Vision statement
Skiers & snowboarders with a disability should be able to ski alongside the able bodied as equals at all ski facilities and resorts.
 
Mission statement
To promote equality and opportunity for people with disabilities to take part in snowsports and to help improve their enjoyment and standard of performance at the level of their choice. 

At the heart of our plans is our desire to increase opportunities, fitness, mobility, freedom, social interaction, independence and skill of people with disabilities, and to identify and nurture the abilities of young potential athletes. A disabled person chooses both freedom and independence when they snap into bindings or transfer from a wheelchair to sit ski. They also make a choice to actively access adventure, a choice that is made possible by the work of Disability Snowsport uk, in spite of chronic health problems and physical and/or learning disabilities.

Snowsports provide disabled people with a method to conquer the barriers that confront them in daily life.

We seek to help individuals or groups to improve their quality of life and transfer the benefits gained from taking part in Snowsport into their everyday life. Each week we witness how our work helps physical and cognitive development, as well as improving social and emotional skills.

Adaptive skiing is a caring, therapeutic experience between individuals who enjoy adventure. It is lived, breathed, felt and experienced and you can help us continue our work.

As a member you will receive regular updates on whats going on in our various sites across the UK, how you can get involved in your local area and learn how your membership can make a difference to so many people.

Click here to download a membership form and a standing order form if you wish to pay membership by standing order. Membership runs annually from September 1st until August 31st.

 

About Disability Snowsport UK

DSUK is a people-centred organisation with a unique sense of purpose: that anyone regardless of their disability can take part in and enjoy the thrill of snowsport.

We have applied exceptional know-how and adaptability for over 30 years to enable those with a disability to experience the joy of skiing alongside the able-bodied.

We provide exciting and life enhancing activities for individuals or groups who require adaptive equipment and/or special instruction and support.

Our work is acknowledged and applauded throughout the world because of our:

       Knowledge

         Highly qualified and experienced instructional staff

  •                Up to date with the latest developments in adaptive skiing and equipment

                                                               History

  •        We have been providing skiing activities since 1976

  •            We have a unique heritage and philosophy

     

  •                                Results                            

  •    Greater self confidence, improved co-ordination, increased independence, improved social skills, better decision making and improved self esteem are just some of the benefits gained . 

  •          People realising & achieving their full potential. 

  •      We provide:

    Overseas activity weeks, adaptive snowsport school in Scotland, local groups, schools

    and youth programmes, support for the British Disabled Ski Team

Training for instructors, volunteers and ski centre staff

Advice and encouragement