PAYPAL
Disabled Sports USA - Orange County Chapter
For Donations and Membership Dues ONLY. Trip and Condo payments should be made with Trip Coordinator.
VENMO
@DisabledSportsUSA-OrangeCounty
For Donations and Membership Dues ONLY. Trip and Condo payments should be made with Trip Coordinator.
We are a 501C Nonprofit
501(c)(3) number - 33-0175542
Have you ever noticed a disabled person and thought how lucky you are to be able to walk, think, see and hear, without giving it a second thought? Have you ever counted your blessings because you’re able to live a “normal” life? When you think of the everyday challenges disabled individuals face, it is inspiring just to see how bravely they manage their day-to-day lives. Now, imagine this same individual skiing down Mammoth Mountain! Incredible? You bet! Impossible? No way! It happens every month with The Achievers
Our organization, DSUSA-OC, provides this opportunity for disabled children and adults. The heart of this program is to teach disabled individuals how to ski in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. Through this sport, however, a much bigger lesson is being learned by all involved — self-esteem and confidence. The freedom of skiing and the success of learning a new skill bring to life the guiding philosophy of our group:
“If I Can Do This, I Can Do Anything!”
How we do what we do
The Achievers is a labor of love that exists because of the generosity of volunteer instructors, parents, students, and doctors who donate their time and energy to making this group a reality. Mammoth Mountain also endorses us by generously donating lift tickets for students and instructors.
Because of the high medical costs associated with having a disability, many of our students would not be able to afford to participate if we charge for the instruction or equipment. Unlike other groups, we provide these free-of-charge. However, specialized equipment designed for disabled individuals are expensive and costly to maintain. That is why we need your help!
