Word About Town

Grooming Paralympians at the National Ability Center

Our local nonprofit spotlight focuses on the work of Park City's own rich source of world-class Paralympic athletes.

12/15/2021 By Jane Gendron

Word About Town

National Ability Center Grows Its Adaptive Recreation Offerings

People of all abilities can now access the new equestrian center and more.

07/13/2020 By Jené Shaw

Datebook

Park City Weekend Agenda: March 12–15

Celebrate those hard-working ski patrollers, check out an Oscar winner, sip some vino, and join a stroll, ski, or bike through nature.

03/11/2020 By Vanessa Conabee

Datebook

Park City Weekend Agenda: March 6–8

Raise a glass for a cause, witness one of the world's finest mandolinists, and lend an ear to a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist.

03/04/2020 By Vanessa Conabee

Datebook

Park City Weekend Agenda: January 30–February 2

Soak in some final film festival energy, boogie on down to bands around town, laugh along with Howie Mandel in Kamas, or snowshoe, bike, and ski out your backdoor. Welcome to February, Park City!

01/29/2020 By Vanessa Conabee

Datebook

Park City Weekend Agenda: November 6–10

Honor Navajo culture, celebrate Park City's nonprofits, and take in some film, theater, and music.

11/05/2019 By Vanessa Conabee

Non-profit Spotlight

Expanding the Adaptive Nation: NAC Welcomes Korean Coaches to Park City

Through the program "Adaptive Sports for Social Change" the National Ability Center is helping create adaptive ski opportunities on a global scale.

01/10/2019 By Michaela Wagner

Challenge

Test Your Limits with the Epic Charity Challenge in the Philippines

Retired Navy SEAL Officer Lance Cummings hopes Parkites will join the March 2-3, 2019 excursion in support of the National Ability Center.

12/20/2018 By Michaela Wagner

Park City At Play

How Learning to Sit Ski Opened Up a Whole New World

Lisa Jackson is the boss of the berg thanks to a little help from the National Ability Center.

12/08/2018 By Lauren Wester

Word About Town

Coffee Shop Serves Up Inclusiveness with Every Cup of Joe

Lucky Ones Coffee chips away at the 70 percent unemployment rate faced by adults with disabilities nationwide.

12/08/2018 By Jane Gendron

Local Snapshot

NAC Breaks Ground on Equestrian Center Expansion

The non-profit has multiple facility upgrades slated for the next couple of years.

11/01/2018 Photography by Bailey Edelstein/National Ability Center By Michaela Wagner

Community

Honoring Veterans the National Ability Center Way

The NAC enriches veterans' lives through year-round military programming and the special event, "Saluting Our Heroes," on Nov. 7.

10/25/2018 By Michaela Wagner

Animals

Tap Into Unique Equine Adventures

Local horse whisperer Alejandra Lara offers a mindful approach to interacting with horses, creating opportunities to explore greater self-awareness and discover a new perspective on life.

10/16/2018 By Michaela Wagner

Athletes

Paralympian Danelle Umstead Takes on a New Competition

The NAC alum, four-time world champion and three-time Paralympic bronze medalist is part of the newest season of ABC's hit show "Dancing With the Stars."

09/21/2018 By Michaela Wagner