requesting accommondations

[sulgrifjewls]

Hello - Hopefully no one is getting tired of me posting about my triathlon training.
So here goes - because my bike is getting modifications ( both brakes pull on right side) and I wear an orthotic on my left leg and would not be able to change a tire on my bike, my doctor thinks I should register as a pc athlete so that I can receive a few accommodations.
I contacted the ironman people and was told no problem my doctor just had to send a letter stating my disability and I had to send an email listing my requested accommodations.
I meet with my coach today and went over where my trouble spots might me.
Does anyone know of a list or guide or something that explains what I might be able to ask for?
By the way I am not competing as a pc athlete because I don't qualify. Ironman has a very short list of qualify disabilities and ms would not fit. But USA triathlon org has many more categories under which ms fits. So I can get the accommodations but have to race in my age group. I don't really care it is about completion not competition for me.
Thanks again
Jill

[banshee]

Hi Jill,

Don't know the answer to that one. I just compete in age group. If I were you, I would just send a note to WTC listing any assistive devices that you will need to use in order for you to compete. Let them tell you if that requires a special accomodation or if you're good as-is.

If you need a brace, want to use a special wetsuit, anything like that, be sure to ask.

Hope this helps!