About the National Sports Center for the Disabled
WE ARE COLORADO’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE PROVIDER OF ADAPTIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. WE OFFER MORE PROGRAMS, IN MORE PLACES, IN MORE WAYS THAT CHANGE LIVES.
The National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) is a world leader in creating and providing adaptive outdoor recreation experiences. As one of the largest and most comprehensive providers of adaptive experiences, we use the power of innovation, recreation and Colorado’s great outdoors to improve access, opportunities and possibilities for people living with disabilities.
Our exhilarating adaptive outdoor experiences help participants make the very most of their passion, their talents and their aspirations. They discover a renewed sense of confidence, reignite the pure joy of play, and find motivation to try new things, meet new people and believe in their own abilities. With industry-leading adaptive equipment, renowned coaches, instructors and volunteers and unmatched mountain and metro programs, we change the perceptions of athletes of all levels and help them, and the world, #RethinkAbility.
“From the first time we helped 23 amputees learn to ski in Winter Park, Colorado, we’ve been shattering pre-conceived notions and dispelling stereotypes.” – Paul Saarela , NSCD Equipment Supervisor
What does it mean to rethink ability?
Our Mission:
Our mission is to advance the power of people with all abilities through adaptive innovation and the joy of recreation and outdoor experiences.
Our Vision:
We envision a world that celebrates each person’s abilities.
The NSCD community is committed to staff and stakeholders by being iNnovative, Spirited, Collaborative and Dependable.
INNOVATIVE
We approach challenges and decision-making with an open mind and knowledgeable, creative thinking.
SPIRITED
We show passion for our mission, enthusiasm for our work and are determined to make the NSCD experience the best it can be for each other, our participants and our partners.
COLLABORATIVE
We achieve our goals and successes by working together as a team. We acknowledge that as a team, we accomplish more.
DEPENDABLE
We are trustworthy and reliable. We are here for our coworkers, participants and partners.
