Disabled Recovery Strategies is a non-profit originally designed to help stroke patients, but has evolved to helping all physically challenged people. The founder, Col (retired) Michael Kleppe spent 24 years in the US Air Force. 5 years after his retirement Michael had a series of devastating strokes. After the first stroke Michael was released from the hospital within 48 hours & then had a more severe stroke that evening, leaving him semi paralyzed on the left side. Michael sees specialists & Physical Therapists of all kind on a weekly basis. A gym rat, professional Mountain Bike Rider (5 races under the USAF jersey), and life long skier, Michael was determined to get those back. He started with hiring a specialized PT for skiing. He was on the slopes the next season & can now ski smaller blue runs. Next up was Mountain Biking. Michael had to hang up his Yeti & acquire an E-Bike. What started out as rides on a turf field with spotters and now rides over 10mi on his own on both paved and dirt trails.
At Disabled Recovery Strategies we understand everyone’s path is different and there is no blueprint for recovery. We do feel like we have experienced a lot that we can help you on your way. Even if it’s something as simple as “try this modification”. Aside from our experiences, Linene is a level 2 certified Yoga Instructor with plans on becoming level 3 by Summer 2026 and Michael’ is expected to be a Certified Personal Trainer by 1 Jul.
Our Business and Finance Director is obtaining her undergraduate at the University of Oklahoma studying finance with a certificate in commercial banking and financial modeling. She is pursuing minor in economics, and military science. Upon graduation she will earn her commission as a United States Army Officer. She is extremely active ranging from hours in the weight room, miles tracked on Strava or afternoons doing laps in the pool. In the summer she stays busy finding 14'ers to climb or backpacking around Colorado. She just completed the Oklahoma Marathon in under 4 hours.
Our Marketing and Outreach Director is a graduating senior at Colorado State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Business Marketing. He specializes in digital content creation and is pursuing a career in marketing within the outdoor industry. An active athlete throughout his life he has played D1 Hockey and has competed in collegiate climbing for the past four years and plans to continue rock climbing both indoors and outdoors.