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Ehow Sample work – How to Race Wheelchairs
How to Race Wheelchairs
By AngB, eHow Member 
Wheelchair Racing
One of the coolest sports that I ran into while working with Adults with Disabilities was wheelchair racing. This how to explains wheelchair racing and how we would set it up at local events for fun.
Instructions
Things You’ll Need:
- Wheelchairs
- Adults who want to race
- People willing to push wheelchairs if necessary.
- A nice smooth area to race
- Items used to mark the start and finish lines
Getting ready to race! Ask the adults who are in wheelchairs if they would like to race. Create a racing area – usually outside, although I have known quite a few races to take place in the hallways. Markers for the racing area can be anything from orange cones, to chairs to items of clothing placed strategically at either end of the racing area.
Ready set Go! Once the competitors are ready they can line up at the starting line. Some people can push the wheelchair themselves, others need volunteers to help them. Normally, we separate the two – people who push themselves go in one race, and the people who need to be pushed go in another. This way everyone is closer in competing levels. Of course, it can always be fun to race all at once – its all up to you and the individuals participating to decide how you want to set up your wheelchair race.
Once everyone is ready and at the starting line you get someone to shout “Go!” Then, everyone gets to take off, usually with various results. Hilarity and laughter is usually involved as people move the wheelchairs across the designated racing space. Remember, one of the most important parts of participating is to enjoy yourselves and have a good time.
At the finish line congratulate everyone who manages to finish. Cheer for the winners, support the “looser” and make sure a good time was had by all. If necessary do it again so that people can keep trying to win!
Tips & Warnings
- Remember to have a fun “prize” for the winner.
- Sometimes it is nice to have “prizes” for people who don’t win also.
- Designate one person to say “Go!” so that the people in the competition don’t get confused.
- Most important of all – Have fun!
- Make sure the designated area is safe and free of any objects that might get in the way.
Resources
Photo Credit
http://www.fotosearch.com/clip-art/race.html
Another Ehow Sample – How to Save Money in this bad economy
How To
How to Save Money in this Bad Economy
By AngB, eHow Member
Saving Money
Struggling in the bad economy? Here are some tips on how to save money as we all tighten our budgets.
Instructions
Coupons Coupons. I have a friend who uses coupons, double coupons, and triple coupons. She manages to save a bundle every time she goes to the store, and she uses the money to get her kids “extra” foods that they wouldn’t normally get. Looking for the coupons takes time, but you can always start small – like the local Sunday Paper. Then start looking at other store coupons, and online coupons. Just make sure to use your coupons before they expire.
Buy in Bulk Buy in bulk. One of the best ways to save money
is to buy more of an item at one time. Out of toilet paper? Buy a huge pack instead of a small one. It saves you time from having to keep going to the store, and buying in bulk always saves extra pennies. Make sure that you are actually buying things you use all the time though. Do not buy in bulk if you only use an item say, once a year.
Brown Bag lunches Make a budget and stick to it. Only spend what you have in cash, do not use your credit cards. Cut your credit cards up, or use them for emergencies only. (Car repairs, home repairs). Look at your budget and see where your extra spending takes place. Do you always buy coffee in the morning? Splurge on a good coffee maker, and then save money by buying coffee at home. Do you spend money at lunch during the day? Have the entire family brown bag it.
Shopping for Clothes Shop sales for clothing. Have children? Children do not need name brand clothes, no matter how much they insist they do. They grow monthly, and even weekly, and are quick to outgrow expensive name brands. If you must have name brands only buy items when things are on sale. Also, only buy what is necessary. Most people do not need a new outfit every week, no matter how much your mind screams “I must have the latest and the best in fashion.”
When you run errands, make sure you group them together. Have three errands in one part of town? Do them all at once instead of one at a time. Is there a way to incorporate an errand into an existing ride? Do so. Can you walk to the post office, store or library? Walking or riding a bike instead will increase your exercise and save money on gas at the same time. These tips will help you save on gas for your car, which will save you money in the long run.
Hopefully these tips will help you to start saving money in this bad economy. Keep pinching pennies, and remember, that eventually the economy will turn into an upwards swing again – even if it doesn’t seem to be the case anytime soon.
