@LakeshoreFound

Lakeshore Foundation is a fitness, recreation, sport and research organization for people with a physical disability located in Birmingham, AL.

 Birmingham, Alabama
lakeshore.org
Joined July 2010
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Some snapshots of our free member health assessments last week! 🩺 Thank you to @SamfordU PT for helping us out! Members, we have more health and wellness initiatives coming up before the end of the year! Be on the lookout for more information in our weekly emails and around the building.
Two PT students speak to two seated individuals in Lakeshore's Fieldhouse.

ALT Two PT students speak to two seated individuals in Lakeshore's Fieldhouse.

Two PT students at a table labeled waist and hip measurements use a tape measurer.

ALT Two PT students at a table labeled waist and hip measurements use a tape measurer.

A Samford PT student times a member as they do a health assessment.

ALT A Samford PT student times a member as they do a health assessment.

Samford PT students smile for a photo with Tune, a yellow lab.

ALT Samford PT students smile for a photo with Tune, a yellow lab.

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Nothing Without Us is a 2026 @signalawards Gold Winner! 🌟 From day one, NWU has been dedicated to sharing stories that challenge assumptions, amplify underrepresented voices, and move conversations about disability, accessibility and inclusion forward. A heartfelt thank you to @signalawards, our guests, staff, and our wonderful host, Alie B. Gorrie. And to everyone who has streamed, shared and supported NWU along the way, thank you. Your engagement and belief in this mission make moments like this possible! #SignalAwards #SignalAwards2026
Logo for Nothing Without Us! with a gold background and text recognizing NWU as a 2026 Gold Winner at the 5th Annual Signal Awards.

ALT Logo for Nothing Without Us! with a gold background and text recognizing NWU as a 2026 Gold Winner at the 5th Annual Signal Awards.

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T-minus two days until the 2026 Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic! 🎾 Join us this Friday through Sunday as these incredible athletes take the court. Matches are free and open to the public, so bring your energy and come cheer them on! #Birmingham #Event #BirminghamEvent #Tennis #WheelchairTennis
Wheelchair tennis athlete in action swinging racket on blue court background with the following text: Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic, Oct 23-25, 2026.

ALT Wheelchair tennis athlete in action swinging racket on blue court background with the following text: Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic, Oct 23-25, 2026.

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Roll, Roast & Romp accessible camping weekend! 🏕️ #Camping #OakMountain #AccessibleCamping
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1️⃣ week until the 2026 Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic! We are still in need for volunteers for this event October 23-25! Tennis knowledge is helpful, but not required. Visit volgistics.com/appform/93406… (new volunteers) or volgistics.com/vicnet/46005/… (current volunteers) to learn more and sign up today! #WheelchairTennis #BirminghamAL #Volunteer
Wheelchair tennis athlete preparing to serve with blue accents and the following text: Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic. Volunteers Needed October 23-25. Tennis knowledge helpful, but not required!

ALT Wheelchair tennis athlete preparing to serve with blue accents and the following text: Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic. Volunteers Needed October 23-25. Tennis knowledge helpful, but not required!

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Join us and Alabama Trails Commission for the Alabama Recreational Trails Leadership Workshop! This fun and informative technical workshop designed outdoor recreation professionals will include presentations from Disabled Hikers, Jennifer Skulski Consulting, Outdoor Ability Foundation and The Hank Poore Foundation, and will focus on how to make outdoor recreation spaces more accessible. Learn more & register: epay.ua.edu/C20219_ustores/w…
Photo of three people riding adaptive all-terrain vehicles on a forest trail, with information on the Alabama Recreational Trails Leadership Workshop, happening Thursday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oak Mountain State Park.

ALT Photo of three people riding adaptive all-terrain vehicles on a forest trail, with information on the Alabama Recreational Trails Leadership Workshop, happening Thursday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oak Mountain State Park.

