About
Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation is a Maine-based nonprofit founded in 1982 providing adaptive outdoor recreation programmes entirely free of charge, including alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing. With certified instructors and trained volunteers, Maine Adaptive is the largest year-round adaptive recreation programme in the state.
What It Does
Maine Adaptive runs adaptive ski, snowboard, Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing lessons delivered in one-on-one and small-group formats at Sunday River and other Maine ski areas, tailored to each athlete's abilities and goals. All programme costs — lessons, lift passes, trail passes, and specialised adaptive equipment — are provided entirely free to every participant.
Who It Helps
Maine Adaptive serves children aged 4 and older through adults with permanent physical or cognitive disabilities, including spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, limb differences, traumatic brain injury, visual impairments, autism, and Down syndrome.