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Austria: Making skiing accessible

DW News · 2 months ago
DW News
DW News
2 months ago

Skiing with a disability may not be easy, but it's not impossible. A club in the town of Schladming shows us how it’s done.

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  • PSO Active offers adaptive skiing classes and equipment for people with disabilities 19s
  • Sit skis and special attachments enable independent skiing for participants 24s
  • Accessibility challenges include chairlifts and gondolas, requiring improvisation 1m 1s
  • Children with Down syndrome can ski with minimal assistance using adaptive gear 1m 26s
  • Program depends on donations to ensure inclusive skiing is affordable 1m 57s
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