a wheelchair could take me places I never dared to imagined.
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