Adapted Physical Activity

IWK Recreation Therapy Adapted Equipment Loan Program

Bikes, Hippocampes, Freedom Wheels, Double Kayaks and Sledges are available. Click {here} for more information.

NS Special Olympics

Community based program providing sports training and competition for individuals with an intelectual disability. Click {here} for more information.

Canadian Paralympic Committee

The CPC is responsible for creating an optimal environment for high-performance Canadian Paralympic Athletes to compete and win in the Paralympic and Parapan American Games, and by promoting their success, inspire all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport. The next Parapan American Games will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico, from November 19-27, 2011, while the next Paralympic Games will be hosted in London in 2012.

Click {here} to find a club in Nova Scotia.

Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers

The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing is a volunteer based organization having as its main objective, assisting individuals with a disability to lead richer and fuller lives through active participation in recreational and competitive snow skiing and snowboarding.We are a national organization with 1130 disabled members and 1900 abled-bodied volunteers from all regions of Canada, committed to the idea that "SKIING IS FUN FOR EVERYONE".

Becoming a member of CADS – NS will allow you to access the following incentives:

• Complimentary ski passes at the ski hills in Nova Scotia for the disabled members. General/support members are not eligible for the complimentary ski pass
• Access to CADS – NS adaptive equipment at the ski hills in Nova Scotia (a reminder to phone ahead to see what equipment is available).
• CADS National membership insurance
• You will receive newsletters from CADS National
• If you are skiing outside of NS—call ahead to the Ski School at the hill you will be visiting to see what is offered to CADS members , and what equipment is available

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