I got the opportunity to work at two different locations for my community partnership, Maine Adaptive Sports and The Pine Tree Society.  These opportunities carried a similarity in that they focused meeting outdoor needs and did not focus on the disability itself.  They identified capabilities and met the persons outdoor activity goals by utilizing care and tailored devices. 

This was the most meaningful part for me as I was able to help people do some activities that I truly enjoy.  Finding a way to allow access to outdoor activities is something I believe everyone should experience.  My understanding of this population and how they get into outdoor sports has changed a little bit.  I was expecting an emphasis on their specific disability.  This changed as the focus is not what their disability is but rather how do identify adaptive needs and help capable people meet their goals. 

In the future I will love to volunteer as an adaptive snowboard and ski coach.  I can see myself doing this every winter from here on out.  I will be an advocate for people to get outdoors and to meet their goals while moving past anything that may be holding them back.