Able Channel Partners with Adaptive Sports Center to Feature New Programming
September 18, 2024
Crested Butte, Colorado – September 17, 2024– Able Channel, the Emmy Award winning streaming platform dedicated to healthcare and wellness content, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Adaptive Sports Center (ASC) of Crested Butte, Colorado. This partnership aims to highlight the incredible work of ASC in enriching the lives of people with disabilities and other specific needs through exceptional outdoor adventures.
Through this collaboration, Able Channel will feature inspiring programming that showcases ASC’s mission to create a world where outdoor adventures are accessible and extraordinary for everyone. Viewers will gain a behind-the-scenes look at how ASC empowers individuals to celebrate their abilities, embrace independence, and participate in life-changing outdoor experiences with the support of their friends, families, and communities.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Adaptive Sports Center, whose groundbreaking work aligns with Able Channel’s mission of bringing health and wellness stories to life,” said Brian McCourt, CEO at Able Channel. “Their innovative approach to adaptive adventure and therapeutic recreation offers a transformative experience, and we are excited to help share these stories with a broader audience.”
Founded in 1987, the Adaptive Sports Center has set the standard of excellence in adaptive outdoor recreation. With a team of highly skilled and dedicated staff, ASC provides participants with access to the stunning mountains, rivers, and lakes of Gunnison County, Colorado, through activities such as skiing, kayaking, and mountain biking. These outdoor adventures encourage individuals to push beyond perceived limitations and promote self-efficacy, health, and well-being.
Through Able Channel’s programming, viewers will witness firsthand the power of ASC’s approach, which incorporates therapeutic recreation practices and state-of-the-art equipment to deliver a premier experience. This series of programming will further advocate for inclusivity, ability, and independence—values at the core of ASC’s mission.
“We believe in the importance of accessible outdoor adventures, and we are excited to partner with Able Channel to showcase our participants’ inspiring stories. Together, we can demonstrate how the outdoors can be a powerful venue for growth, health, and well-being for people of all abilities.” Said Christopher Hensley, Executive Director of ASC.
Please watch Adaptive Sports programming on our free preview
About Able Channel:
Able Channel is a pioneering healthcare streaming service dedicated to delivering high-quality content that informs, inspires, and empowers viewers. With a focus on health, wellness, and the human experience, Able Channel offers a wide range of programming that addresses the challenges and triumphs of life, particularly for those living with health conditions or disabilities.
About the Adaptive Sports Center:
The Adaptive Sports Center enriches the lives of people with disabilities through exceptional outdoor adventures. Founded in Crested Butte, Colorado, ASC advocates for ability and independence, integrating therapeutic recreation practices into its wide range of outdoor activities that empower participants to live active, fulfilling lives.
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Able Channel Media Relations
347-354-2359 x0001
press@theablechannel.com
Adaptive Sports Center
Jessica Taylor, Marketing Manager
970-349-2296 x109
jessica@adaptivesports.org
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