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Adaptive Wilderness Sports Of McCall (AWeSOMe!)

Empowering people of all abilities through high quality outdoor experiences.

Providing participants and volunteers opportunities to learn new skills, challenge themselves, and work together to enhance the health and self-confidence necessary to expand human potential.

Mission: to empower people of all abilities through high quality outdoor experiences

The purpose of this organization is to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities through sports and recreational activities. Our vision is to continue to grow the program to be self-sustaining with sufficient volunteer staff and Board of Directors (BOD) to provide excellent recreational opportunities to participants at affordable prices with adequate funds to maintain a fleet of up-to-date adaptive ski equipment and support program operations.

Philosophy & Methodology

Commitment to enhancing quality of life, through high-caliber outdoor experiences, for individuals and families whose lives are affected by disability. Many participants in the adaptive ski program progress their skills through AWeSOMe! to the point that they can enjoy skiing with their family and friends, independently of the program. Outdoor recreation promotes physical activity and conditioning as well as emotional well being, positively impacting the overall health of participants.

Providing participants and volunteers opportunities to learn new skills, challenge themselves, and work together to enhance the health and self-confidence necessary to expand human potential.

Inclusiveness: Participation in the adaptive ski school is open to anyone with a disability interested in learning to ski, who wouldn’t fit into a traditional ski or snowboard class, and is medically stable. This includes individuals with a permanent physical or learning disability who needs adaptive equipment and/or one-on-one instruction. In addition, the program facilitates participation by students with disabilities in local school sponsored ski and snowboard activities.

A community service offering adaptive ski lesson to local children with disabilities, regardless of ability to pay.

Integration: The adaptive ski school aims to teach skiing as a lifetime leisure skill and prepare individuals to ski as independently as possible. Adaptive skiing helps put individuals with disabilities on par with their non-disabled counterparts, allowing side-by-side participation in a popular winter McCall pastime.

Disability awareness: Integration of people with disabilities through recreation also helps educate the non-disabled population about people with disabilities and their capabilities, making it easier to weave them into the fabric of society in general. The volunteer experience enhances disability awareness and personal growth.