http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:41:52 PST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/sit-skiing.php Adaptive Skiing The Sit-Ski was one of the first sitting position skis developed, for people with lower extremity limitations. This may include those with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, lower extremity amputations, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, brain injury or spinal cord injuries. The Sit-Ski is usually preferred by people with significant physical limitations. Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:31:08 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/sit-skiing.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/adaptive-ski-camp.php Adaptive Skiing Monday, January 12th, Access Anything, Adaptive Adventures, Steamboat Powdercats, and Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. have joined together to sponsor the 4th annual All-Mountain Adaptive Ski Camp and Powdercats Trip; an event that will combine instructor and volunteer training, adaptive ski clinics, and a backcountry Powdercat trip for 30-40 men, women, and veterans with disabilities. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:23:44 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/adaptive-ski-camp.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/bolton-valley-skiing.php Adaptive Skiing Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, long known for its year-round adaptive sports programming for people of all ages and disabilities, will offer adaptive skiing and snowboarding for the first time at Bolton Valley Resort this season, partnering with this northern, metro Burlington ski resort. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:09:21 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/bolton-valley-skiing.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/adaptive-skiing-locations-usa.php Adaptive Skiing A list of locations offering adaptive skiing and ski instructors for persons with disabilities in the USA. People with disabilities can learn to ski or refine their skills with trained instructors using specialized adaptive ski equipment to help meet their personal needs. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:48:52 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/adaptive-skiing-locations-usa.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/adaptive-skiing-festival.php Adaptive Skiing As part of its commitment to introducing individuals with disabilities to the love of sports, including skiing and snowboarding, Vermont Adaptive Skiing & Sports, the only year-round organization in the state to offer daily programs for people with disabilities, will host the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) Second Annual Winter Ski Festival Jan. 16-18, 2009. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:18:03 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/adaptive-skiing-festival.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/cross-country-skiing.php Adaptive Skiing Paralympics Cross-country Skiing will be taking place at the Whistler Olympic Park located just south of Whistler in the spectacular Callaghan Valley. Individuals and teams are beginning to visit the park to become familiar with the facilities and get the layout of the land. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:32:52 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/cross-country-skiing.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/adaptive-alpine-skiing.php Adaptive Skiing Paralympic alpine skiing is all about sheer determination, as well as mind over matter. There are two aspects within this sport that must be dealt with that we humans, who are blessed with sound bodies will find to be mind boggling. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:18:42 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/adaptive-alpine-skiing.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/ski-for-light.php Adaptive Skiing Each year Ski for Light, Inc. lays down tracks at a different winter sports area across the nation for a week of cross-country ski instruction, fitness workshops and cultural activities. The participation of Norwegian-Americans lends a unique flavor to the program due to their enthusiasm for Nordic skiing, fitness and cultural diversity. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:51:47 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/ski-for-light.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/skiing-switzerland.php Adaptive Skiing The ski and snowboarding season begins at the end of November and ends in May. St. Moritz was officially opened as a ski and snowboarding resort almost 145 years ago. On St. Moritz surroundings there are many beautiful towns that worth visited: Celerina, Maloja, Pontresina, Sils/Engadin, Silvasplana, St. Moritz and Zuoz. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:50:52 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/skiing-switzerland.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/skiing-austria.php Adaptive Skiing One of the most sought countries in the world during the winter season is Austria. Thousands of tourists arrive here each year, enjoying perfect skiing and snowboarding conditions. The ski resorts are countless. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:45:11 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/skiing-austria.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/adaptive-snow-sports.php Adaptive Skiing Adaptive Snow Sports is about adapting equipment and lessons and providing accessible support systems to allow people with a wide range of disabilities to take to the snow and experience the freedom of snow sports. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:16:29 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/skiing/adaptive-snow-sports.php