WELCOME TO ABILYMPICS WA
ARE YOU A...
Mechanic with a disability
A Dressmaker - Typist
Tailor - Photographer?
Or perhaps you are a person with a disability whose recreational pursuit is cooking, painting, or floral arrangement?
WHATEVER YOUR INTERESTS ARE, YOUR STATE, COUNTRY AND ABILYMPICS NEEDS YOU!
OUR MISSION
Abilympics West Australia is a not for profit organisation that provides opportunities for people with disabilities to demonstrate their abilities.
Abilympics West Australia works to improve employment opportunities and raise the self esteem of people with disabilities.
Abilympics West Australia encourages people with disabilities to take part in an active and constructive way by improving their vocational skills.
Abilympics WA is our State's representative for the International Abilympics and was a prime driver for activating Abilympics bodies across the other Australian states.
Still a major Australian representative, Abilympics WA continues to be active in organizing and fund-raising so Australia can be represented in the regular International Abilympics.
About Abilympics
On A World Stage
The first International Abilympics was held in Japan in 1981. The competition has then gone from strength to strength, increasing its world profile and relevance.
Abilympics takes workskills competition to an international level where the quality of the finished work is the only item judged.
With events held in Asia, Europe, South America and Australia this competition provides a world stage to not only showcase the quality of workskills but to also give talks, assistive technology demonstrations and other programs related to disability issues.
Abilympics WA hosted the 1995 event in Perth, allowing a large field of local competitors to attend. The 1995 Abilympics also brought world attention to our beautiful city.
The next event
2011 SEOUL, KOREA
This event is bound to be a memorable experience for all involved. The Korean organizing committees are determined to raise the standards yet again and give the International Abilympics the growing attention it deserves. Event to be held at Olympic Park, Seoul in September 2011.
Our Stories
The Abilympics isn't just about competition, it brings attention to the quality of work offered by persons with disabilities. Preparing, participation and the challenges involved gives our competitors a constructive way to improve their vocational skills. This is a benefit that lasts forever, confirming their active role in society.
Our Stories lets you know of some of the ways that Abilympics WA has touched people's lives.
Our Friends
Only through the efforts of our friends can Abilympics continue to do the great work it has been achieving so far.
From our Patron-in-Chief Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, to dedicated committee members and donations of the generous WA public, all have enabled Abilympics WA to fulfil its mission. A heart-felt thank you goes out to all.
Getting Involved, Giving a Hand
You are needed, will you step up?
Abilympics WA invites potential Competitors and Donors to help our worthy association continue doing such a wonderful job.
Please follow the link above to find out how to get involved.
Also, here is a link to Frequently Asked Questions that will quickly let you know how Abilympics works.
This website was created and donated by Richard Fisher (the grandson of John Fisher) as a tribute to the memory of his grandfather.
Abilympics WA expresses its appreciation to Richard and our delight with this new website.
Merle Bodle OAM
President Abilympics WA