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U.S. Bahrain Inclusive Sports and Recreation for Youth with Disabilities Exchange Program

Eugene, Oregon. May 7-20, 2010. This program increased the capacity of participants to provide recreation, sport and physical education programs that include youth with disabilities and to improve opportunities for youth with disabilities to participate fully in society. The program was sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State and made possible through a partnership with the Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation (BDSF).

  • Tactile Artwork

    MIUSA Program Leader, Susie Grimes (right), with program participant Sharifa Abdulla Almalki (left) who is blind, feel tactile art displayed at a community center in Eugene, Oregon.

    MIUSA Program Leader, Susie Grimes (right), with program participant Sharifa Abdulla Almalki (left) who is blind, feel tactile art displayed at a community center in Eugene, Oregon.

  • Cycling for Three

    Delegate's try out an adapted bicycle for three people during a community bike clinic in Portland, Oregon.

    Delegate's try out an adapted bicycle for three people during a community bike clinic in Portland, Oregon.

  • Bahrain Delegation with the Mayor of Eugene

    The delegation of six professionals, one youthe leader and two leadres representing the Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation (BDSF) pictured with MIUSA CEO, Susan Sygall, and Mayor of Eugene, Oregon, Kitty Piercy.

    The delegation of six professionals, one youthe leader and two leadres representing the Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation (BDSF) pictured with MIUSA CEO, Susan Sygall, and Mayor of Eugene, Oregon, Kitty Piercy.

  • Adapted Sports Equipment Demonstration

    Youth participant, Mohammed Salman Ali, who is an amputee, uses a sit-ski during and adapted sports-equipment demonstration.

    Youth participant, Mohammed Salman Ali, who is an amputee, uses a sit-ski during and adapted sports-equipment demonstration.

  • Accessible Playground

    Bahraini participant, Khaled, uses his wheelchair on an accessible play-structure in a park that is used by children and families with and without disabilities.

    Bahraini participant, Khaled, uses his wheelchair on an accessible play-structure in a park that is used by children and families with and without disabilities.

  • Adaptive Horseback Riding

    A delegate rides a horse using a specially adapted saddle and equipment at a horse ranch near Eugene, Oregon.

    A delegate rides a horse using a specially adapted saddle and equipment at a horse ranch near Eugene, Oregon.

  • Adaptive Sailing at Fern Ridge

    Delegates try their hands at adaptive sailing at Fern Ridge Reservoir near Eugene, Oregon.

    Delegates try their hands at adaptive sailing at Fern Ridge Reservoir near Eugene, Oregon.

  • Inclusive Programming Strategies

    Bringing together U.S. and Bahraini professionals to discuss inclusive programming strategies.

    Bringing together U.S. and Bahraini professionals to discuss inclusive programming strategies.

  • Accessible Stadium

    Delegates touring an accessible sports stadium at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.

    Delegates touring an accessible sports stadium at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.

  • Relay-Race Fun

    Delegates participate in a relay-race that demonstrates low-cost adaptations that can be made in physical education classes.

    Delegates participate in a relay-race that demonstrates low-cost adaptations that can be made in physical education classes.