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From July 22-26th 2019, iCan Shine’s iCan Bike program will be at Easton Area High School to teach individuals with various disabilities how to ride a conventional bike and become a lifelong independent rider! iCan Bike uses a fleet of adapted bicycles, a specialized instructional program and a trained staff to teach individuals with disabilities how to ride a bike. Riders attend the same 75-minute session each day for five consecutive days (M – F) whereby they are physically assisted and encouraged by multiple volunteer “spotters”. Over the course of the 5-day camp, the adapted bike is adjusted to gradually introduce more instability to challenge riders at their own individual pace. Research shows that over 80% of people with Autism and 90% of people with Down syndrome never experience the thrill of riding a conventional two-wheel bike. Approximately 80% of the people who participate in an iCan Bike program ride a two-wheel bicycle independently (at least 75 feet with no assistance).