Oscar Mike is a term from military jargon meaning On the Move. It became the motto of a 501c3 foundation which organizes high-energy extreme events for disabled and able bodied individuals alike. We don’t view disabilities as road blocks, but more as challenges to own and overcome. I was introduced to this term a few weeks ago when interviewing Eric Bell, a member of the 2 time National Championship Wheelchair rugby team from the u of a. They won their second championship earlier this year at the event hosted by the Oscar Mike Foundation.
Eric is also the Program Coordinator for Physical Access at the University of Arizona. He is in charge of making sure every student has an equal opportunity to education and is not impacted by limiting access for their specific needs. His team will ensure a student who needs accommodations, let's say for a wheelchair, has those needs met before the first day of class. When that individual shows up to her first session, there is already a desk in that room able to accommodate her wheel chair. It seems simple but the UofA is a leader in ensuring seamless education with a universal experience.
We hear from Eric exactly what makes the UofA such a powerful ally in the quest for physical access.
