NORWICH – The Norwich Rotary Club and District 7170 donated $2,000 to the Adaptive Sports Program at Greek Peak for a handicapped ski chair.

The Adaptive Sports Program is a non-for-profit organization that helps people with disabilities experience the thrills of snow sports. It also offers lessons for interested individuals.

Former President Jim Capelet accepted the check Tuesday at the Canasawacta Country Club with words of thanks for the Rotary’s help.

“Thank you for this generous gift,” said Capelet. “This chair may look strange, but it is going to have a very good impact on a lot of people.”

He explained that the program was established in 1974 “to help people become both independent and skiers” and to “let them get the feel of the sport.”

The program began with individuals suffering from vision impairments, but has since expanded to include people with autism, MS, Polio and amputees.

“Our goal is to make snow sports available to everyone,” said Capelet. “And the best way to do that is to utilize the safest and most adaptable equipment.”