Resources
Here at OAS we aim to create an exceptional experience for athletes that are local or traveling to access our programming! Check out various resources below for perks on and off the mountain.
Travel Accommodations
Lodging
Wheel the World: Hotels in Central Oregon with accessibility information!
Accessible Transportation
Cascade East Transit: For publication transportation information in Bend please check here for routes.
Visit Bend – Accessibility in Bend: Learn about transportation, mobility-friendly lodging, and accessible recreation opportunities in Bend!
Central Oregon: Accessible Activities
A Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide for Bend: A recap from Cory Lee and his trip in Bend discussing his experience as a wheelchair user.
Discover Accessible Central Oregon, A Guide to Inclusive Travel: An article from Wheel the World that covers several cities in Central Oregon, accessible hotels, dining options, and activities for your trip.
Accessible Routes: This routes were scouted by our staff and are featured on the Breaking Barriers Blog for athletes to reference and get outside when not with OAS!
CODSN Event Calendar: Central Oregon Disability Support Network(CODSN) is a non-profit that offers peer- delivered support to families navigating disability throughout Central and Eastern Oregon. Serving children experiencing disabilities and their families with special education support, training and family events. Services provided in English and Español.
Local Disability References
English 2 Spanish: Offers ASL interpretation
Central Oregon Disability Support Network
Beyond Central Oregon: Accessible Activities
Travelability on the Oregon Coast: Pursue activities on the coast to stay outside such as fishing, kayaking, accessible scenic overlooks, and more!
Disabled Hikers Trail Guides: Trail guides from Disabled Hikers for Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho.
Adaptive Equipment
Equipment Purchase
Bike-On.com: Adaptive bike retailer that often provides discounts or matches for KBF grant recipients.
Purchasing Your Own Equipment: Blog by OAS Athlete Dave Nichols that provides multiple sites to purchase adaptive cycles from.
Explore OAS Adaptive Equipment: When you submit an athlete registration form and begin to schedule a lesson or activity, the OAS staff will assist in figuring out what equipment would work best for you. But you can get excited before getting outside by learning about OAS’s adaptive equipment fleet on this page!
Grants
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)
Kelly Brush Foundation (SCI Only)
