How to Donate
The Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition (TAASC) is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization located in Columbus, Ohio. Established in 1997, we provide opportunities for veterans, adults, and children with disabilities to participate in adventure sports activities.
We are an active chapter member of Disabled Sports USA, a national organization focused on improving the lives of wounded warriors, youth, and adults with disabilities by providing sports and recreation opportunities. Adaptive Sports began as a means to rehabilitate veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam War. Today, Disabled Sports USA serves both civilians and the latest military who have sustained permanent physically disabling injuries while in Iraq and across the globe.
TAASC is recognized as a regional leader for our strong program and coalition with other like-minded organizations dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.
Who We Serve
The Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition (TAASC) is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization located in Columbus, Ohio. Established in 1997, we provide opportunities for veterans, adults, and children with disabilities to participate in adventure sports activities.
We are an active chapter member of Disabled Sports USA, a national organization focused on improving the lives of wounded warriors, youth, and adults with disabilities by providing sports and recreation opportunities. Adaptive Sports began as a means to rehabilitate veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam War. Today, Disabled Sports USA serves both civilians and the latest military who have sustained permanent physically disabling injuries while in Iraq and across the globe.
TAASC is recognized as a regional leader for our strong program and coalition with other like-minded organizations dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.
What We Do
We currently offer sports programs including: downhill skiing, water skiing, wake boarding, kayaking, cycling, rock climbing, archery, fishing, paddle boarding, and sailing. As our program expands, we hope to offer even more sports to meet the growing needs in our community.
We operate our winter sports programs out of Snow Trails Ski Resort in Mansfield, Ohio and Mad River Mountain Ski Resort in Valley Hi, Ohio. We also provide participants opportunities to ski in other locations and competitions.
The majority of our summer sports take place at our headquarters along the Scioto River in Powell, Ohio. Through a partnership with the City of Columbus we have access to nearly 22 acres of beautiful land along the River for water sports and fishing.
Our cycling program we take on the road accommodating individuals, schools, and organizations.
TAASC teaches skills to the individual with a disability and to their family, friends, or other support people so they can enjoy sports together. TAASC is a volunteer-driven organization and includes many people with disabilities among its instructors and event leaders. TAASC is committed to providing quality training by having certified volunteer instructors including twenty-five ski instructors, twelve kayaking instructors and a water ski instructor.
How We Make An Impact
It only takes seeing the smiles on the faces of our participants and their families to understand the impact. What we are doing is life changing - not only for the participant, but for their families, our volunteers, and our communities.
Research has since confirmed the power that sports can have for people with disabilities. A Harris Interactive research study of more than 1,000 adults with disabilities showed that those participating in adaptive sports programs had higher employment rates, were happier, healthier, and enjoyed higher socialization than those not participating in adaptive sports.
Be employed (52% vs. 33%)
Be more physically active (64% vs. 30%)
Lead a healthy lifestyle (52% vs. 25%)
Lead a fulfilling life (72% vs. 46%)
Enjoy socializing more (80% vs. 70%)
Look forward to the rest of their life (81% vs. 61%)
