Skiing Without Barriers

Freizeit-PSO is a non-profit association that helps people with varying kinds of disabilities to ski for a fair price. Imagine standing at the summit of a snow-covered mountain. In the distance, you can see other mountains and there’s a terrific descent at your feet. It’s possible at Hochwurzen! Anyone can ski down with the correct special equipment and assistance – including YOU!

What’s special about it
- Qualified skiing assistance and equipment for EVERYONE – including you!
- Every skier can learn at his or her own pace thanks to individual support and special equipment.
- Show up and ski! You don’t have to worry about a lift ticket or equipment; we’ll arrange it all.

Disabilities
People with the following disabilities can ski with Freizeit-PSO:
- Amputation
- Paralysis (due to trauma, from birth, due to illness)
- Spina bifida
- Cerebral palsy
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Muscular dystrophy
- Polio (childhood paralysis) / post-polio syndrome
- Traumatic brain injury
- Diabetes
Visual impairments
- Epilepsy
- Learning disabilities e.g.:
   - Autism / Asperger’s syndrome
   - Down’s syndrome
   - Attention deficit disorder, etc.

This is only a small excerpt of possible disabilities. There are basically no limits and almost anyone can learn to ski. People with physical or mental disabilities are just as capable of skiing, as are people with multiple disabilities.

Benefits
- Self-determined living with the same options as people without disabilities
- Principle of normalisation: skiing – an ideal way to get to know your own body, learn how to handle various materials, and learn how to socialise
- Strengthening social, personal, and technical competence
- Health benefits
- Physical education
- Strengthening motor abilities (stamina, strength, coordination, flexibility, and speed)
- Sports after illness/accident
- Motivation: strengthening self-confidence, gaining courage
- Learning winter & summer sports at your own pace
- Building team spirit
- Associating with other people

Contact:
Freizeit-PSO
Sabine Eham
Phone: +43 3687 22304
Mobil: +43 650 9016294
E-Mail: Sabine@freizeit-pso.com
Homepage