Frequently asked questions about adaptive watersports, winter sports, and summer sports
 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. What is Disabled Sports USA Far West?
  2. What sports are offered by Disabled Sports USA Far West?
  3. What disabilities are served through Disabled Sports USA?
  4. Where are Disabled Sports programs located?
  5. How can I participate in the programs?
  6. How is instruction provided?
  7. How do I become a member?
  8. What are the member benefits?
  9. How do I Make a reservation?

What is Disabled Sports USA Far West?
Disabled Sports USA Far West is dedicated to innovative programs that provide an environment with positive therapeutic and psychological outcomes. Individuals are empowered to reach their full potential. Our programs allow individuals of all abilities to discover their own strengths and interests.

What sports are offered by Disabled Sports USA Far West?
Disabled Sports offers the following programs:

Snowsports Instruction
Water Ski Instruction
Golf Instruction
White Water Rafting
Cycling
Watersports
4-Wheel Drive Adventures

What disabilities are served through Disabled Sports USA?
Disabled Sports serves any individual with a disability regardless of age and ability including: Autism, developmental disabilities, paraplegics, quadriplegics, amputees, stroke survivors and people with visual impairments, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, head injuries and muscular dystrophy.

Where are Disabled Sports programs located?
Disabled Sports provides services primarily in and around Northern California.  Program locations are listed below:

Snowsports Instruction: Alpine Meadows Resort (Lake Tahoe)
Water Ski Instruction: Sacramento
Golf Instruction: Haggin Oaks golf course, Sacramento
White Water Rafting: Coloma, CA
Cycling: Sacramento and Lake Tahoe
Watersports: Sacramento, Donner Lake, and Lake Tahoe
4-Wheel Drive Adventures: Cisco Grove, Rubicon Trail

How can I participate in the programs?
Our programs are available on a first-come first-serve basis to our members (see membership questions below) and reservations are required. Each program is designed to accommodate anyone from the “never-ever” beginner to the competitive athlete.

How is instruction provided?
All of our programs offer individualized instruction. Professional instructors and trained volunteers assess each participant and determine the best methods and equipment to meet the needs of each participant.

How do I become a member?
Annual participant membership of $25.00 may be purchased by calling our Program Center at (530) 581-4161. Membership is due for renewal each October 1st and is required to participate in our any of our programs.

What are the member benefits?
Click here to visit our membership details page

How do I Make a reservation?
Please call our program center at 530-581-4161

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