For more than 50 years, we’ve led the way in redefining adaptive outdoor experiences. We’ve helped participants reignite a passion for playing and competing in the great outdoors. We’ve re-invented adaptive equipment, technology and coaching methods. And we’ve helped our athletes, and the world, #RethinkAbility
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NSCD Founder, Hal O'Leary
With a heavy heart, we say goodbye to one of NSCD’s founders, Hal O’Leary.
Hal passed away the afternoon of June 3rd under the compassionate care of Denver Hospice. His legacy and the thousands of lives he has positively impacted throughout his life will live on forever. For more than 50 years, Hal O’Leary has been an instrumental part of the NSCD’s success. In 1970, he was a ski instructor at Winter Park Resort when he volunteered to give a one-time ski lesson to 23 children with amputations from Children’s Hospital. We will miss seeing Hal’s warm smile and hearing his encouraging words and stories as we walk through the offices, Balcony House and around Winter Park.
Details about Hal’s service and how to honor Hal’s legacy through the Hal O’Leary memorial fund will be shared soon. If you would like to make a gift in Hal’s memory today, click on the link below.
Reservations are open!
Make a reservation with us today!
We are taking reservations for our Adaptive Ski School and summer programs, including many programs in the Denver metro area. Some of the NSCD programs, including ability clinics, are currently suspended and we are hosting day camps instead of overnight camps.
Exceeding Boundaries Happy Hour
Wednesday, June 23, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Please join us as we RethinkAbility and raise awareness for the National Sports Center for the Disabled’s adaptive outdoor recreation and competition program while honoring those who help make a difference in our adaptive sports community.
This event is free. Those wishing to make a donation to support the NSCD can give a gift online during registration or at the live event. If you cannot attend, please consider giving a gift to support our adaptive recreation programs by clicking on the DONATE button at the top of this page.
To learn more about Exceeding Boundaries and the start of our summer programming, check out the interview with Colorado & Company!
Volunteer with us!
Apply to be a volunteer today!
Where else can you play hard, share your passion for your sport and change a life?
As a volunteer, you’ll not only enhance the lives of our participants through sport, you’ll help our athletes, their families and the community #RethinkAbility.
Click Here to register and fill out the volunteer application. If you are a returning volunteer, choose LOG IN to update your account information and sign current documents. If you are a new volunteer, choose REGISTER to create your account. Once your application has been processed, you will receive “next steps” and information on upcoming orientations and trainings from the NSCD Volunteer Services team.
I’M NOT SPECIAL BECAUSE I HAVE ONLY ONE LEG. I’M SPECIAL BECAUSE I’M A [email protected]#$ ON SKIS.
Here, no one is defined by their disabilities. They are defined by their courage, passion, joy, and willingness to try something new.
I AM NOT UNIQUE BECAUSE I HAVE A WHEELCHAIR. I’M UNIQUE BECAUSE I’M A FEARLESS KAYAKER.
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Our Veteran’s Programs
From day trips to multi-day camps, we offer incredible outdoor programs specifically designed for veterans.