“We’re the kitchen crew,” said Chrissy Banker. “Chris does the grill and I’m known for my healthy salads.” On nice days, before the Gwen Allard Adaptive Sports Center opened, the Bankers could be found grilling lunch on the patio at Windham’s main lodge. When AFS’s building opened in 2006, Chris and Chrissy started flipping burgers […]
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2nd Annual Ride2Live Project rocked ASF December 12 and 13, 2010
On December 12, 2010, ASF marked another milestone with the Ride2Live Project kicking off its second year, introducing children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders to the exhilarating world of snowboarding. With the help of 12 instructors, plus private sponsors and inside volunteers, the project also helped parents realize that not only can they enjoy […]
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‘Smarter than the average bear’, ‘a super bright young man’, and ‘funny as heck’ are all ways that Nicholas Holmok’s instructors describe this 7 year old from Ashland, New York. Nicholas is a talkative, energetic, funny, and VERY intelligent kid who happens to have spina bifida. As a result, he has weakness in his lower […]
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Many of us use movie, book and restaurant reviews to guide our choices. Potential ASF volunteers and donors want to know how effective ASF is in enhancing the lives of our participants and volunteers. Now we have another way you can share your stories and let others know the impact ASF has. Click here to […]
Continue reading "Write a review about ASF through Great Nonprofits" →ASF Volunteer Spotlight on Lou Caracciolo
Lou Caracciolo, ASF volunteer and chef/owner of Brandywine Restaurant, volunteers as a winter ski instructor and summer kayak and canoe instructor. Lou’s gentle, patient, steadfast demeanor relaxes participants and elicits success. Whether riding a horse with wounded warriors, calming a first time kayaker, or coaching a child on the ski slope, Lou’s caring attitude and […]
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The Gwen Allard Adaptive Sports Center came alive December 4th and 5th when Windham Mountain opened for the 2010-11 skiing and riding season. ASF conducted training for 138 returning and new volunteers. ASF’s program opened on Sunday, December 5th with 23 instructors and eight participants. “We happily welcome back the snow, students, volunteers and all […]
Continue reading "Soft, sugary, man-made snow and sunshine and made for a fun filled opening weekend at ASF" →New to skiing or snowboarding? Check out our Getting Ready Books
The Adaptive Sports Foundation recently published four easy to read, fun books that introduce skiing and snowboarding to new skiers and riders. What to Wear When You SKI at Windham Mountain introduces the new skier to ski appropriate clothing. Getting Ready to SKI at Windham Mountain provides information on what to expect when you arrive […]
Continue reading "New to skiing or snowboarding? Check out our Getting Ready Books" →ASF staff and volunteer training – It happens at all levels
Each season we begin the process of welcoming back our experienced volunteer instructors, recruiting and training new volunteers, and presenting educational programs for our staff that help keep us on the forefront of adaptive sports teaching techniques. As discussed in the previous newsletter, we have spent some time this year celebrating the many individual talents […]
Continue reading "ASF staff and volunteer training – It happens at all levels" →“He can’t. He shouldn’t. He won’t be able to ski.” But he does.
Written by Penny Besso My name is Penny Besso and my son’s name is Scotty. He is 30 years old and severely mentally challenged. He is also a skier thanks to the adaptive ski program offered by the Adaptive Sports Foundation. Not being a skier myself, when Scotty is out skiing I wait for him […]
Continue reading "“He can’t. He shouldn’t. He won’t be able to ski.” But he does." →ASF’s Caitie Sarubbi Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Passing of the Americans with Disability Act at the White House
Written by Caitie Sarubbi July 26, 2010 was a great day in American history. It was the 20th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disability Act. This act was a great step forward for the American disabled community. The DOA encompasses many topics including regulations that buildings have to follow to be accessible, […]
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