Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing - Calgary

The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS) – Calgary is the local zone of CADS National and is also affiliated with CADS Alberta, the provincial division. We are a volunteer-based organization currently with approximately 500 members. Our main objective is to promote adaptive skiing and snowboarding by teaching people with disabilities how to ski or snowboard using adaptive skills and equipment tailored to their needs.

As a nationally registered charitable organization, CADS is dedicated to assisting individuals with a disability to lead richer and fuller lives through active participation in recreational and competitive skiing and snowboarding.

Our program consists of eight two-hour lessons which typically run in January and February on Friday evenings at Canada Olympic Park. Students receive instruction from volunteer instructors who have received special training in adaptive skiing/snowboarding strategies through CADS, CASI and CSIA programs.

Purpose: Empowering accessibility through community, family, and diversity.