Try one of the Adaptive ski school, they are non-profit organization, most are a chapter of Disabled Sports/USA, and a member of PSIA-E ski school.
Their goal is to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities through snow sports. They have a large variety of adaptive equipment. Student lessons are taught at a 1:1, or 1:2 ratio. They have a wide range of talented instructors who volunteer their time.
For children and adults who have never skied, to the most
advance
skier.
Any child with an IEP qualifies for these programs.
Here is a list of disabilities of the students that participate in the program:
The Adaptive ski schools, are a great place to visit this
winter.
They are always interested in talking to volunteers. There are
many
jobs that need doing (office, equipment, technical, etc.).
If you are knowledgeable about disabilities, posses intermediate or better skiing skills, interested in coaching adaptive snow sports, would like to help out in the office or with the equipment, please contact them.
These other areas have adaptive ski programs:
For a little more detail and X-Country information:
Ski NH Resorts Provide Adaptive Program for Disabled PersonsFor children with life-threatening illnesses and their families of all ages.
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One of our orginal webpages, created
July, 2001, by Melody Orfei
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