Community
When our students start their journey with us at Snowbility, it marks the beginning of a whole new way of life. The newfound skills can be taken beyond the indoor snow centres to enjoying the sensory environment of the outdoors.
Snowbility is delighted to be collaborating with the following partners:
Ski Solutions – Europe & North America
Ski Solutions is Britain’s original tailor-made ski tour operator and largest specialist ski travel agency. They have been arranging ski holidays for more than 35 years across Europe and North America. Their business is made by skiers, for skiers, and they strive to share their passion for the mountains with as many people as possible. Ski Solutions will be raising funds to help us on our mission to make snow sports as accessible and inclusive as possible. To find out how they can help you, please call 0207 471 7794.
Rocky Mountain Adaptive – Sunshine Village, Banff, Canada
Providing adaptive mountain sports and recreation for individuals of all abilities in the Bow Valley and beyond, specifically Sunshine Village, Banff.
Rocky Mountain Adaptive (RMA) is a charity based in Canmore, Alberta, offering inclusive mountain sport and recreation opportunities for people of diverse ages and abilities. They provide over 20 different adaptive adventure programmes for winter and summer seasons, including skiing, snowboarding, paddling, and mountain biking. Partnering with William Watson Lodge, they host adventure days and multi-day camps, amplifying their impact on participants.
What they offer:
- Programmes: Multi-week programmes to develop sport-specific skills and personalised instruction.
- Experiences: Short, activity-based experiences for those new to adaptive sports or seeking a casual outing.
- Camps: Multi- or single-day camps promoting skill development and adventurous experiences.
- Lessons: Private and multi-lesson packs in both winter and summer sports for tailored experiences.
- Groups: Join group activities like paddling or hiking for a social and supportive environment.
- Rentals: Adaptive equipment available for rent, including sit skis, adaptive bikes, boats, and more. Delivery services available.
Ascendigo Adventures offers sports instruction by coaches and professionals who are trained in autism support strategies using evidence-based methods from the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), developmental, and coaching worlds. All Ascendigo Adventure programmes are designed for athletes anywhere on the spectrum, ages 7 and up.
Ascendigo’s Outreach Programme provides therapies and services for children with autism and other cognitive differences. The goal is for these children to engage fully in family, school, and community life.
English Ski School – Sierra Nevada, Spain
The English Ski School is set in Spain’s highest and most snow-sure ski resort, Sierra Nevada. Run by Georgina and Nathan, both certified snow sports and adaptive instructors who pride themselves on making your experience of skiing and snowboarding one to remember. The English Ski School offers bespoke lessons to adults, children and groups with additional needs, adapting to each person’s ability. Their goal is to create a safe and fun learning experience for the whole family.
Skiing4all – Austria
Set in one of the most beautiful lakeside ski resorts in Austria, Skiing4all is the only mountain-based organisation that caters specifically for individuals with additional needs. Run by a British psychologist, Skiing4all welcomes children, teenagers and adults regardless of their special educational needs, ranging from Autism and Down’s Syndrome to Developmental Disability and Fragile X Syndrome.
Ski 2 Freedom
For information on disability snow sports and mountain activities across Europe and international locations, please have a look at Ski 2 Freedom. They meet the specific needs and requirements of young people and adults whose lives are affected by physical, sensory, mental health and disability, special needs, life-challenging illnesses and trauma.
Queen Mary Sailability – Queen Mary Reservoir, Middlesex
Queen Mary Sailability’s role is to provide a memorable sailing experience for children and adults who have any form of physical, sensory or learning disability with the full support of their family, carer or guardian. We strive to give empowerment and opportunity to the best of each sailor’s ability on the water and we are committed to inspire all our sailors to enjoy the freedom to sail. Staffed by qualified and trained volunteers in a safe and caring environment, the group meets every Thursday from April to end October. No previous sailing experience required. We host Special Schools in the morning, and adults in the afternoon. Adults can sail socially in keel boats or those who are more competitive can participate in Hansa racing. There is also a Saturday Morning Club, integrating able bodied sailors for race training and racing on equal terms.
The Outdoor Guide – UK
The Outdoor Guide (TOG) is a free online resource set up by Julia Bradbury and sister Gina that aims to bring together information for walks all around the UK. They are also passionate about making the outdoors accessible for all, whether that be by curating wheelchair accessible walks or providing outdoor wear to children who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford it.
Join the Snowbility family
If you would like to partner with us and join the Snowbility family, please contact us.