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This year, Maine Adaptive is thrilled to step into new territory—we’re picking up paddles and hitting the court for our very first adaptive pickleball program collaboration! In an exciting collaboration with students from the University of New England (UNE), we’re bringing the energy and accessibility of this fast-growing sport to our community in a big […]
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At Maine Adaptive, our volunteers are the heart and soul of everything we do. Behind every lesson, high-five, and breakthrough moment is a person who chose to give their time, energy, and passion to make a difference. But what inspired them to step into this role? What was the spark that drew them to adaptive
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At Maine Adaptive, our volunteers are the heart and soul of everything we do. Behind every lesson, high-five, and breakthrough moment is a person who chose to give their time, energy, and passion to make a difference. But what inspired them to step into this role? What was the spark that drew them to adaptive
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As winter’s grip begins to loosen and the days grow longer, the slopes of Sunday River come alive with a different kind of energy—a spirit of camaraderie, perseverance, and celebration. On Sunday, March 23, Maine Adaptive will host its 37th annual Ski-A-Thon, presented by L.L. Bean and the Alera Group, a cherished tradition that unites
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Mono-Mayhem and Mono-Ski Camps: Celebrating Adaptive Skiing in Maine Maine Adaptive hosted the largest gathering of mono-skiers in Maine this past March, bringing together athletes of all levels for two back-to-back Mono-Ski Camps. These immersive training sessions, led by highly experienced coaches and adaptive ski instructors—many of whom are mono-skiers themselves—offered skiers the opportunity to
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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
Adaptive Sports Equipment 101: Empowering Athletes of All Abilities Read More »
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
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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
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