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Vision

Vermont Adaptive is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to empowering individuals with disabilities. We promote independence and further equality through access and instruction to sports and recreational activities. Vision.

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Vision

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  1. Vermont Adaptive is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to empowering individuals with disabilities. We promote independence and further equality through access and instruction to sports and recreational activities.

  2. Vision • Recreation provides a physical, mental and social experience that is immeasurable in promoting self confidence & independence.

  3. Vision • Encourages people of all ages and with all disabilities to participate • Provides support for those who need financial assistance • Recreation encourages people of all ages and with all disabilities to participate. • Vermont Adaptive provides support for those who need financial assistance.

  4. Tailor lessons and outings to individuals • Provide technologically advanced and safe equipment

  5. Vision Continued • Provide a safe environment for progressive learning • Build upon relationships with disabled community to reach more prospective clients and expand our activities

  6. Amputations Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder Autism Cerebral Palsy Diabetes Down Syndrome Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Huntington’s Disease Neurological Disorders Disabilities Vermont Adaptive Serves

  7. Multiple Sclerosis Muscular Dystrophy Post Polio Syndrome PTSD Spina Bifida Spinal Cord Injuries Stroke & Brain Trauma Traumatic Brain Injury Visual Impairments & Blindness Disabilities Continued Vermont Adaptive Serves all of the above and beyond!

  8. “Karinna has a bold spirit and she thrives on adventure; she was an active participant. It’s not easy for the whole family to experience the great outdoors without some assistance and planning. We’re so thankful to Vermont Adaptive’s team of caring and spirited professionals. Through your care, Karinna has been able to enjoy and join the family for canoeing, skiing and horseback riding. We all benefit from the fresh-air togetherness.”

  9. Alpine Skiing Snowboarding Snowshoeing Nordic Skiing Group Outings Canoeing Kayaking Cycling Rock climbing Horseback Riding Hiking Sailing Camping Current Programs Summer Winter

  10. Structure Board of Directors: 10 members, 3 honorary members and two volunteer representatives • 7 Full Time Paid Employees, 1 AmeriCorps VISTA • Almost 500 Active & Trained Volunteers to help instruct programs

  11. Current Locations • Chittenden Reservoir - Chittenden • Lake Bomoseen - Castleton • Pico Mountain - Killington • Sugarbush Resort - Waitsfield • Bolton Valley Resort - Bolton • Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center - Burlington • Stoughton Pond – Springfield/Weathersfield • Waterbury Reservoir – Waterbury

  12. Adaptive Skiing

  13. Adaptive Snowboarding

  14. Adaptive Snowshoeing and Nordic XC Skiing

  15. Adaptive Paddling

  16. Adaptive Sailing

  17. Adaptive Cycling

  18. Adaptive Rock Climbing

  19. Adaptive Horseback Riding

  20. Success Stories

  21. Questions? • My contact info: Heather Timins north@vermontadaptive.org 802-353-3178 THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

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