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FREEDOMS WINGS ARIZONA INC

Cause Area

  • People with Disabilities
  • Sports & Recreation

Location

11232 E RENATA AVEMESA, AZ 85212 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

Freedom’s Wings Arizona is a non-profit organization run by and for people with disabilities, both physical and developmental. It shall be the purpose of Freedom’s Wings Arizona to bring the world of soaring to persons with disabilities, both physical and developmental by: - Exposing persons with disabilities, both physical and developmental to the soaring experience thru Therapeutic Recreation, by providing demo flights at no cost to the individuals - Teaching qualified persons with disabilities, to soar. With the options to solo, attain a private glider license or beyond. - Providing training for instructors, ground crew, and flying students - Spreading the thrill of soaring like an eagle to many people in the State of Arizona - Encouraging other clubs and commercial glider operations to equip some of their sailplanes with hand controls to spread the availability for persons with disabilities to soar.

Description

We offer demonstration flights for individuals with disabilities, both physical and developmental. Thru therapeutic recreation rides we offer these kids and adults the ability to escape, if only for a while, and show them what soaring can be and give them ability to fly like an eagle.

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