The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS) is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to "assisting individuals with a disability to lead richer and fuller lives through active participation in recreational and competitive snow skiing and snowboarding." Disabled skiing can also be referred to as para-alpine skiing or adaptive skiing. CADS is the national level organization comprising 11 divisions — one for each of 10 provinces and one for the National Capital Region. In 2006, there were more than 3,000 members committed to the idea that "Skiing is for Everyone and Everyone can Ski!"
Training
Skiers who wish to pursue training in the field of adaptive skiing are encouraged to follow general ski instruction certifications from the Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance beforehand. CADS welcomes both fully able and disabled skiers to its training programs and short certification clinics.