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We’re excited to share that Lakeshore has been selected as a recipient of a 2026 @Target x @Shipt Garden Grant! This support will help us expand our community garden group and continue creating opportunities for fresh food access, education and connection in our community — starting with this container gardening workshop in partnership with @ACESedu last week! Thank you to @Target and @Shipt for investing in community-led solutions! #GardenGrants
Two participants working together to pot plants outdoors on a sunny day near a glass door.

ALT Two participants working together to pot plants outdoors on a sunny day near a glass door.

Seven participants standing outdoors holding fabric containers with green plants, surrounded by lush trees and natural light.

ALT Seven participants standing outdoors holding fabric containers with green plants, surrounded by lush trees and natural light.

Participant adding seeds into a black grow bag outdoors near a building entrance.

ALT Participant adding seeds into a black grow bag outdoors near a building entrance.

Participant wearing Lakeshore garden gloves planting leafy greens outdoors.

ALT Participant wearing Lakeshore garden gloves planting leafy greens outdoors.

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Add a new book to your reading list during National Disability Employment Awareness Month! 📖 "Disability Friendly," written by Lakeshore President & CEO John D. Kemp, emphasizes the value people with disabilities bring to the workplace and provides tried-and-true tools to create a culture of inclusion. Visit lakeshore.org/disabilityfrie… to learn more! #NDEAM #NDEAM2026 #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion
Book cover of "Disability Friendly" by John D. Kemp, alongside his photo and title as Lakeshore Foundation CEO.

ALT Book cover of "Disability Friendly" by John D. Kemp, alongside his photo and title as Lakeshore Foundation CEO.

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Lot of fun walking, pushing, cycling, and occasionally back rolling (at least for Tune!) during our annual Walktober event! 👟 Lakeshore members, keep the wellness momentum going by joining us for free fitness assessments this Wednesday from 8:30-11:30 a.m., in partnership with Samford PT!
Two Lakeshore staff members, one using a wheelchair, enjoying a walk indoors on Lakeshore's track.

ALT Two Lakeshore staff members, one using a wheelchair, enjoying a walk indoors on Lakeshore's track.

A Lakeshore member uses a an adaptive cycle to cycle around the indoor track.

ALT A Lakeshore member uses a an adaptive cycle to cycle around the indoor track.

Two Lakeshore staff members, one using a wheelchair, enjoying a walk indoors on Lakeshore's track.A Lakeshore member uses a an adaptive cycle to cycle around the indoor track.Tune, a yellow, lab, rolls playfully on her back on the indoor track.Two Lakeshore members, one using a cane, chat as they walk around the indoor track.

ALT Two Lakeshore staff members, one using a wheelchair, enjoying a walk indoors on Lakeshore's track.A Lakeshore member uses a an adaptive cycle to cycle around the indoor track.Tune, a yellow, lab, rolls playfully on her back on the indoor track.Two Lakeshore members, one using a cane, chat as they walk around the indoor track.

Tune, a yellow, lab, rolls playfully on her back on the indoor track.

ALT Tune, a yellow, lab, rolls playfully on her back on the indoor track.

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It was another great day in the pool and on the court for Lakeshore athletes. The Typhoons finished their time in Augusta with 5 new best times, 7 Move United A times and 4 Para Nationals times. In Clemson, the Lakeshore Sharks finished 2nd in the Prep division, while the Lakeshore Lakers (navy) finished 3rd and the Lakers (gray) finished 4th in Varsity. Noah Schepman was named Prep Tournament MVP, and Eliza Wilder earned Prep All-Tournament. In the Varsity division, Philip Lindsay and Lily Dobson both earned All-Tournament.
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Meanwhile, the Lakeshore Typhoons headed to Augusta for the Fred Lamback Memorial Para Swimming Open, where they recorded 8 new best times, 14 Move United A times, and 11 Para Nationals times. Our youth wheelchair basketball teams are in Clemson this weekend for the Clemson Classic. The Lakeshore Sharks finished Day 1 with 2 wins and 1 loss, while both our Lakeshore Lakers varsity teams (gray and navy) finished 1-1 for the day. Congrats on a great day, and good luck to all our athletes competing tomorrow!
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Shred-A-Muk adaptive mountain biking weekend! 🚲 We had a great time trying out the accessible trails at Tannehill Ironworks State Park with BUMP and @Catalystsports last month! #Adaptive #MountainBiking #BirminghamAL #AdaptedSports
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The 2026 Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic is two weeks away, and we're on the hunt for volunteers to help make it a success! 📋 We have a variety of positions that still need to be filled for October 23-25, including runners and court monitors. Tennis knowledge is helpful, but not required! New to volunteering? Visit volgistics.com/appform/93406… to learn more and sign up today. #WheelchairTennis #BirminghamAL #Volunteer
Man using a sports wheelchair reaching to hit a tennis ball with a paddle, promoting Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic volunteer call for October 23-25.

