DRIGGS — A local non-profit working to bring outdoor activities to adaptive athletes, was recently given a large grant to help fulfill its mission of supporting those with disabilities. , a non-profit organization based in Driggs, was recently awarded a $20,000 grant from for new adaptive sports equipment. The grant allowed the non-profit to purchase multiple items of adaptive sports equipment, including a Tessier Know Kart for use by Grand Targhee Resort Mountain Sports School for adaptive ski lessons, sled hockey equipment for Kotler Arena and Idaho Falls Tautphaus Arena, adaptive Nordic ski equipment and additional adaptive downhill ski equipment.
Adaptive sports refers to any sport that is modified to allow disabled people to participate, often using adapted equipment. Nate Carey, the executive director of Valley Adaptive Sports, says the grant will assist many eastern Idahoans with disabilities in exploring the outdoors, something they may not have been able to do without special equipment. “Eastern Idaho has shown that their folks are really interested in participating in different sports like sled hockey, skiing, biking, rock climbing, and swimming,” says Carey.
“Last year, we served about 83 individuals, and we’re looking forward to serving more people directly.” Athletes at the event to accept The Hartford grant. | Nate Carey This grant hits home for Carey, who says he is passionate about helping adaptive athletes after growing up with an aunt diagnosed w.
