Opening the Gate: Stories & Activities About Athletes With Disabilities

Opening the Gate, introduces youth to the world of wheelchairs and prosthetics. Outstanding athletes Nick Taylor, Hannah McFadden, Jessica Long, Kevin Laue, Anthony Netto, and Greg Gontaryk recount the experiences that helped them participate effectively in sports and led them to the top of their athletic careers.Their stories will leave everyone laughing, inspired and ready to reach for their own dreams. Opening the Gate helps youth share in the experiences of athletes with disabilities through the book's stories, a cartoon, activities, quotes and useful websites.Spread the word, help the cause and get involved.

Ingrid Floyd has worked with children of all ages for more than 40 years and loves her work. She is passionate about inspiring youth to reach their potential and to develop good values to face the tough challenges in their life. Ingrid has a degree in Elementary Education from Towson University in Maryland and has been a gymnastics teacher and a journalist.