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Causes: Special Olympics, Sports
Mission: Provide adaptive skiing and snowboarding lessons in the winter and adaptive water sports (sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding) lessons in the summer to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities.
Programs: Since 1985, the adaptive sports program new mexico (aspnm) has given children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to pursue health lifestyles through activities including winter sports, watersports, yoga, rock climbing and more. Aspnm strives to enable each participating athlete to be active feel empowered and accomplished, and develop a network of support through the aspnm community. During the 2016/17 snowsport season, aspnm provided lessons to approximately 150 athletes with disabilities. During the 2016/17 summer sport season, aspnm served over 70 individuals.