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Parasol Community Collaboration Member


Disabled Sports USA Far West
Disabled Sports USA Far West leads the way in adaptive sports and recreation for people with disabilities. With 40 years of experience, our trained staff and volunteers guide you in discovering life without limits.

Our mission is to provide affordable inclusive physical and recreational activities that build health and confidence.

The Far West chapter is the founding chapter of Disabled Sports USA, the nation's largest nonprofit, multi-sport and multi-disability organization.
Today there are over 90 chapters serving more than 60,000 people nationwide.

Program & Activities

Adaptive Snowsports
Our flagship program operates daily through the ski season.  Approximately 500 individual clients are served. Certified instructors and trained volunteers provide over 6,000 hours of instruction. Specialized adaptive equipment and teaching methods allow almost anyone with a disability to participate.  It was the first program of its kind in the country and it has been in continuous operation since 1967, developing much of the specialized adaptive ski equipment and many of the teaching methods used in the field today.  We have been in the forefront of the field, creating a curriculum model currently used nationally in the training and certification of adaptive certified ski instructors.

Summer Programs
Our integrated summer programs serve about 300 people with disabilities and approximately the same number of their families and friends
  • .    Water Ski Instruction
We teach water-skiing at various venues.  Adaptive equipment allows us to accommodate those unable to ski in a standing position including paraplegics and some quadriplegics.
  • .   Golf Instruction
Golf instruction is provided at Haggin Oaks in Sacramento. Specialized, adapted clubs, swing apparatuses and carts allow us to accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities.  A six-lesson course of instruction is provided as well as course play.
  • .      Adaptive Cycling
Disabled Sports holds outings at various regional locations for families to participate in entry-level physical activities by using adaptive hand cycles and tandem bicycles. Special rides of longer length, including overnight adventures are scheduled as well.
  • .    White Water Rafting
Experienced guides and trained volunteers safely guide rafts through the waters of the scenic South Fork of the American River, site of the gold discovery that triggered the gold rush.  The raft trips are for people with disabilities and their families or friends. Beginning white water provides challenge and thrills while building camaraderie, confidence, and teamwork.
  • .    4-Wheel Drive Adventures
This program is designed to teach individuals with disabilities how to safely and independently access Off-Highway Motor Vehicle trails.  This includes environmental responsibility, camping and fire safety, and related recreation and safety skills. One day and overnight trips are available in this family activity.  Those who want more are treated to some "bouldering"
in rugged terrain.
  • .    Watersports
Activities include kayaking, boating, sailing and canoeing.  Both one and two day events are scheduled.

Region Served

Northern California, Nevada and Lake Tahoe regions

 


Website: disabledsports