About CADS Ontario
CADS was founded by Jerry Johnston in 1976, but the origins go further back to 1961 when he, as the ski school director at Sunshine Village, Alberta became intrigued with the challenge of teaching young disabled people to ski. He developed teaching methods and equipment adaptations that established the foundation for disabled skiing in Canada. Please visit CADS National web site.
Today, as the Ontario organization, we are committed to promoting CADS programs that are inspiring and exciting for skiers, snowboarders and volunteers alike. Our membership, which currently is over four hundred, continues to grow. If you are interested in becoming a member please contact us.
Adaptive snowsports is a caring and exciting experience engaging individuals who enjoy adventure. It brings out the best in everyone. If you are interested in joining our program, please contact us.
As a volunteer organization we are seeking people who would like to become instructors or helpers. And as a non-profit charity we need donations to help fund our ski and snowboard programs. See how you can volunteer or donate.
OBJECTIVES
Promotion of skiing and snowboarding for persons with disabilities in order to enable full integration into society.
LOCATIONS
There are 8 CADS Ontario programs operating across the province. CADS Ontario partners with the hill operators/owners to provide skiing and snowboarding opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.
2024/25 Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Jonathan Wood
President/Treasurer
Ingrid Watt
Secretary
Diane Morrell
Director
Gwen Binsfeld
Immediate Past President
Nancy Harrington
Director
Jack Sim
Director
Jamie Spencer
Program Liaison/Training Lead
Kathy Robinson
Director
Ian Duff / Technical Delegate
DirectorProgram Directors
Maria Hanus, Sarah Milligan
CADS Durham (Brimacombe)Ian Duff
Snow ValleyJonathan Wood
Horseshoe ValleyGabor Takacs
Caledon/ADDSSheila Graham
Sir Sam'sKaela Shae
The HeightsDiane Morrell
SearchmontGwen Binsfeld
Performance Development ProgramCADS is a National organization with over 3,500 members, both volunteers and program participants. There are programs running at ski areas across the country and we host an annual National Festival week which attracts participants from across the country. Adaptive skiing and snowboarding enhances lives by creating exciting and rewarding experiences for persons with disabilities of all ages. Please designate your donation to CADS Ontario in the Message Box.