by Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation
Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation was founded in 1982 by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Omar Crothers and Sunday River founder Leslie Otten after Dr. Crothers observed a young patient with cerebral palsy skiing with ease on the slopes. What began as a small winter ski programme has grown into a four-season organisation with its own 4,300-square-foot slope-side facility at Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine.
Every programme Maine Adaptive offers — winter and summer — is completely free to participants, including all instruction, adaptive equipment, and lift tickets or trail passes. Winter offerings include alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing. The summer programme covers mountain biking, paddling, pickleball, and indoor climbing. The organisation serves children and adults with a wide variety of disabilities year-round.
Children and adults in Maine and New England with physical, cognitive, and other disabilities. Because all programming is free and takes place at a resort campus with dedicated adaptive facilities, Maine Adaptive removes both financial and logistical barriers to snow sports participation.
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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