Wheelin' Hawks

1500 E. Fairview Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36106

Since 1997, Wheelin Hawks has provided those with physical disabilities an opportunity to participate in recreational and sport activities. Created by Dr. Lisa Olenik, former professor at Huntingdon College, the program allows those with disabilities opportunities to learn that their disabilities do not have to limit them from participating in recreational and sport activities. The program was initially sponsored by Birmingham's Lakeshore Foundation. Through grants, the Lakeshore Foundation set out to establish and assist with the operational cost of wheelchair recreational programs across the state. Huntingdon College was one of 5 programs from across the state to receive one of the initial grants. In 2003, Huntingdon College took over operation and funding of the program. Since then the program has been administered by the faculty of the Human Performance program and students of the College. Donations from local businesses, civic organizations, and individuals have assisted with the funding of the program. The program works closely with the Montgomery Therapeutic Recreation Center, which assists with providing transportation for local outings.

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Directions:: DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS Directions from Atlanta (estimated time: 2 hours 30 min.) take I-85 South for almost 160 miles take Mulberry Street Exit 2 turn left onto Mulberry Street turn right onto Carter Hill Road turn left onto College Street, which runs straight into the Huntingdon College front entrance Directions from Birmingham (estimated time: 1 hour 30 min.) take I-65 South to Montgomery for almost 90 miles take I-85 North Exit 171 (toward Atlanta) at the I-65 and I-85 interchange take Forest Avenue Exit 2 continue straight across Forest Avenue onto West 2nd Avenue turn right onto Mulberry Street turn right onto Carter Hill Road turn left on College Street, which runs straight into the Huntingdon College front entrance Directions from Mobile (estimated time: 2 hours 50 min.) take I-65 North to Montgomery for almost 160 miles take I-85 North Exit 171 (toward Atlanta) at the I-65 and I-85 interchange take Forest Avenue Exit 2 continue straight across Forest Avenue onto West 2nd Avenue turn right onto Mulberry Street turn right onto Carter Hill Road turn left on College Street, which runs straight into the Huntingdon College front entrance Directions to Cloverdale Gym from Front Entrance from College Street, turn right onto Fairview Avenue continue down Fairview Avenue passing a fire station and the Hawks football stadium on your right Cloverdale Gymnasium is located beside football stadium seating park in front of gymnasium and enter through front entrance Directions to Delchamps Gym from Front Entrance from College Street, turn left onto Fairview Avenue turn right onto Narrow Lane Road turn right into first parking lot past Hawks baseball field and 1st set of tennis courts Delchamps Gymnasium is located to your far right park near front of gymnasium and enter through front entrance
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