by Challenge Alaska
Founded in 1980 by Douglas Keil and a small group of dedicated volunteers, Challenge Alaska started with a single adaptive programme at Alyeska Ski Resort. Now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving over 1,000 people annually, the organisation provides one of the most geographically expansive adaptive sports programmes in the US, reaching communities across Alaska.
Winter programmes include adaptive downhill skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, and competitive sled hockey. Challenge Alaska fields sled hockey teams in regional leagues and tournaments, and also offers Special Hockey and a Warrior Program delivering no-cost sports and recreation for veterans with disabilities. Year-round activities span wheelchair basketball, adaptive cycling, archery, fishing, camping, and community book clubs.
Challenge Alaska serves children and adults with physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities, with dedicated programming for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Participants include individuals with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, visual impairments, and developmental disabilities throughout Alaska.
Music and Memory trains care facilities and families to create personalised playlists for people with dementia and other cognitive conditions, helping them reconnect with memories, reduce anxiety, and improve quality of life. Over 5,800 organisations across the US and internationally have been certified in their programme since 2010.
Music and Memory Inc.
The Xbox Adaptive Controller is a customisable gaming hub designed for players with limited mobility. With 19 external input ports and broad compatibility across Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, it lets users connect switches, joysticks, and buttons in any configuration that works for their body.
Microsoft Xbox
SpecialEffect is a UK charity that helps physically disabled people play video games by adapting controllers and using eye-tracking technology. They provide free expert assessments, custom setups, and developer tools — including EyeMine for eye-controlled Minecraft and Eye Gaze Games for browser-based play.
SpecialEffect
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