iFLY dedicates April as All Abilities Month, helping differently-abled people realize the dream of flight
HOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 27, 2017 – iFLY, the world’s largest indoor skydiving operator, celebrated its All Abilities Night on Tuesday, April 25 at its Houston Memorial tunnel. Differently-abled participants from the Houston area took flight at the tunnel’s All Abilities Night. The event aimed to encourage all individuals, despite physical and mental barriers, to push past limitations and take flight.
iFLY All Abilities is an indoor skydiving program aimed at providing an encouraging experience to those with varying physical and mental abilities, in an inclusive environment with flyers of all ages, skills, and abilities. In honor of All Abilities April, iFLY will host events like the one in Houston Memorial nationwide, partnering with local adaptive, inclusion and special needs organizations, and will offer discounted rates for event participants.
“All Abilities April is aimed to inspire participants to dream bigger and to challenge themselves,” said Matt Ryan, iFLY President and COO. “As part of this program, participants are able to push their limits and break barriers in ways they didn’t know were possible. We’re proud to empower differently-abled people and deliver the dream of flight to someone who might think it’s impossible.”
At iFLY, consumers can experience the sensation of skydiving in a safe, comfortable and fun environment. Each indoor skydiving facility is designed to replicate the sensation of freefall, creating conditions that allow people to fly on a smooth cushion of air. With the help of certified flight instructors, patrons learn to fly and experience true human flight in a supportive and safe environment.
About iFLY Indoor Skydiving: Austin-based iFLY Holdings, LLC., is the world leader in design, manufacturing, sales and operations of wind tunnel systems for indoor skydiving. The company has flown more than 8,000,000 people in a dozen countries and at sea since launching the modern vertical wind tunnel industry in 1998. iFLY has more than 60 facilities operating worldwide with 28 wholly-owned in the US and has significant growth plans across the globe in the next 24 months. iFLY supports and utilizes the safety and training guidelines set out by the International Bodyflight Association (IBA) to ensure safety and progression of the sport of indoor skydiving. For more information on iFLY, visit www.iflyworld.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.