Denver Disabilities Network

Since sustaining a paralyzing spinal cord injury in 2000, Tricia has become passionate about elevating the quality of life for individuals with disabilities within the Denver Community. In the past ten years she founded and directed a sports and fitness camp for female wheelchair users, has mentored newly injured patients through Craig Hospital and paved the way as a pioneed in the sport of paratriathlon, becoming the first female wheelchair racer to complete an Iron distance triathlon. She is a 2016 Paralympian and is currently training for Tokyo 2020. Tricia has masters degrees in both Sport Management and Disability Studies. Additionally, she published her memori in 2010 and in 2018 published her first fiction novel, staring a main character who has a disability. Tricia hopes to see more positive portrayals of individuals with disabilities in books, on TV and on the big screen.

Tricia Downing, Owner Redefining Able

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The Denver Disabilities Network is a quarterly event featuring speakers, workshops, and the sharing of best practices for disability inclusion. The goal is to bring together interested stakeholders from around the country. By highlighting the skills and talents of people with disabilities, an open discussion of the best practices and desired outcomes between all parties can take place. Please join us on Thursday, February 24th from 11:30am-1:00pm Mountain Time.A Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the event.

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