ROGER McCARVILLE

Roger McCarville's significant contributions toward athletic opportunities for the disabled made him an obvious choice as the first recipient of the Hall of Fame's Lifetime Achievement Award.

While he has enjoyed his own successes as an athlete, McCarville has worked hard to change the face of sports for Michigan's disabled community.

His commitment dates back to 1977 when he founded both the Oakland Handicap Association and the Michigan Wheelchair Basketball Association. He also participated in the White House Conference on Handicap Accessibility, and would later serve as the Regional Representative to the U.S. Olympic Committee for the Michigan Wheelchair Athletic Association.

His impressive list of contributions also includes Chairman of the International Year of Disabled Persons, an appointment to the Department of Natural Resources Americans with Disabilities Act transition team, Chairman of the Easter Seals Association, and President of the Oakland-Macomb Center for Independent Living.