Impairment Information |
Type of Impairment |
Limb deficiency |
Origin of Impairment |
Acquired |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Vernon, NJ, USA |
Occupation |
Athlete, Coach |
Languages |
English |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He was involved in snowboarding prior to his 2006 accident. He started again two weeks after the accident. |
General Interest |
Nicknames |
Dan (Facebook profile, 10 Jan 2019) |
Hobbies |
Motorcycling. (Instagram profile, 25 Dec 2018) |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning a bronze medal at the 2011 Winter X Games in Aspen, CO, United States. (gofundme.com, 10 Jan 2014) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"You have to adapt to new challenges and learn how to overcome them." (mycentraljersey.com, 23 Feb 2018) |
Impairment |
In 2006 at age 15 he had his left leg amputated below the knee after a dirt bike accident. (mycentraljersey.com, 23 Feb 2018; gofundme.com, 10 Jan 2014) |
Other information |
TUTOR
He runs an adaptive ski and snowboard programme for "individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities out in the cold to learn how to ski and snowboard and enjoy the fruits of winter." (mycentraljersey.com, 23 Feb 2018) |
