Five metro Rotary clubs are making adaptive winter sports more available to those with disabilities. The Rotary Clubs of Edina, Golden Valley, Lake Minnetonka-Excelsior, Minneapolis City of Lakes, and Plymouth are pooling together to buy $15,000 worth of new equipment for the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute's ski and snowboard program in Bloomington.

More than 1,200 lessons are given each season through the program at Hyland Hills in Bloomington. Participants range in age from six to 60+, with disabilities including cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, autism and visual impairments. The goal of the program is to bring adults with disabilities together with their families, friends and community volunteers to participate in a sport that challenges and motivates them to realize their true potential.

Courage Kenny provides all of the necessary adaptive equipment, specialized instruction or training, volunteer support and encouragement to ensure participants have a successful experience.