ADDPC Adaptive Sports (ADDPC-AS)
| AZ-Institute for Human Development, UCEDD | |||
| Program Type | UCEDD | Fiscal Year | 2020 |
| Contact | Kelly Roberts, PhD | ||
| [email protected] | |||
| Phone | 928-523-2017 | ||
| Project Description | |||
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The goal of the proposed project is to increase the involvement of persons with I/DD in adaptive alpine ski and snowboarding activities with a targeted number of 100 unique participants during the 2019-2020 ski season, while focusing on the rehabilitative, therapeutic, and whole life health that adaptive sports opportunities have to offer. While the primary focus will be on assisting persons with I/DD to experience skiing and snowboarding activities, the participants may also be provided with employment and community involvement opportunities (e.g., as adaptive ski instructors and/or other supportive roles such as serving on the advisory committee). In addition to providing other potential outcomes as just described, the purchasing of the adaptive equipment will allow for the sustainability of this work past the 100 original participants. NAASA has already demonstrated their commitment to adaptive sporting activities as evidenced by the fact that they have provided adaptive ski and snowboarding lessons to over 2,166 individuals with disabilities. With a targeted focus on including people with I/DD, and the purchasing of more appropriate equipment, the goal of having 100 participants with I/DD experience skiing and/or snowboarding, during the 2019-2020 season, is achievable. In addition, the support from ADDPC will also assist in sustaining the program for many years to come. The requested funds will be used to recruit persons with I/DD and support them to fully participate in alpine skiing and snowboarding activities. The requested funding will support individuals with I/DD through the provision of a broad range of activities such as transportation, access to equipment, lift tickets, and lessons (see budget narrative). Support of this project will include increasing the number of Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) certified adaptive ski instructors and purchasing appropriate adaptive equipment. In order to implement this project and increase our capacity to teach people with I/DD of any size, shape, or ability, in the State of Arizona to participate in winter alpine activities the following summary of activities will be achieved. 1. Recruit 100 people with I/DD to participate in Alpine skiing and snowboarding activities. 2. Assess each person with I/DD to determine necessary modifications to assure optimal access to the ski and or snowboarding activities. 3. Purchase the necessary ski and snowboarding equipment. 4. Make modifications of equipment as needed, based upon the assessment, to obtain full accessibility and inclusion. 5. Increase the number of Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) certified adaptive ski instructors in Northern Arizona from six to eleven (which will reduce the wait-time for adaptive lessons from 14 days to seven days). 6. Provide skiing and snowboarding lessons and ongoing opportunities to 100 persons with I/DD during the 2019-2020 ski season through individualized and adaptive supports. 7. Evaluate transportation needs and determine plan to purchase or lease in order to fulfill project activities. 8. Evaluate the program and impacts on the participants. 9. Develop a sustainability plan to support the program long-term and for continued use of the newly purchased adaptive equipment by individuals with I/DD. |
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