Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) is a volunteer-based, non-profit national and international leader in alpine adaptive snowsports committed to the idea that “SKIING IS FOR EVERYONE”.
Canadian Adaptive
Snowsports – National Capital Division (CADS – NCD) was
formed in 1979. We are a registered charity, a provincial-level
sports organization member of CADS, and oversee the adaptive ski
and snowboard programs and services operating in the regions of
Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.
CADS – NCD provides the resources and support to break down barriers to these activities and in so doing, embrace a healthy lifestyle, camaraderie and fun.
We are in need of new volunteers to maintain and grow our programs. Please see our Volunteering page for more information. Hurry, training starts in December.
CADS – NCD supports seven formal programs in the region. These
programs include: Ski
Hawks Ottawa, at Camp Fortune, for the
visually challenged, along with programs at Edelweiss
Valley, Mount
Pakenham, Calabogie
Peaks and Mont
Cascades for people who need adaptive equipment and or
instruction in order to enjoy skiing and snowboarding. CADS – NCD
hosts a Canadian Veterans’ Winter Sports Clinic each February and
operates a Racing program for competitive skiing.
In addition to these formal programs, CADS – NCD provides support to schools and individuals on a request basis, providing partners or instructors and ski equipment, as required, assisting skiers and snowboarders who face a variety of cognitive and or physical challenges. Special clinic days can be organized for community organizations serving persons with these challenges.
CADS – NCD Vision
Enrich the lives of persons with various challenges through snowsports in order to promote full integration into society.
CADS – NCD Mission
CADS – NCD is dedicated to assisting individuals with various challenges (cognitive, physical and so many more) to lead richer and fuller lives through active participation in recreational and competitive alpine skiing and snowboarding.
Summary of Programs
We run programs at most of the local ski hills. They are all a little different. Some ski for an hour, some ski for a day. Some run at weekend, some on week days, some in the evenings. You can drill into the details of any program using the menu on the left. But here is a One Page Summary for comparison:
Please Donate to CADS – NCD
As a registered charity, CADS – NCD is funded by your generous donations, fundraising activities, and membership fees. Your donation is greatly appreciated and is used to promote and facilitate programs and services that we deliver for people with various challenges. Your donations to CADS – NCD are sincerely appreciated.
If you would like to donate to CADS – NCD, please click the Donate to CADS – NCD link below. It’s fast, easy, and secure.
Click to Donate to CADS – NCD via Canada Helps
Thanks to our Sponsor:
Charitable Donation Number: 11905-1514-RR0001
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