After three years of living with his disability and the limitations of being confined to a wheelchair, Josh looked for a sport he could participate in. Josh discovered rowing through the CRI Para Program. “The coaches at CRI were very welcoming. They treated me like any other rower without judgment. I felt accepted,” explains Josh.

Since he began rowing Josh’s determination and effort has been steadfast, training four to five days a week. Six months after beginning to row he was out of his wheelchair, using leg braces and a cane. The program also helped him gain the confidence to get back to work. Josh’s strides were more than physical. His confidence grew and Josh returned to work. A new rower no longer, and a competitive athlete once again, Josh is now training as a member of the CRI High Performance Group and rowing competitively with the U.S. Para National Team.