Ozark Adaptive Sports Association hosts accessible fishing event

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Ozark Adaptive Sports Association (OZASA) hosted a fishing event at Lake Bentonville on Sept. 28, providing an opportunity for individuals with physical disabilities to enjoy a day on the water.

The event provided adaptive equipment and accessible fishing spots to all who attended.

“A lot of our participants have had strokes, so that may lead to one-sided weakness where they may not be able to cast a pole without some certain adaptive equipment or help from a volunteer,” event coordinator Kennedy Higgins said. “We also have some kiddos with spina bifida and CP [cerebral palsy], so they require wheelchair-accessible places.”

Northwest Arkansas’ mountainous terrain often poses challenges for accessible fishing spots. However, “the wheelchair-accessible docks at Osage Park made it the perfect spot for today’s event,” she said.

To learn more about OZASA and adaptive sports in Arkansas, please visit www.ozasa.org .

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