ADAPT– Anyone can adapt. In the case of a physical or mental disability, desire will overcome. NASTAR handicap takes the adaptive under consideration in the rules. What is in your heart matters more.
One of the best teaching guides comes from Special Olympics. This guide is priceless for all who are beginners.
http://media.specialolympics.org/soi/files/sports/Alpine+Skiing+Coaching+Guide.pdf
http://media.specialolympics.org/soi/files/sports/Snowboarding+Coaching+Guide.pdf
MD and PA Special Olympics goes worldwide in winter sports!