Susie and Mark Lindeberg tell me Colorado's National Sports Center for the Disabled is an amazing resource.
... Founded in 1970, the National Sports Center for the Disabled's mission is to positively impact the lives of people with any physical or mental challenge through quality adaptive recreation programs in over 20 sports. The NSCD’s impact on lives is direct, immediate and visible. Over 23,000 lessons are provided annually...
The NCSD is located in Winter Park Resort, Colorado (map info - route 40 west of Denver). They serve our community and they offer scholarships ...
ADD, Amputation, Arthritis, Autism, Behavioral Health, Bone Disorder, Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Disabilities, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Fragile X, Hemophilia, Learning Disabilities, Little People, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Disorder, Muscular Dystrophy, Nerve Disorders, Neurological Disorders, Paraplegia, Post-Polio, Quadriplegia, Respiratory Disorder, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Substance Abuse, Vision Loss/Blindness...
Of course the winter activities (2010 brochure) are amazing. It's the place I'd take my family for a snowboarding or skiing vacation.
There are summer options too (2010 brochure)...
... NSCD Sports Camps, rafting, kayaking, canoeing, special camps, horse pack trips, therapeutic horseback riding, mountain biking, overnight river trips, fishing, camping, and rock climbing...
Larger groups can make "NCSD Broome House" condo reservations.
There is a specific weekend for kids with autism, and Suzy Lindeberg is working with them to develop a weekend for all kids with developmental disabilities. She tells us ...
... they see kids with developmental disabilities as having physical needs ... they know that our kids need physical and teaching method adaptations so they too can be successful ... I could go on and on about how great the instructors and volunteers were, how much fun our family had and the big smile John had on his face the whole trip but I am sure Mark shared that. This is a great resource that anyone who is looking for outdoor activities for their family should look at...
Definitely a resource worth remembering.
Update: Suzy sent me additional information. I've updated and corrected the post.
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