National Ability Center

The National Ability Center is excited to welcome Willie Ford to the team as our new chief executive officer. Willie joins the NAC after many years of leadership in the outdoor industry, to include POC and Givego, as well as experience on the board of High Fives Foundation. Willie grew up in New Hampshire where he was an All-American on the UNH Ski Team and moved to Park City 10 years ago while leading POC North America. His wife Caroline and their son Walker also join the NAC family. Willie’s passion for outdoor recreation, making it accessible to all, and strong track record of growing organizations will lead the NAC as we continue to positively impact more lives every year. Welcome Fords! #AdaptiveNation

We're excited ?? to share that our CEO, Willie Ford, is featured in Leaders Magazine! Turn to page 70 in the digital flipbook for his insights on adaptive recreation and our mission at the NAC. While you're there, flip through to discover other inspiring leaders driving impactful change across industries. Their stories, like ours, showcase what's possible when vision, leadership, and purpose unite. #Leadership #NonProfit Read article: https://lnkd.in/g2S93rbP

We're excited ?? to share that our CEO, Willie Ford, is featured in Leaders Magazine! Turn to page 70 in the digital flipbook for his insights on adaptive recreation and our mission at the NAC. While you're there, flip through to discover other inspiring leaders driving impactful change across industries. Their stories, like ours, showcase what's possible when vision, leadership, and purpose unite. #Leadership #NonProfit Read article: https://lnkd.in/g2S93rbP

Big thanks to Comcast for supporting our COACH Internship program with technology that helps us prepare our interns for the workplace. We’ve been happy to partner with Comcast because we know they are committed to helping families by offering affordable, high-speed internet with their #InternetEssentials program. #ComcastNBCUniveral #AdaptiveNation #parkcity #internship #partner

Join us for an inspiring evening at Saluting Our Heroes on October 24th, 2024! This signature event is an opportunity to honor our military heroes, connect with fellow veterans, and support the National Ability Center’s life-changing military programs. With a cocktail hour, dinner, and powerful stories from veteran Annika Hutsler and keynote speaker Lieutenant General (Retired) Mark Hertling, DBA, it’s a night you won’t want to miss. Register early to secure your seat and help us continue to support and empower those who have served. ???? #SalutingOurHeroes #Veterans #MilitarySupport #AdaptiveNation

Thank you Promontory Club for supporting our youth programming in our ’24-’25 fiscal year through their Promontory Foundation! We are grateful for this long-time partnership and the service the Promontory Club provides to the Park City community and Summit County.

As the summer days wind down, we wanted to remind you that there’s still time to participate in National Make-a-Will Month. While writing a will might not be as fun as a day on the lake, it's a meaningful way to protect your loved ones and create a lasting impact. If you’ve been putting it off, you’re not alone—but it’s easier than you think with tools like FreeWill.com. Already have a will? Consider including the National Ability Center in your legacy to help people of all abilities thrive! #DiscoverYourAbility #MakeAWillMonth #AdaptiveNation

SUMMIT CHALLENGE 2024! Thanks to your incredible energy and generosity, this year’s Summit Challenge was nothing short of spectacular. Together, we pedaled our way to raising over $180,000 that will support our participants and programs, and allow us to continue to make adaptive recreation accessible for all. A huge shout-out to all our riders, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, donors, staff, and the Park City community—you truly are the heartbeat of the #AdaptiveNation. Huge thanks to our sponsors: Boeing, Kodiak Cakes, Wolf Creek Ranch, Lush's BBQ, Salt Box, Architectural Nexus, Hill's Kitchen, KT Tape, Stein Collection, Park City Brewing, DAILY RISE COFFEE, Wellspect HealthCare, T.D. Williamson, ABC4 Utah - Utah's CW30 (KTVX/KUCW), Zions Bank, Vail EpicPromise, Utah Office of Tourism, Coca-Cola, DelTaco, and Salt Lake Magazine Special shout-outs to White Pine Touring for sending mechanics for our SAG vehicles, Udder Rivals for providing much-needed ice cream, and Session Co. for donating a portion of their proceeds! Your spirit and support fuel our mission and light up our community—thank you for being such an integral part of this journey. Here’s to many more miles and smiles together! See you next year! #cycling #fundraiser #parkcity #disabilitycommunity

It was a privilege and honor to host CreatiVets last week, a nonprofit that connects veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress and musicians to foster self-expression in a way that allows them to transform their stories of trauma into an art form that can inspire and motivate continued healing. We sincerely thank the veterans and artists for letting us be part of this experience ?? (Image description: artists on a stage in front of our indoor climbing wall perform for an audience.) #AdaptiveNation #mentalhealth #ptsd #veteran #veteranart #healingthroughmusic

Happy National Nonprofit Day! ?? Chances are there are many nonprofits in your community committed to making a difference, changing lives, and serving the underserved. We strive for that daily, and we’re grateful to have a place in our Park City community, home to many wonderful nonprofits ?? (ID: a big group shot of NAC staff smiling in front of the challenge course.) #AdaptiveNation #NationalNonprofitDay #nonprofit #parkcity