Senior psychology major Brianna Huntsinger has a birth defect known as spina bifida.
Still, she powers through workouts at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, and blogs about the experience.
Huntsinger, the secretary for disability affairs for Associated Students Inc., was inspired to write the blog after making sure the rec center was accessible to her.
"I wanted to make sure that students with disabilities knew that they were being represented," she said. "And I wanted to give them a first-hand account of what using the equipment is like so they have a guide to follow if they decide that they want to go to the rec center to work out."
Spina bifida causes physical mobility struggles through incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord and sometimes the body's protective coverings. Huntsinger must use a leg brace to get around, but still considers herself a very active person.
However, Huntsinger has discovered that the rec center is accommodating to those struggling with a disability.
"The rec center [staff] went out of their way to make sure everyone was equal," she said. "The equipment was all together, and you didn't feel segregated. They really created a great environment."
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| Brianna Huntsinger, Secretary of Disability Affairs |
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