Chelsea Elder -Executive Director of Adaptive Adventures

Published on October 29, 2025

02/17/25

MMM - Stories of Pursuit in the Military, Mountains and Mortgage Industry
Join Brian O'Connell and Chelsea Elder as they discuss the services provided by Adaptive Adventures, the healing impact of outdoor recreation, and the vital role of philanthropy in expanding opportunities. This podcast explores public and private partnerships, innovative outreach strategies, and collaborations with the VA to serve disabled Veterans. Whether you're a caregiver seeking support, a donor looking to make a meaningful impact, or an organization aiming to expand adaptive opportunities, this episode delivers insights, inspiration, and actionable ideas to create a more inclusive world.

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Other news

We’re Moving Online: Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic to Support Adaptive Leisure Time Physical Activity in the Virtual Environment

October 29, 2025
03/12/25 Disabilities JournalThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, people with disabilities were particularly inactive and online programs offered new opportunities for their engagement in leisure time physical activity (LTPA). However, research regarding how virtual adaptive LTPA programs were developed and delivered is limited. This case study examined the staff perceptions of developing and deliver

Audible Climbing Holds

October 29, 2025
07/23/25Fox31 NewsAdaptive Adventures Student Solutions Program tested out audible climbing holds for visually impaired climbers at Movement Climbing Gym in Englewood. The smart system, featuring pressure-sensing devices, was developed in partnership with a student team at the University of Maryland and supported by Macy's. The devices allow visually impaired and low vision climbers to climb more