New England Disabled Sports

04/14/2026

Adaptive sports has lost a trailblazer.

Bob Hall made history at the 1975 Boston Marathon as the first officially recognized wheelchair finisher, helping transform what inclusion in endurance racing looks like today. His innovation in racing chair design and his advocacy for athletes with disabilities helped shape the growth of wheelchair racing around the world.

His legacy lives on in every athlete who lines up at the start line. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the adaptive sports community.

04/10/2026

We’re honored to be this year’s recipient of the Lift Up Our Community initiative! And this chair…even more incredible in person 😍 Huge thanks to everyone who helped support NEDS—your impact truly means the world! 💙

Today at Bretton Woods Ski Area, we proudly shared the results of this year’s Lift Up Our Community initiative in support of our partner, New England Disabled Sports.

Hello everyone, I'm Celine McArthur, your Slopeside Storyteller.

Through our annual auction—featuring a retired Fabyan’s Express Triple Chair transformed into a one-of-a-kind art piece by local artist Emily Royal—we raised more than $2,000 in support of adaptive sports programs that change lives.

That impact translates directly into opportunity: 41 winter adaptive ski lessons or 80 summer adaptive lessons for individuals living with disabilities—each one creating access, independence, confidence, and joy on the mountain.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who bid, contributed, and continues to believe in the power of the mountain to bring people together—and to Emily Royal for bringing new life and meaning to the chair through her artwork.

You can see this amazing partnership in action in these Slopeside Spotlights:

WMUR Spotlights Powerful Bretton Woods NEDS Partnership (preview)
https://youtu.be/yHXvv9_UFio?si=JONt_U-4oUhwo0G3

How Bretton Woods & NEDS change lives through adaptive sports
https://youtu.be/J9OXIYNZGQc?si=IQiEB4tdefPe0NPU

Beyond Sight, Beyond Limits. Inclusion at Bretton Woods
https://youtu.be/ZvFIlO_0AHs?si=MdpQ6DosQNVLTbi7

We'll see you here.

Photo (left to right):
Geoff Krill, Senior Sports Coordinator, NEDS
Chris Ellms, Managing Director, BW Ski Operations
Emily Royal, Artist
Terry MacDonald, Managing Director, NEDS
Michael Medeiros, Managing Director, Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa

04/10/2026

Off-season? More like switch season.

Fixing up outriggers and other winter equipment to put it away to make room for summer equipment and what’s next. 🔧

From snow to dirt, it’s always about being ready for our athletes. ⛷🚴‍♀️

04/08/2026

Summer at NEDS hits different ☀️💙

We’re building our crew and we want YOU in it!

Spend your days outside, meet incredible people, and be part of something bigger. From trails to water, every moment you’re helping create opportunities that truly matter 🙌

No experience needed, just bring the energy. We’ll handle the rest.
*Mountain biking requires some experience*

👉 Jump in. Be part of it. Apply today.
Head to www.nedisabledsports.org
and click the red “Volunteer” box at the top left of the page.

New England Disabled Sports (NEDS) is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization, providing adaptive sports instruction to students of all ages and abilities. We envision a world where disabilities are not barriers.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at NEDS 💙🐣

Well… it’s raining ☔️ but that won’t stop the spirit of new beginnings, hope, and getting outside. We’re so grateful for this incredible community that makes it all possible.

Wishing you a day filled with joy, smiles, and maybe a little sunshine breaking through 🌷

04/02/2026

The Breaking Boundaries Gala was a HUGE success because of YOU 💙

To our incredible sponsors, donors, attendees, and everyone who placed a bid on auction items or purchased raffle tickets—thank you. Because of this amazing community and for Purple Finch Events for helping us create a magical event, we raised over $181,000, making this our biggest event to date! 🎉

If you missed it this year, trust us… you won’t want to miss what’s next 👀

📅 Save the Date: Saturday, March 13, 2027
Join us as we celebrate 4️⃣0️⃣ years of providing life-enhancing sports and recreation opportunities.

Click the link view the full photo album, guest speaker and gala recap videos
📸🎥 https://nedisabledsports.org/create-happy/gala/

04/01/2026

Such an amazing partnership. We are so lucky to have HFMS as part of our community. Know anyone who wants to join a team? 🏒

Looking for a few more Men's C, D & Coed teams for our New Hampshire Tournament May 15-17. All games will be played at The Rinks at Exeter and proceeds will benefit New England Disabled Sports! Hope to see you there.

03/31/2026

We were honored to welcome Ian, 2025–2026 State President of the New Hampshire Society Children of the American Revolution, this past Saturday as he presented NEDS with a generous $5,000 donation 😊

Through their statewide project, “Swinging for Service,” their members are combining a love of sports with a commitment to giving back to support youth, veterans, and athletes with disabilities. 💪💚

We’re incredibly grateful to have been chosen as a beneficiary of their efforts. Their support will help continue to open doors for athletes of all abilities to access sport, build confidence, and be part of the NEDS community. ⛷️✨

Thank you, Ian and the NSCAR we’re excited to partner together and make an impact! 🙌

03/29/2026

As the season comes to a close at NEDS, we’re proud to share the Veteran impact we made together 💙

This winter, we provided 168 lessons to 49 Veterans, creating opportunities to get outside, stay active, and build confidence on the slopes.

This work was made possible thanks to the support of Move United Sport.

At NEDS, it’s always about possibilities, not limitations.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this season so meaningful. Adaptive Sports and Arts - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

03/28/2026

Proof that it’s never too late to hit the slopes...again! 💙⛷️

This student-athlete was once an adaptive ski instructor at a resort in Maine and reminded all of us that age is just a number. She already knew how to ski, she just needed a little confidence and support to ski with her family.

At NEDS, we believe opportunity doesn’t have an expiration date and moments like this are exactly why. 🙌

03/26/2026

Two days, all heart 💪❄️

Our MS camp rocked it this week by pushing limits, building confidence, and having a whole lot of fun along the way.

Thanks to support from Hockey Fights MS, this opportunity was made possible. We’re so grateful to create moments like these! 💙

03/26/2026

This past weekend was nothing short of magical ✨

We were proud to host another incredible Sports For Life Weekend, sponsored by the Katz Family in memory of Herb Katz. Because of their generosity, 2️⃣0️⃣ student-athletes experienced skiing for the very first time. An unforgettable weekend on snow.

The weekend included two nights at the Mountain Club on Loon, two full days on the slopes at Loon, and a special welcome banquet to kick things off. Moments like these are what it’s all about. 🙌

We are so grateful for donors like the Katz Family who make opportunities like this possible year after year. Thank you for helping us create experiences that truly change lives. 💙