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ORIGIN: Belay. In fact, that is the original meaning of the word: to surround a thing with other objects. This was a literal meaning, of course, but the word came to be used figuratively, as well. It is from that meaning, or possibly from a cognate Dutch word, that the nautical use arose. There to belay meant "to secure a length of rope by wrapping it around a cleat or belaying pin, especially a rope attached to sails". This meaning was then extended to mountaineering and by the heyday of that discipline, the 20th century, to belay meant "to tie oneself, as a stationary member of a roped party, to a firm rock projection...or to a piton, etc...in order to secure oneself and to afford a safeguard to the moving climber" (from The Dictionary of Mountaineering, 1957).
As we work together to secure a strong and stable future for Therapeutic Adventures, Inc. it is crucial that we develop a network of support that is based on: (1) trusting relationships, (2) positive partnerships, and (3) a common purpose.
By surrounding ourselves with those individuals, businesses, and organizations that believe in, are committed to and support our vision—we will insure that Therapeutic Adventures, Inc. continues as the premier provider of adaptive outdoor programs and services for persons of all ages with differing abilities –(physical and developmental) disabilities, chronic health impairments, and other special health needs.
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