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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION FOCUS MAGAZINE | JULY 2022

New Handicapable Go-Karts at High Caliber

Karting & Entertainment

By Celine Kerik, Kolt Communications, Inc.

nown for being one of Michigan’s most popular and gas pedals by the feet like other go-karts. But instead
indoor amusement parks, High Caliber Karting & these pedals are located directly behind the steering
KEntertainment has made quite a name for itself wheel. Wheelchair users are seated in the go-kart using
since opening. High Caliber’s mission has always been a lifting sling, and their legs are strapped for safety. Once
to make their arena accessible for all people, and they secured, guests can race on either of the two tracks offered,
have just announced that they have added a line of speeding up to thirty miles per hour.
Handicapable go-karts.
After launching their Handicapable go-karts, High Caliber
After being in a serious car accident and facing the has seen a rise in wheelchair users enjoying their park and
possibility of never being able to walk again, Jordan has received rave reviews from those who feel included.
Munsters, the CEO of High Caliber Karting & Entertainment, Adding the Handicapable go-karts allowed High Caliber’s
realized that he could no longer participate in go-karting facility to be even more accessible, consistent with the
at his own business due to his wheelchair restriction. He arcade and lanes for bowling and ax throwing that were
wanted to bring change immediately. already set up for wheelchair users to get through the
hallways and walkways. They have provided low-top tables
“When Jordan became partially paralyzed for nearly a and booths to further increase accessibility for guests.
year, he realized that we had a large gaping hole at High They are looking to take extra measures to ensure that
Caliber,” said Jacki Krumnow, marketing director at High everyone can enjoy their time at High Caliber Karting &
Caliber Karting & Entertainment. “He was like, ‘Wow, one Entertainment.
of my absolute favorite things to do, I can't do anymore. I
can't go and race with my coworkers, my employees, and “These adjustments make people feel so much more
all my friends and family. Why is this not more accessible?’ included and that's really what High Caliber wants to do
So, he had a light bulb moment and realized that this is and what I want to see in the Lansing community as well,”
something we should try to be better and do better at and said Krumnow.
incorporating accessibility via the Handicapable go-karts for
the Lansing area.” “We want people to have fun and continue to find enjoyable
things in their lives. If we are spreading joy, we are
The Handicapable operating system does not have brakes accomplishing our mission.” l

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