The OAS Breaking Barriers Blog
Take Care Out There – featuring OAS Board Member Bruce Creager
July 13, 2021 – 12:40 pm
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 […]
Volunteer this summer with OAS!
May 6, 2021 – 7:21 am
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 […]
Oregon Adaptive Sports Adds Three New Board Members
April 7, 2021 – 3:53 pm
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 […]
Ruffwear Website Features Adaptive Athlete, Anna Soens
April 7, 2021 – 3:23 pm
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 […]
OAS on KTVZ – Adaptive is our middle name.
December 23, 2020 – 9:27 am
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 […]
Growing up and growing strong with OAS
December 17, 2020 – 1:20 pm
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 […]
Countdown to Winter – Summer Equipment Storage
November 13, 2020 – 2:46 pm
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 […]
Countdown to Winter – OAS Grant Program!
November 5, 2020 – 3:24 pm
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 […]
Strengthen Your Inner Landscape: Full Breath
August 18, 2020 – 9:00 am
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 […]
Accessible Route of the Week: Dee Wright Observatory
August 6, 2020 – 2:10 pm
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 […]
Judith Huemann and the 30th Anniversary of the ADA
July 31, 2020 – 2:34 pm
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) […]
Kayak Adaptations
July 21, 2020 – 12:00 pm
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 […]