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National Ability Center Adaptive Ski/Snowboard Experience
Scholarship Application
ESFL Funding Request

Enhancing Skills for Life, aims to provide financial support to individuals living without both hands or more (ie both hands, both hands and one or both legs). We provide opportunities to engage in various social, sport and learning environments, share tips and tricks and build lasting and supportive friendships within the limb loss/limb different community.

Funding requests for NAC Ski Experience will be accepted for assistance with air travel costs only. Approved funding requests will be granted at the discretion of the board/scholarship committee for a maximum amount of $600. The approved funds will be paid directly to the individual applicant either by check or PayPal, upon completion of the event. Receipts are required for reimbursement.

Eligibility: Applicants must be living without both hands or more and have financial need for assistance.

Criteria: Applicants will be evaluated based on financial need, answers to the below questions and funding available for the program.

For questions or more information, contact info@enhancingskillsforlife.org or call Shawn Johnson at 713-240-8336.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications must be submitted online. Funding recipients will be contacted by email, phone or zoom for follow up questions so please provide accurate contact information. Approval time will vary and can take up to 3 weeks. See more details about the scholarship overview, process, expectations, and restrictions towards the end of the application.
Requesting funds for:*

National Ability Center Hands Free Adaptive Ski ExperienceOther
Amount requested:*
Maximum amount $600.
Name*

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Address*

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E-mail*
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Gender*
Age*
Date of Birth*

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Served in the Armed Forces?*
Click here to acknowledge you are traveling by plane:*

Yes, I am traveling by plane.I am not traveling by plane and I will not need reimbursed.
Location you will be traveling from:*
Will you be attending with a caregiver, family members or support person? (Please describe)*
Will you be bringing a service animal with you?*
Please note: the NAC has two dog crates available at the Mountain Center for service animals while participants are on snow. During Ranch-based programs, there are designated areas for leashingservice animals, or they may stay in the participant’s lodge room.)
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Adaptive Ski/Snowboard Related Questions
How would you describe your usual activity level or stamina during physical activities?*

Sedentary (little to no activity)Lightly Active (some light activity)Moderately Active (regular, moderate exercise)Very Active (frequent, vigorous exercise)
How would you describe your current experience level on snow?*

Beginner (First-time skier to someone who can control speed and stop on easy terrain)Intermediate (Can confidently link turns on groomed slopes)Advanced (Comfortable on all terrain in varied conditions)Expert (Can ski anything on the mountain with control and precision)
Have you tried Adaptive Skiiing/Snowboarding before?*

YesNo
Do you any problems adjusting to higher altitudes?*

YesNoOther
Please clarify, if you answered "Yes" to adjusting to altitude*
What type of equipment do you plan to use while on the snow?*

2-Track Skis (Traditional)3-Track Skis4-Track SkisSnowboardMonoskiBiskiSki BikeSliderOther
Will you require rental equipment from National Ability Center (NAC)?*

YesNoOther
Limb Loss/Limb Difference and Medical History Related Questions
Right Upper Limb (Arm) Amputation Level(s)*

At or near the shoulderAt or above the elbow, but below the shoulderBelow the elbow, but above the wristPartial hand or all fingers affectedOther
Left Upper Limb (Arm) Amputation Level(s)*

At or near the shoulderAt or above the elbow, but below the shoulderBelow the elbow, but above the wristPartial hand or all fingers affectedOther
Right Lower Limb (Leg) Amputation Level(s)*

At of near the hipAt or above the knee, but below the hipBelow the knee, but above the anklePartial foot or all toes affectedNot ApplicableOther
Left Lower Limb (Leg) Amputation Level(s)*

At of near the hipAt or above the knee, but below the hipBelow the knee, but above the anklePartial foot or all toes affectedNot ApplicableOther
Medical History*
Please provide a brief description of your medical history, including levels of limb loss/limb difference.
Additional Questions
Financial Need*
Please provide a brief description of your financial situation and why assistance would be beneficial.
What would attending this NAC Adaptive Ski/Snowboard Experience mean to you?*
Please provide a thorough description as to what participating in the adaptive ski/snowboard experience would mean to you. This is an important question so please take time with your response.
What are your personal goals for this trip?*
Please provide as much detail as possible so the NAC support staff is informed on how best to help you have the best experience.
Helpful Resources to Review

National Ability Center Lodge Layout

What Equipment is Right for Me?

ESFL NAC Ski Experience Website

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Scholarship Overview, Process, Expectations & Restrictions

Overview
-Financial need should be provided in the application. Insufficient information may lead to follow up questions.

