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The Ability Experince has a number of national events, including cycling events, construction
projects, and adaptive sports events. List and briefly describe five (5) of these national events.
Your description should include relevant information such as the purpose of the event, number of
participants, route(s) traveled, and fundraising requirements.
What is Ability Weekend - held across the country during fall and spring semesters; undergraduate
students come together for a weekend to create accessible environments at camps for people
with disabilities
Ability Camp - alternative spring break; renovate campus and build accessible environments
that enhance the summer camp experience for people with disabilities
Journey of Hope - cross-country cycling event; nearly 100 undergraduate and alumni cyclists
and crew members each year; three routes - North (starting in San Francisco), South (starting
Los Angeles) and TransAmerica (starting in Seattle); end in Washington, DC; fundraising
requirements: $5,500 for cyclists and $2,500 for crew; raise more than $600,000 annually
Gear Up Florida - two-week cycling event; cycle from Miami to Tallahassee; raise more the
$100,000 annually; 35 undergraduate and alumni cyclists and crew members each year;
fundraising requirements: $2,500 for cyclists and $1,000 for crew
Build America - cross-country construction project (45 days); creates more barrier-free
environments for the disability community; 20 undergraduate and alumni members each year;
spend one week at each of the six camps visited; fundraising requirement: $3,500
The Ability Experience Challenge - provides opportunities for people to display true human
ability; Enable Athlete Program provides opportunities for fully inclusive, adaptive sports aimed
at bridging the gap between athletes with and without disabilities
AccessABILITY - makes homes more accessible for people with disabilities; one-day
construction event; Push America provides the resources and funding while the local chapter
provides the manpower