The Calabogie Adaptive Ski Program was established in 2003. As a member of the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing, (CADS) National Capital Division, they take pride in providing people with disabilities the opportunity to learn the basics of downhill skiing.
View Adaptive Ski Program video.
In addition to supporting Calabogie’s “Weekday School Program”, approximately 20 CADS Certified volunteer instructors assisted by 40 to 50 trained volunteers offer a Sunday morning and afternoon skiing program to children and adults with disabilities.
Our focus is on ability, not disability.
In addition to learning how to ski, the program’s goals are to increase self-awareness and confidence for those individuals who normally might be shut-ins during the winter months. As a charitable organization, this program requires a good number of volunteers to run; for those returning your continued support is appreciated.
If you are interested in volunteering, on or off the hill, please contact the adaptive program. www.cads-ncd.ca/calabogie/Calabogie_home.html
Soldier On Winter Sports Clinic 2012
The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing and National Capital Division (CADS-NCD) held its second winter sports clinic in support of the Soldier On program from February 13-16, 2012 at Calabogie Ski Resort.
The Second Annual Soldier On Winter Sports Clinic is a key occasion to show one of the many opportunities available to Canadian Forces (CF) ill and injured members as they transition and adjust to a new phase in life. Since its inception in 2006, Soldier On has helped more than 300 ill and injured CF personnel and former personnel by facilitating or supporting the provision of fitness training and sport camps, the purchase of adaptive sports and fitness equipment, and assistance in competing at an international level. View gallery in the right column.
View Winter Sports Clinic 2012 video
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Media Articles
Eastern Ontario program helps skiers with disabilities
Ottawa, CBC News - Posted January 23, 2012
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An Ottawa-area ski program for people with disabilities is helping many children improve their motor skills.
The Calabogie Adaptive Ski Program at Calabogie Peaks Resort, about 100 km west of Ottawa, has now grown to teach about 40 people learn to glide down its hills.
The decades-old program started as a tool for skiers with physical disabilities, but now features children with a wide variety of challenges including autism, Down's syndrome and cerebral palsy.....read more.