-Scholarships for NAC Ski Experience are to be used to reimburse full or partial flight expenses only.

-Reimbursement is made either by check or PayPal after the conclusion of the event.

Overall Scholarship Application Process
1) Fill out the Scholarship Application on . We will not be able to pay for your travel if we do not have your application. We need the application completed so we can get you entered into our spreadsheet. This spreadsheet is what we use for tracking ESFL reimbursement to recipients.

2) An ESFL scholarship committee representative will be reaching out by email or phone to either ask additional questions and/or confirm your application has been approved.

3) Please Note: This application is different than other ESFL scholarship requests. Make sure to read the application thoroughly for all of the important details and requirements before submitting. Recipients will be notified no later than January 15th. You will have 2 days to accept or decline before we move on to the applicants on the waiting list.

Flight
-Standard economy fares will be reimbursed, any changes to the reservation that cause an increase in price or any upgrades will be the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.

-Certain exceptions may apply.

-Once you make your flight reservations, please send confirmation/receipt to info@enhnancingskillsforlife.org

-Recipient will be reimbursed for full or partial flight depending on price of flight(s).

Overall Expectations
Attendance

As a scholarship recipient, the expectation would be attendance at all events for the duration of the conference. We will not reimburse flights if you only attend portions of the event.

Social Media/Public Acknowledgement

As a scholarship recipient, we will require social media tags of ESFL either while at the event or within one week post event. Please post something along the lines of “Thanks for making this possible, @Enhancing Skills for Life!”

Event Overview

ESFL's National Ability Center Adaptive Ski Experience will be held in Park City, UT March 30-April 3, 2026.

This incredible adaptive Ski/Snowboard experience has been made possible through a generous grant from the National Ability Center along with additional support from the Hanger Foundation. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to empowering our community through access, adventure, and ability.

Spots will be limited to 10-12 participants living without both hands or more. The NAC is a sprawling ranch with living accomodations that are double occupancy only. Learn more about the NAC Campus and see photos of the NAC Lodge Rooms.

What is included:
- Stay at the National Abilty Center Ranch
- Adaptive Ski/Snowboard experience x 3 half days
- Team Building, Pickleball, Yoga, & Equine Assisted Learning
- Meals during your stay
Each adaptive skier can bring ONE (1) friend or family member who can ski with them on the slopes. The purpose of these “buddy riders” is to support and ride alongside adaptive athletes, so they must be able to ski or snowboard without instruction. The NAC can provide a lift ticket and ski or snowboard equipment during the trip for one buddy rider per adaptive skier. If more than one person would like to accompany an adaptive skier on the snow, they should plan to bring their own ski/snowboard equipment and lift ticket. You will also need to book alternate lodging accommodations and will be responsible for your own meals as well as the travel to Utah.

The NAC Lodge can accomodate families with adjoining rooms and combo bed/bunk, but spots are limited. The Lodge is double occupancy, if you are traveling by yourself, you will be asked to room with another participant.

Trip Overview
- Monday, March 30: Arrival, Check-In, Group Tour, Rental Fittings, Dinner, Team Building
- Tuesday, March 31: Breakfast, Ski/Snowboard AM, Lunch, Pickleball, Dinner
- Wednesday, April 1: Breakfast, Ski/Snowboard AM, Lunch, Ski/Snowboard PM, Yoga, Dinner
- Thursday, April 2: Breakfast, Ski/Snowboard AM, Lunch, Equine Assisted Learning, Outing to Park City with Dinner
- Friday, April 3: Breakfast, Check-Out, Departure
We will be asking everyone to book flights that arrive around similar times to minimize rides between NAC Ranch and airport.

** Please arrive before 1:00pm on Monday, March 30th and depart after 1:00pm on Friday, April 3rd. **
Please read and sign the statement below

I certify that all statements in this application are true and I have provided accurate contact information. I understand that all financial and medical information will remain confidential.

I have read the above "Scholarship Overview, Process, Expectations and Restrictions" and by submitting this application acknowledging understanding of the above section.

Permission: Scholarship money is made possible because of generous donations and we would like to share what the financial assistance has meant to you. Your invaluable testimonial will have an impact on future donor decisions. To that end, I give Enhancing Skills for Life permission to contact me for an anonymous or identifying testimonial for their website and social media.
I have read the above description of the NAC Lodge Rooms and I am willing to share a double occupancy room if I am traveling by myself:

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If applicant is under the age of 18, please enter the full name of Parent/Guardian
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National Ability Center Adaptive Ski/Snowboard Experience

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