ALT Man using a sports wheelchair reaching to hit a tennis ball with a paddle, promoting Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic volunteer call for October 23-25.

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Alabama Disability Oral Health Advocacy Day! 🦷 Huge thank you to all of the panelists, partners, vendors and participants that made this day possible! Everyone deserves accessible care when it comes to their oral health, and addressing the barriers people with disability face is the start of creating meaningful change.
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🎾 It's time! The second annual Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic is happening this month! Matches will be free and open to the public, so join us on the courts October 23-25 for a weekend of great gameplay. We are also in need of volunteers to make this event a success — follow one of these two links volgistics.com/ex/login.dll/… (current volunteers) or volgistics.com/appform/93406… (new volunteers) to learn more and sign up today! #WheelchairTennis #BirmnghamAL #Volunteer
Black and white photo of a wheelchair tennis athlete reaching to hit a ball with a blue background and the text: Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic. October 23-25, 2026.

ALT Black and white photo of a wheelchair tennis athlete reaching to hit a ball with a blue background and the text: Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic. October 23-25, 2026.

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No better way to kick off fall than with a Family Fun Night! 🏈 Head over to our Facebook to see more photos from this event, and visit lakeshore.org/fall2026 to learn about more upcoming youth events.
Group of youth and adults playing wheelchair football in Lakeshore's Fieldhouse.

ALT Group of youth and adults playing wheelchair football in Lakeshore's Fieldhouse.

Youth and adults using sports wheelchairs playing and laughing together during a Family Fun Night activity.

ALT Youth and adults using sports wheelchairs playing and laughing together during a Family Fun Night activity.

Participant using a sports wheelchair rolls through a circle of participants with a ball in her lap.

ALT Participant using a sports wheelchair rolls through a circle of participants with a ball in her lap.

Group photo of participants and Lakeshore staff holding their arms up and cheering.

ALT Group photo of participants and Lakeshore staff holding their arms up and cheering.

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We were thrilled to host @UnitedSpinal's Chapter Leaders Retreat last weekend and welcome such passionate leaders to Lakeshore! We know this is just the beginning of a meaningful and impactful partnership.
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Every October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the countless ways people with disabilities strengthen our workplaces, communities and economy. This year's theme is Celebrating Value and Talent, highlights the skills, innovation and leadership of employees with disabilities across the nation. Inclusion isn't just good for business, it's essential to a stronger workforce. Learn more at ndeam.org! #NDEAM2026 #NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment
Blue graphic with colorful celebratory bursts with the text: Celebrating Value and Talent. National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

ALT Blue graphic with colorful celebratory bursts with the text: Celebrating Value and Talent. National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

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NWU has been announced as a finalist for the 2026 @signalawards for Best Podcast in the category of Culture, Belonging and Inclusion! 🎙️ Voting for the Listener's Choice award in this category is open through Thursday, October 15. Help us out by taking a moment to cast your vote: vote.signalaward.com/PublicV… #Podcast #DisabilityPodcast #DisabilityAdvocacy #SignalAwards
Graphic for Nothing Without Us podcast, announcing finalist status for 2026 Signal Awards with a voting deadline of Oct. 15.

ALT Graphic for Nothing Without Us podcast, announcing finalist status for 2026 Signal Awards with a voting deadline of Oct. 15.

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