Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS, formerly Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing) is a national charity that assists individuals with disabilities to participate in snow skiing and snowboarding, at recreational and competitive levels.
[1][2] CADS is a national-level organization consisting of 11 divisions and 67 programs across Canada.
In 1963, he started the first program for disabled skiers in Canada and with his wife Annie founded CADS in 1976.
[5] CADS also organizes races and competitions, most notably a week-long annual international ski meet.
[citation needed] CADS is a partner of the Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability.