The OAS Breaking Barriers Blog

duo on tandem bike cycling along paved road through ponderosa forest

Take Care Out There – featuring OAS Board Member Bruce Creager

As part of ongoing partnerships with local, regional, and statewide destination marketing organizations like Travel Oregon, we were incredibly excited when Visit Central Oregon and Discover Your Forest reached out […]

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Volunteer this summer with OAS!

With continued modifications and precautions, OAS is excited to offer a full slate of summer programs and welcome returning and NEW volunteers to help our community continue to breakdown barriers […]

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Oregon Adaptive Sports Adds Three New Board Members

Twenty-four years and counting. That’s how long Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) has been providing snow opportunities for the people in our community with disabilities. From children to older adults, OAS […]

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Ruffwear Website Features Adaptive Athlete, Anna Soens

The performance dog gear brand, Ruffwear, has featured a story about Anna Soens and her four-legged friend, Bernie, right on the homepage of their website! Ruffwear is an outdoor-oriented outfitter […]

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OAS on KTVZ – Adaptive is our middle name.

OAS commenced its 24th winter programming season this week, once again creating access to the mountains for individuals with disabilities.  Central Oregon news outlet KTVZ  covered the story: OAS programs […]

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Ken skiing with family members.

Growing up and growing strong with OAS

Throughout this challenging year OAS has continued to create critical access to the mountains to support athletes like Ken who are growing up with our community.  We hope you appreciate […]

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group of folks in kayaks on sparks lake grouped together holding onto each other's boats and smiling for photo

Countdown to Winter – Summer Equipment Storage

by Matt Porter OAS Staff Hello OAS community! As we transition somewhat abruptly into winter, here are some thoughts on what to do to store your summer gear for next […]

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Countdown to Winter – OAS Grant Program!

by Pat Addabbo, Executive Director Snow is in the forecast for the mountains OAS calls home and we are getting excited for the season ahead! The OAS team is finalizing […]

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Strengthen Your Inner Landscape: Full Breath

by Kadee Mardula OAS Staff Life always has something coming out way, it is beautiful and stressful. Take a moment out of your day to fill your lungs and let […]

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Accessible Route of the Week: Dee Wright Observatory

New routes highlighted regularly! by Hayley McClure OAS Staff Now is the time to explore the wonders of the Cascades! Located 15 miles west of Sisters, OR is one of […]

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Judith Huemann and the 30th Anniversary of the ADA

by Pat Addabbo OAS Executive Director “We have a right to be equal members of society no matter where we live.” – Judith Huemann (pictured, front row 3rd from left) […]

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demonstration of how wrist adaptation works

Kayak Adaptations

Learn how to outfit your kayak to fit your adaptation needs! by Matt Porter OAS Staff If you are interested in adaptive kayaking or already have your own boat and […]

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