National Ability Center

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� The National Ability Center is a non-profit, tax exempt organization that empowers individuals of all abilities by building self-esteem, confidence and lifetime skills thorugh sport, recreation and educational programs. Individuals of all ages and abilities can take part in the National Ability Center�s programs, including those with physical, intellectual, disease or mental health concerns. Adaptive saddles, adaptivecycles, and customized ski and snowboard equipment, such as bi-skis, mono-skis and outriggers, enable participants to enjoy each activity successfully. In an attempt to eliminate isolation of individuals with disabilities, friends and family members are encouraged to participate alongside athletes and participants. Activities include Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, biathlon, horseback riding, hippotherapy, indoor rock climbing, swimming, archery, sled hockey, cycling, water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, and challenge course activities. Each year, individuals and their families participate in more than 19,000 lessons and outings.. More than 1,300 volunteers donated 32,000 hours to our mission last year. Many of the instructors and volunteers also have some form of disability and serve as role models for our participants.