EDD Adaptive Sports

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EDD Adaptive Sports

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EDD Adaptive Sports is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicating to creating sports programs for individuals with disabilities. Our goal is for people with disabilities to experience joy, independence and adventure through participation in sports. We partner with colleges and sporting organizations to provide various adaptive sports opportunities in Central NY and Central/Northern VT.

Mission
To provide sports opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.

Vision
Our vision is for individuals with disabilities to build self-confidence and purpose, and to believe that they can do anything to which they set their minds. Our belief is that by teaching a young woman who uses a wheelchair how to ski, for example, we are also helping her learn to believe in herself and in her potential.

What We Do
EDD Adaptive Sports provides recreational and competitive sports programs for individuals with any type of disability. Click here for more information about our adaptive sports programs. Many of our programs are run by student athletes from Castleton University, Hartwick College, Muhlenberg College, Saint Michael’s College, SUNY Delhi and SUNY Morrisville. A 1:1 or 1:2 volunteer-to-athlete ratio allows us to adapt the activities for each athlete’s unique abilities. We aim for every athlete to experience success on the field, whether through developing a new skill or scoring a goal. “If you’ve had fun, you’ve won!” sums up our approach. The bonds between our athletes and volunteers are strong; our athletes love working with college athletes and look forward to re-connecting with their buddies each time.

Activities

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Basketball

In the beginning you had to have a spinal cord injury in order to play wheelchair basketball. But that, much like the game itself, has come a long way since 1946. Today, in order to be eligible to play wheelchair basketball within the NWBA (National Wheelchair Basketball Association) a person must have a permanent lower…

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Getting Started Start Slow to Go Fast Just because you have never run farther than the bus stop, is not a reason to ignore the pleasures of recreational and competitive running. The sport provides many benefits. Besides improving overall health, cholesterol levels, and lung function, running is a confidence booster, a stress reliever,…

Snowshoeing 101 Getting Started It’s time for the fresh, chilly air and peaceful scenery offered by winter sports. If you’re looking for a way to improve balance and spatial awareness, and to get exercise at a level that you can set for yourself, consider adaptive snowshoeing this season. Snowshoeing is the “quiet” snow sport, according…

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Take a Hike! Outdoor Adventure Awaits Everyone is concerned with fitness these days. Many people are also concerned with watching their personal budget, too. So what activity offers fun and fitness as well as being easy on the wallet? The answer is hiking, and almost everybody can do it, whether it’s simply utilizing community park…