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March 08, 2018
Winter Park, CO
ULLRS Tour the NSCD (National Sports Center for the Disabled) |
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Photos from: Nancy Sand | ||||
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| ULLRS TOUR NSCD AT WINTER PARK While ULLRs were skiing at Winter Park, several took time off the slopes to tour the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD). The NSCD provides therapeutic, adaptive sports and recreational programs for people with disabilities of any age and any ability. Established in 1970, the NSCD is one of the largest, premier therapeutic recreation agencies in the world. Each year the NSCD serves 3,000 children and adults with disabilities who partake in the more than 20 sports and recreational programs, from snow skiing and kayaking to rafting and rock climbing. The NSCD has facilities at Winter Park and at Mile High Stadium in Denver. With specially trained staff and volunteers, and its own adaptive equipment lab, the NSCD teaches a variety of year-round sports and activities to individuals with almost any physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral diagnosis. Winter Park Resort provides space for the Center plus lift tickets for volunteers, etc. The Center fulfills ADA requirements for the Resort. It is mutually beneficial to both parties. Today, the NSCD is one of the largest outdoor therapeutic recreation agencies in the world and trains many Paralympic athletes. Fifteen percent of the NSCD’s revenue is from participant fees. Eighty-five percent of its revenue comes from philanthropic gifts, grants, events, and sponsorships. More than 200 scholarships are given each year to the NSCD participants. While at the NSCD, ULLRs met with the Director and the Volunteer Coordinator who led ULLRs on a tour of the Center. Trip co-chair Nancy S. informed the Director and Volunteer Coordinator about our own ULLR Ski for Light Foundation, our fundraising activities, and the types of adaptive equipment we have provided through the generous support of our ULLR members. ULLRs saw much adaptive NSCD equipment and learned how the equipment is used and created or adapted for the needs of each individual benefiting from the program. And, participating ULLRs contributed to give a $130 donation to the Center. Nancy Sand & Sharon Marini |
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