We Are NAC
Our Mission? To empower individuals of all abilities by building self-esteem, confidence and lifetime skills through sport, recreation and educational programs.
NAC Stories
Andrew Haraghey Going All The Way
As a six month old infant in Enfield, Conn., Andrew Haraghey contracted viral encephalitis. It affected the motor control areas of his brain and he developed cerebral palsy in his legs. For the rest of his life, his legs would be tight and spastic, or as he puts it, “they work against me.” He would have to stay
READ MOREAgainst All Odds Paralympic Hopeful
She’s ski training in California, she’s cheering at her son’s hockey game, she’s off to an alpine race. Danelle Umstead is busy, busy, busy. And she only has a small window of eyesight to get it done
READ MOREFrom Puerto Rico to Podium
Puerto Rico has never sent an athlete to the winter Paralympic games, so Orlando Perez will make history when he competes in three downhill events for the island. He’ll be going for gold on his monoski in the Super G (super giant slalom, a speed event), giant slalom and slolom (technical events).
READ MORE