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that has now serviced over 2,000 children and teens internationally
for over 18 years (Lieberman et al., 2014).
In 2002, a second Camp Abilities (Camp Abilities Alaska)
program was founded in Wasilla, Alaska by Margaret Webber, the
executive director of Alpine Alternatives. Alpine Alternatives is a
non-profit organization based in Anchorage, whose mission is to
provide recreational programming to Alaskans with disabilities.
Camp Abilities Alaska has had two homes over the past twelve
years. Originally, Camp Abilities Alaska took place just outside of
Wasilla, but was moved to the campus of The University of
Anchorage, Alaska (UAA) in 2009 in an effort to attract more
athletes. Funds for Camp Abilities Alaska come primarily from
sponsorship by the Lions Club 49A.
Camp Abilities Alaska includes several unique activities that
are not available at all Camp Abilities programs. Since days are
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