4MyChild: Help and Hope for Life

November 15, 2006

Bike Program for Kids with Disabilities: Programs to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC)

This is a wonderful FREE program. The rewards that come from watching a disabled child learn to ride a bike on their own just can’t be measured. Learning to ride a bike for any child gives self esteem and self confidence a huge boost

This program is available in Michigan. Another great program set to help people with disabilities achieve their cycling goals. To accomplish these goals, we have established training techniques that have been successful for years. We work with any ability level and any person three years old or older.
From their website:
PEAC uses a variety of equipment, from adaptive trikes to standard mountain bikes. Students will have the opportunity to ride tandems, which develops balance and strength, and most students think the tandem is “really cool.” While most equipment is available for student use on-site, a student may want to bring his or her own bike if it is specifically adapted, or just personal preference.
Contact info:
734-484-2758

Website: http://www.bikeprogram.org/programs.html