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Adaptive skiing makes a winter playground accessible to people with varying special needs. Learn about adaptive skiing in this free video on adaptive activities.
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Adaptive skiing is a great way to get people with disabilities outdoors during the wintertime. Learn about adaptive skiing with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
For adaptive skiing, People First language is a form of communication that puts people before their disability. Use People First language with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
An adaptive walker ski is a pair of skis that are attached to a walker to help people with poor balance. Learn about walker skis with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Assembling an adaptive walker ski is simple with a few supplies, like screws and piping. Assemble a walker ski with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
An adaptive walker ski is used for people who need extra balance and support. Discover other uses of a walker ski with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
An adaptive walker ski demo helps new users understand how it functions. See a walker ski demo with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
A buddy system is used with the adaptive walker ski to ensure everyone's safety and comfort. Ski with a buddy on the walker ski with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Adaptive skiing with built-in skins on the bottom of the skis helps people who need more balance and support going both up and down hill. Ski with built-in skins with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
A walker and skis are used in adaptive skiing for increased balance and support. Ski with a walker and skis with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Adaptive sit skis are accessible chairs with skis attached to the base for people with physical disabilities. See an adaptive sit ski with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Transferring someone to an adaptive sit ski is safer with two people. Transfer people to sit skis with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Keeping adaptive skiers warm is important to maintain proper blood circulation. Keep adaptive skiers warm with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Poles for adaptive skiing should be right at armpit height. Choose the right sized poles for adaptive skiing with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Adaptive pull and gear sleds are ideal for skiers with more severe physical disabilities. See pull and gear sleds with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Adaptive gear sled padding is helpful for skiers with spinal cord injuries who need extra back support. Provide padding on a gear sled with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Proper clothing is crucial for adaptive skiing to maintain an appropriate body temperature and for protection against the elements. Dress in layers with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
For adaptive skiing, be prepared for the terrain and conditions before going outside. Be prepared to ski with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Adaptive sled safety is having two or more people helping to pull, push and steer the sled. Be safe on an adaptive sled with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
An adaptive gear sled demo helps new users to understand how it works. See an adaptive gear sled demo with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Turning on an adaptive sit ski is easiest with a buddy to help shimmy the back of the ski. Turn on an adaptive sit ski with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Adaptive Nordic skiing uses two wide skis and two poles to slide across the surface of the snow. Learn to Nordic ski with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Fitting skis for adaptive skiing should be comfortable but snug. Fit adaptive skis properly with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Adaptive Karhu skis are a hybrid of snowshoes and Nordic skis with built-in skins on the bottom of each ski. See adaptive Karhu skis with tips from a sports instructor in this free video on adaptive activities.
Wintertime sports and activities, like snowshoeing, skiing and sledding, can be enjoyed by everyone, including those with disabilities. Adaptive skiing provides the right equipment for people of varying special needs, such as people with spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, paralysis or other physical limitations. Such adaptive equipment includes walker skis, sit skis and pull sleds. Everyone can enjoy the pleasures of a winter playground with adaptive sports. In this free video on adaptive activities, a sports instructor demonstrates different types of adaptive skiing. Learn about different equipment that is available and proper use. Find out ways to increase safety while adaptive skiing with a buddy system, and get tips on being supportive for skiers who may need extra balance or assistance. Adaptive skiing is a special needs sport that makes the great winter outdoors accessible to everyone.
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