Who/What:
iFLY, the world’s largest indoor skydiving operator, is celebrating All Abilities April by encouraging all individuals, despite physical and cognitive barriers, to push past limitations and take flight at iFLY Fort Lauderdale’s first All Abilities Event. This event has been custom designed for those with physical and cognitive challenges to create an environment of support and inclusion by making the dream of flight a reality for those in the special needs community.
The event package includes a pre-flight training session, all the necessary flight gear (suit, helmet, goggles) and two, one-minute flights at the special event price of $39.95. Each flyer also gets a FREE photo! All flyers will be assisted by specially trained Flight Instructors with extra attention and accommodations based on participant needs. To see All Abilities flights in action, a video is available here.
When:
Thursday, April 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Details on the special event are as follows: https://www.facebook.com/events/1681509538818351/
Where:
iFLY Fort Lauderdale is located at 11690 West State Road 84, Davie, FL 33325.
How:
If you or someone you know is unable to participate in able-bodied activities but still want to be challenged, this is the perfect event to join. Everyone in the special needs community is welcome to participate. To reserve your spot, call 954-280-4359 or email sales.fortlauderdale@iflyworld.com.
Why:
iFLY All Abilities is an indoor skydiving program aimed at providing an encouraging experience to those with varying physical and cognitive abilities, in an inclusive environment with flyers of all ages, skills, and abilities.
In honor of All Abilities April, iFLY hosts events nationwide, partnering with local adaptive, inclusion and special needs organizations, and offers discounted rates for event participants.
“All Abilities April is aimed to inspire participants to dream bigger and to challenge themselves,” said Matt Ryan, iFLY President and COO. “As part of this program, participants are able to push their limits and break barriers in ways they didn’t know were possible. We’re proud to empower differently-abled people and deliver the dream of flight to someone who might think it’s impossible.”
About iFLY Fort Lauderdale
iFLY Ft. Lauderdale is the 27th and newest of the iFLY operations in the USA. Featuring a 14-foot diameter wind tunnel powered by four quiet and clean running electric motors, people of all ages can fly with us with few limitations. Those folks with shoulder, back or neck injuries should consult their doctor before attempting to fly with us. There is a standard weight limit of 250 pounds for most flyers, but depending on height and body type that number may be exceeded. All instructors at iFLY Ft. Lauderdale are I.B.A. certified as the best-trained and safest instructors in the sport of indoor skydiving. iFLY Ft. Lauderdale is located at 11690 West State Road 84, Davie, FL 33325 on the south side of I-595, just west of Hiatus Road in Davie, FL. For information, visit https://www.iflyworld.com/fort-lauderdale/
