Adaptive sports have the incredible ability to break down barriers and open up opportunities for people with disabilities to engage in physical activity. There can be many reasons that a person with a disability might find it difficult or daunting to get started with adaptive sports. There is fear of the unknown, cost, transportation, and […]

For individuals with disabilities, the world of sports may seem full of obstacles. The obstacles can be transportation to events, the cost of equipment, the fear of the unknown and many other reasons. However, adaptive sports can open new doors to physical activity, social interaction, and personal achievement. Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation (MASR) is

Anyone who has engaged in physical activity can attest to the fact that they feel better after. The same thing happens when people with disabilities take on physical activity. That is one of the goals of Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation. We aim to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities through adaptive

Hello! I’ve had the good fortune of meeting many of you already during my two seasons of volunteering, but for those of you whom I haven’t- Hi. I’m Nate, and I’m the new Program Director here at Maine Adaptive. First off, thank you. In a world where there are so many demands on your time,

This is the first of many spotlight articles with insight into the incredible inspiration that the Maine Adaptive volunteers stir in all those involved in the program. We hope to offer future spotlights to a wide variety of passionate people who offer their time and expertise to help students of Maine Adaptive experience the freedom

The 2024 winter camp celebrates its 20th anniversary of bringing disabled veterans and their families the gift of winter outdoor recreation. Newry, ME – Maine Adaptive has hosted Veterans No Boundaries (VNB) Winter Ski Camp, a four-day winter sports retreat at Sunday River Ski Resort that is open to military veterans and active duty personnel with

Maine Adaptive Co-Directors Lizz Peacock and Amy Bannon were distraught learning of the flooding that impacted the organization’s Sundance facility during the recentflooding at Sunday River Ski Resort in Maine. The entire mountain resort sustainedconsiderable damage, including the road and entrance to the Maine Adaptive facility. Initially,Lizz and Amy could not assess the damage, as

As a 30-plus year student of Maine Adaptive, Enock Glidden resides in Bethel, Maine, and is an avid skier, rock climber, and hiker and participates in many other sports. These sports have included tennis, basketball, paragliding, and skydiving. Through an internship related to his studies in computer science, he was able to travel across the

Volunteers are at the heart of Maine Adaptive, and we would not exist without their dedicated support for the past 41 years since the organization’s founding. Volunteers find their way to Maine Adaptive in a myriad of ways. Whether a friend refers them, they see us out on the trails or slopes, or like Emma

JEFFERSON, MAINE On Friday, August 18, 2023, Maine Adaptive will kick off the 20th annual Veterans No Boundaries (VNB) weekend camp at Camp Wavus in Jefferson, Maine. This specialty event of Maine Adaptive was founded 21 years ago, intending to serve veterans with disabilities and their families, helping them to participate in adaptive sports and