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Get Out of the Office and Truly “Unplug” on Your Grand Canyon River Rafting Trip with Arizona River Runners
Aug 24th
Get Out of the Office and Truly “Unplug” on Your Grand Canyon River Rafting Trip with Arizona River Runners
At Arizona River Runners, we happen to think that we have the best job in the world. So, we’ve decided to share it with anyone who wants to come along. When you join one of our rafting excursions, you’ll have no problem understanding why we love to go to work everyday. Compare a day in our “office” to a day in yours:
We start our day with coffee and breakfast in the majestic setting of one of the most amazing places in the world. We’re not fighting traffic, and you’ll see how starting your day floating through the morning calm of the Colorado River feeds your soul instead of draining it.
No fluorescent lighting for us, and forget about staring at the glare of a computer screen or those tired old memos from the boss posted on your cubicle walls throughout the day. We enjoy some of the most amazing scenery in the world, experienced from a vantage point that most people never see.
No ringing phones, overflowing inboxes, expense reports and tiresome tasks. There’s a rhythm to the days, but our trips are far from routine. Every bend in the river brings a fresh perspective and the chance to experience something new – you might be facing the adrenaline pumping rush of rapids, or the chance to float lazily for a while and take in the scenery.
Been doing the same ol’, same ol’ on the job for years? Our trips are fantastic learning experiences. Our guides will share a wealth of knowledge and some pretty incredible stories throughout the trip. Ask them questions and soak up as much as you can. From learning to read river conditions and practicing environmentally responsible camping techniques to Grand Canyon history and folklore, our guides will keep you informed every step of the way.
On an ARR trip, you’ll experience teamwork and bond with the others on your trip in a way you’ll probably never see in the office. No gossip in the breakroom, no competition for the big promotion. We are a team led by some of the most knowledgeable guides in the business, successfully navigating the challenges of one of the most awe-inspiring bodies of water in the world. You just might develop a new definition for the word “success” after sharing some time in our workplace.
Become a Special Olympics Arizona Athlete
Aug 14th
Become a Special Olympics Arizona Athlete
Step 1: Submit an Athlete Interest Form OR Find a Local Program and contact your Area Director.
Step 2: Complete the Athlete Medical & Release forms.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible to participate in Special Olympics, athletes must:
Be at least 8 years old (Children ages 2 1/2 to 7 are eligible to participate in the Young Athletes Program).
Have a current Medical and Consent Form on file.
Identified by an agency or professional as having one of the following conditions: intellectual disability; a cognitive delay as determined by standardized measures such as intelligence quotient or other generally accepted measures; or a closely related development disability, i.e., functional limitations in both general learning and adaptive skills.
What is the definition of intellectual disability?
According to the World Health Organization:
Intellectual disability is a condition of arrested or incomplete development of the mind characterized by impairment of skills and overall intelligence in areas such as cognition, language, and motor and social abilities.
Intellectual disability can occur with or without any other physical or mental disorders.
Although reduced level of intellectual functioning is the characteristic feature of this disorder, the diagnosis is made only if it is associated with a diminished ability to adapt to the daily demands of the normal social environment.
How prevalent are intellectual disabilities?
Intellectual disability knows no boundaries. It cuts across the lines of racial, ethnic, educational, social and economic backgrounds, and it can occur in any family. The following statistics and information on intellectual disabilities have been adapted from information from the Population Reference Bureau, The Arc (formerly the Association for Retarded Citizens), the World Health Organization and various associations for people with disabilities.
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 190 million people or three percent of the world’s population, have intellectual disabilities – the largest disability population in the world.
Special Olympics Arizona’s (SOAZ) goal is to empower the over 180,000 Arizonans with intellectual disabilities to be healthy, productive, and respected members of society through SOAZ’s year-round sports training, competitions and support programs.
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