National Ability Center

The National Ability Center is excited to welcome Willie Ford to the team as our new chief executive officer. Willie joins the NAC after many years of leadership in the outdoor industry, to include POC and Givego, as well as experience on the board of High Fives Foundation. Willie grew up in New Hampshire where he was an All-American on the UNH Ski Team and moved to Park City 10 years ago while leading POC North America. His wife Caroline and their son Walker also join the NAC family. Willie’s passion for outdoor recreation, making it accessible to all, and strong track record of growing organizations will lead the NAC as we continue to positively impact more lives every year. Welcome Fords! #AdaptiveNation

SUMMIT CHALLENGE 2024! Thanks to your incredible energy and generosity, this year’s Summit Challenge was nothing short of spectacular. Together, we pedaled our way to raising over $180,000 that will support our participants and programs, and allow us to continue to make adaptive recreation accessible for all. A huge shout-out to all our riders, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, donors, staff, and the Park City community—you truly are the heartbeat of the #AdaptiveNation. Huge thanks to our sponsors: Boeing, Kodiak Cakes, Wolf Creek Ranch, Lush's BBQ, Salt Box, Architectural Nexus, Hill's Kitchen, KT Tape, Stein Collection, Park City Brewing, DAILY RISE COFFEE, Wellspect HealthCare, T.D. Williamson, ABC4 Utah - Utah's CW30 (KTVX/KUCW), Zions Bank, Vail EpicPromise, Utah Office of Tourism, Coca-Cola, DelTaco, and Salt Lake Magazine Special shout-outs to White Pine Touring for sending mechanics for our SAG vehicles, Udder Rivals for providing much-needed ice cream, and Session Co. for donating a portion of their proceeds! Your spirit and support fuel our mission and light up our community—thank you for being such an integral part of this journey. Here’s to many more miles and smiles together! See you next year! #cycling #fundraiser #parkcity #disabilitycommunity

It was a privilege and honor to host CreatiVets last week, a nonprofit that connects veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress and musicians to foster self-expression in a way that allows them to transform their stories of trauma into an art form that can inspire and motivate continued healing. We sincerely thank the veterans and artists for letting us be part of this experience 🙏 (Image description: artists on a stage in front of our indoor climbing wall perform for an audience.) #AdaptiveNation #mentalhealth #ptsd #veteran #veteranart #healingthroughmusic

Happy National Nonprofit Day! 🥳 Chances are there are many nonprofits in your community committed to making a difference, changing lives, and serving the underserved. We strive for that daily, and we’re grateful to have a place in our Park City community, home to many wonderful nonprofits ❤️ (ID: a big group shot of NAC staff smiling in front of the challenge course.) #AdaptiveNation #NationalNonprofitDay #nonprofit #parkcity

We were thrilled to host the amazing Sophie Morgan at the National Ability Center last winter! Her latest article for Condé Nast Traveller (US) captures the incredible experience she had in Park City. 🌟 Thank you to Sophie and our partners at Vail Resorts, Palmer Public Inc. Audrey Heinemann, and Charlotte Kriftcher for making this trip unforgettable. We look forward to welcoming Sophie back soon! Check out her article below and discover more about the NAC at https://discovernac.org/.

We invite the #AdaptiveNation to roll, walk, or ride on the National Ability Center float for the July 4th Parade down Park City Main Street! Participants, volunteers, donors, allies, and community members are all welcome! https://lnkd.in/gc6cuuBK #parkcity #community #disabilityinclusion

Join us Thursday, June 20 for a Salt Lake Chamber Business After Hours Member event, an evening of networking and learning! Take a tour of our facilities, set on 26 acres in beautiful Park City, and engage with other business professionals in a setting that cultivates diversity, innovation, and meaningful connections. Our instructors will also be on site to demonstrate how we adapt archery, indoor climbing, mountain biking, and our equestrian program for individuals with disabilities. Details and sign up below. #parkcity #networking #advocacy #community

We are grateful to hear how our Equestrian Program is making a difference for veterans. Stories like this highlight the impact of our programs in helping individuals feel more grounded, connected, and empowered. Thank you for sharing and supporting our mission! #AdaptiveNation #veteran

Our equestrian program at the National Ability Center is best in class, offering Equine Assisted Learning, Adaptive Riding, and partnering with the Salt Lake VA to offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy to veterans. But yesterday…our full time staff got to hang with the horses and do a little EAL of our own😊 An incredibly fun team building activity and gave all our staff a chance to understand the equestrian program a little better. Thankful to our equestrian team for such an educational and fun morning!

Did you know April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month? More than 5.6 million Americans are living with limb loss and limb difference, representing many backgrounds, careers, and intersecting identities. Pictured: Posie from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital making some good looking three-track turns with instructor Rob! #adaptivenation #adaptiveskiing #amputee #limbloss #limbdifference #LLLDAM