ABOUT DISABLED SPORTS FAR WEST
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Disabled Sports USA Far West leads the way in adaptive sports and recreation for people with disabilities. With over 40 years of experience, our trained staff and volunteers guide you in discovering life without limits. The Far West chapter is the founding chapter of Disabled Sports USA.
Brief History. In 1967 Jim Winthers brought together a small group of Vietnam Veterans to support each other as they learned to cope with their disabilities. These Veterans taught themselves and others how to ski. Winthers, a World War II Veteran of the 10th Mountain Division and Director of the Soda Springs Ski School, helped frm our organization, the Disabled Sports USA, Far West (Disabled Sports).
Disabled Sports has continued its rehabilitation orientation and remains dedicated to the belief that sports are a vital part of the process in which disabled individuals gain self-confidence, mobility, and greater independence. Our programs promote education, socialization and employment. They help turn tragedy into triumph by instilling in participants the knowledge that it's not their disabilities, but their abilities that count.
Disabled Sports USA has more than 100 chapters and serves more than 60,000 people nationwide. Disabled Sports USA is the nation's largest nonprofit, multi-sport and multi-disability organization.
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Contact Us
Executive Office: 6060 Sunrise Vista Dr. Suite 2540 Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Ph: (916) 722-6447 Fax: (916) 722-2627
Email: dsusa@disabledsports.net
Program Center: P.O. Box 9780 Truckee, CA 96162
Ph: (530) 581-4161 Fax: (530) 581-3127 Email: info@disabledsports.net
MISSION & GOALS
Mission
To provide affordable inclusive physical and recreational activities that build health and confidence.
Goals
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To facilitate physical and psychological rehabilitation through education, recreation, sports and social activities. |
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To assist in the development of a positive self-image and an achieving attitude. |
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To increase public awareness of the capabilities of people with disabilities. |
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To develop and maintain a working relationship with organizations serving people with disabilities. |
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To serve as a source of information about sports and recreation opportunities. |
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To develop technical assistance programs for Disabled Sports Chapters and other community based organizations. |
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To promote full utilization of existing programs and facilities by people with disabilities. |
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To encourage people with disabilities to be involved in the management and other aspects of Disabled Sports and its programs. |
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To teach good sportsmanship, encourage competitive spirit and foster independence through program activities. |
“If I Can Do This, I Can Do Anything”
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