A place where youth and adults with disabilities gain a measure of self-confidence and independence by participating in adaptive sports programs and activities.
Vermont Adaptive is a nationally recognized organization that empowers people of all abilities through inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of ability to pay. In addition to sports, year-round programming options integrate environmental, holistic wellness, and competitive training philosophies for people of all ages with cognitive, developmental, physical and emotional disabilities.
Vermont is simply too beautiful! Explore our year-round programs to find what’s best you.
From southern counties to the Canadian border, we love to play in Vermont. Find where you can explore with us in Vermont.
Dec. 2, 2025 At Vermont Adaptive, our community thrives on connection—the kind built over snowy slopes, high-fives, shared gear, and stories passed from one season to the next. For Jimmy Keith, that connection started nearly 25 years ago, when he learned to ski with us when he was just three.
Nov. 30, 2025 “When I became disabled, I felt like I was shattered,” says Emily Nappi, who lives in Northern New Jersey but spends her free time in Vermont. For 10 years, she was a first responder on the front lines and now is an occupational therapy graduate student. “When
Nov. 26, 2025 When Veronica Gaspa stepped into skis for the first time this past February, she wasn’t alone. She was surrounded by new friends, instructors, and fellow athletes—all part of the Vermont Adaptive community at the annual Blind/Visually Impaired Athletes Winter Festival at Pico Mountain. It was a day
Dec. 2, 2025 At Vermont Adaptive, our community thrives on connection—the kind built over snowy slopes, high-fives, shared gear, and stories passed from one season to the next. For Jimmy Keith, that connection started nearly 25 years ago, when he learned to ski with us when he was just three.
Nov. 30, 2025 “When I became disabled, I felt like I was shattered,” says Emily Nappi, who lives in Northern New Jersey but spends her free time in Vermont. For 10 years, she was a first responder on the front lines and now is an occupational therapy graduate student. “When
We empower people of all ages and abilities through inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of ability to pay. In addition to winter and summer sports, Vermont Adaptive’s nationally recognized year-round programs integrate environmental, holistic, wellness, and competitive training philosophies for people of with cognitive, developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities.
We believe that participating in outdoor sports and recreation provide a physical, mental and social experience that is immeasurable in promoting self-confidence and independence in an individual.
Summer is ON and we have switched gears - to bike gears that is! And to our canoes, kayaks, mountain bikes, tandems, sailboats.
Vermont Adaptive seeks energetic individuals who have a passion for sports, working with athletes with disabilities, and non-profit management.
A place where youth and adults with disabilities gain a measure of self-confidence and independence by participating in adaptive sports programs and activities.
Year-round programs for veterans of all ages and abilities. Equipment, lessons & tickets provided at no cost.
Summer is ON and we have switched gears - to bike gears that is! And to our canoes, kayaks, mountain bikes, tandems, sailboats.
Vermont Adaptive seeks energetic individuals who have a passion for sports, working with athletes with disabilities, and non-profit management.
A place where youth and adults with disabilities gain a measure of self-confidence and independence by participating in adaptive sports programs and activities.
Year-round programs for veterans of all ages and abilities. Equipment, lessons & tickets provided at no cost.
Join in on the adventures today as a volunteer!
Vermont Adaptive succeeds because of the dedication of more than 400 highly-trained volunteer instructors. We are searching for energetic, dedicated individuals who have a passion for sports and want to share that passion with others.
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