1. Adaptive Bowling

I thought this was super interesting.  There are a variety of ways that one can customize the way in which a person bowls in order for it work with a variety of disabilities. As far as facilitating this activity one has to consider the type of disability a person has since this will determine the type of method you use.  There are handles that allow someone with limited arm mobility to actually toss the ball. Once the ball is released the handle contracts into the ball allowing it to roll down the lane.  There are also ball ramps which the person can place the ball at the top and manually or electronically push down the ramp.  This can be used with people who have limited or no arm strength at all and the electronical switch can be used for people who have very limited mobility over all, for example a person that has paralysis, spina bifida, or a spinal cord injury.  There is also a device called a Ball pusher, also known as a blow stick as shown in the picture below.  By controlling how hard or fast the person blows into the device will determine the speed of the ball and the direction that the ball is released. This method could also be used for people with extensive mobile disabilities such as a person with quadriplegia.  And finally you can use carpet lines in front of the lanes and bumpers for those who have vision impairments.  Back to facilitating this activity, you would have to make sure that the equipment fits the severity of the person's disability, and that you have a way of transporting this device to the bowling ally where you will be bowling at.  You also should make sure that the person has transportation to and from the bowling facility. Another important thing to consider is making sure the facility you will be bowling at will be accessible in other areas as well such as the doorway or the bathroom.  Once you have everything arranged you should share with the family and the individual with the disability how the device or mechanism you are using is going to work so they know what they are doing before they start the game. Also double check if anyone needs assistance when they are bowling and possibly set this up with volunteers or family members. Then just let them bowl and have fun.  Some things to consider are of course the disability that you are working with, whether or not the person has just physical or cognitive disabilities, or a combination of both, whether or not the facility you're planning to bowl at is accessible to wheel chairs, and also if your agency and the person using your services can afford the fees for using the equipment.

http://www.disaboom.com/adaptive-sports-general/adaptive-bowling-for-people-with-disabilities