June 2nd snuck up on us and it is finally time to send our Executive Director, Ed Bronsdon off into the world of retirement after 28 years of dedicated service to Outdoors for All. Although we will miss Ed immensely, we know his impact on others and volunteerism will not end here. We hope this next chapter is filled with plenty of cycling, traveling the…
Staff Kayak Training
Thank you Fidalgo Paddlesports for the wonderful kayak training last week at Magnuson Park. It is so important for us to continue learning and improving on our skills as we head into our summer season on the water. Thank you for the coaching and expertise!
Adaptive Cycling Center is open!
Our Adaptive Cycling Center (ACC) provides free adaptive cycle rentals for people of all abilities thanks to our partnership with SDOT. We are back open as of May 1st and will be here until September 30th. This is our 10th year of the ACC and we have the goal of 1,000 rides this summer!!! We are here 7 days a week 10 am – 6…
We are Family!
We are still not over this winter season and couldn’t be happier with all the amazing experiences we got to witness. One inspiring story was from Rhys and his incredibly supportive family. Rhys came to ski with us for his first time ever this winter and had a private lesson with Program Coordinator Tisha Achorn. He and his family came all the way from Yakima…
Covid 19- Vaccination Policy
As part of Outdoors for All’s continuing efforts to provide safe work and recreation environments during this evolving public healthcare crisis, effective October 1, 2021, Outdoors for All will require that all staff, volunteers and participants who are eligible to be vaccinated must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and complete a COVID-19 Vaccination Attestation form prior to participation in our program activities. All Outdoors for…
E.D.spiration
Cycling Clinic Lead by Ed Such a wonderful couple of days working with UW grad students at our Adaptive Cycling Center. We held 4 clinics lead by Executive Director Ed Bronsdon and were able to connect with roughly 60 aspiring teachers. Together we explored the wide world of adaptive equipment and the ins and outs of better serving our community. Thank you to Lori Dunn,…
The Adaptive Cycling Center is back open for business!
As some of you may know, our Adaptive Cycling Center (ACC) provides free adaptive cycle rentals for people of all abilities thanks to our partnership with SDOT. We are so happy to have this program back after a brief hold last year due to Covid. The ACC is back and booming since our reopening May 1st. We are thrilled to be featured on the Seattle…
Volunteer Spotlight: May
Meet Elise Sivilay! This is Elise’s second year volunteering with Outdoors for All as an instructor up at our Stevens Pass program. Elise loves to teach and help participants reach their goals while embracing who they are.When asked why Elise likes volunteering she responded “it is inspiring when you connect with the person you are helping – someone who is willing to learn and put…
2020 Annual Report
Check out our latest Annual Report to learn more about how your support help impact the lives of over 3,000 children and adults with disabilities. Our mission would not be possible without the community partners, volunteers, and supporters – like you! Download a copy HERE.
E.D.spiration – Disrupted times, we’re all in this together
For the past 25 years it has been the professional honor of my life to lead the Outdoors for All Foundation as its executive director. During that time, our organization has been faced with our share of challenges. Running a nonprofit during the Great Recession…the “winter” of 2005 when effectively there was no snow in the Pacific Northwest until March…and now? Well, now we’re all…