join our Physical disability support group!

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U.P. Vets Served Summer bike club!

We had a blast with the U.P. Vets Served Summer Biking Club events, and we're excited to get back out there again next summer! Here are some highlights.

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It's time to gear up for Sled Hockey!

The Marquette Sled Cats will kick off their 25-26 season on October 26th at Lakeview Arena. See the schedule below for more details.

The sled hockey programs in the U.P. are always looking for new players and volunteers to help with the programs. Please pass these opportunities along to anyone you know who may be looking to get involved. First-year players can join at no cost, and all equipment is provided. There is no cost for volunteers to join. Sled hockey is open to all, and we don't want any barriers to deter you from experiencing this sport, so please reach out if you have any questions. For more information, please contact Allen Beauchamp at allenbeauchamp@charter.net, by phone at 906-360-3019, or on Facebook at @SledHockeyUP.

Know someone in the Houghton/Hancock area who would like to get involved with sled hockey? Reach out to the Equipment Library of the Keweenaw (ELK) for more details: equipmentlibrary906@gmail.com

For more details on sled hockey, click here: https://www.usahockey.com/sledhockey

Thank you!

SAIL would like to say thank you to everyone who played, sponsored, volunteered, or came out to watch the SAIL 2025 Toss for a Cause Cornhole tournament! We were lucky to have some awesome weather and some great live ’90s music as a backdrop.
This year’s winners were:

First Place – Superior Sliders

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Second Place – 906 Baggers
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Good Sportsmanship Award – The Miners
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A HUGE shout-out to our a-MAIZE-ing sponsors:
Radio Results Network          Closner Construction          Eagle Mine       Honor Credit Union
TV6          UPPCO          UPHP          Range Telecommunications
Barrier Free Store          Swick Home Services          Smith Consulting
Wells Lions Club          Tailored CPA’s          Meijer          Jandron’s Fine Jewelry
Argonics Engineered Polyurethane          Emmendorfer Financial Services
And a huge shout-out to the Marquette Harbor Rotary for once again hosting us! We’re so grateful to have you as community partners and look forward to more fun events in the future!

Friday Office Hours

Our physical office space is closed to the public on Fridays. We will still be open for scheduled appointments and phone calls.  Please call our office at 906-228-5744 for service on Fridays.

SAIL invests in and serves individuals living with disabilities across the U.P.

We hope any individual who might need SAIL in the U.P. will use us for peer support, independent living skills building, self-advocacy and gaining the confidence to live their best life.

We are here for you! Call us today at 906-228-5744.

Our Programs & Causes

Will you consider donating to a cause?

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SPAR Program

Single Point for Activities and Recreation is a health and wellness program for people of all abilities. The program provides support in increasing independent living skills for individuals.

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UP Sled Hockey

Sled hockey provides opportunities for many types of disabilities and there are opportunities available in local areas for recreation all the way to the National Sled Team that plays in the Paralympics.

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U.P. Vet's Served

U.P. Vets SERVED is a program developed by SAIL for veterans of every ability and military families. We focus on creating opportunities for everyone to socialize in a supportive environment.

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Assistive Technology

SAIL’s Assistive Technology Program can help match individuals with any items or devices they need to be more independent in their daily lives! Assistive Technology may include wheelchairs, memory aids, or computer software.

SAIL is here for you.

Live your best life!

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Advocacy

Our goal is to develop independent living (IL) services for individuals with disabilities by improving access to available resources.
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Living Skills

SAIL connects individuals living with a disability with independent living skills training to ensure a full, productive life.
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Peer Support

We strive to be the conduit in making sure all locations, services, and information is accessible to everyone.
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Transition

SAIL strives to support youth by improving workplace skills.

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Assistive Technology

We match people to the specific low cost assistive devices they need to maintain or increase their independence in the home, workplace or in the community.

and so much more...

SAIL Success Stories

Tell us your story!

I did it! I rode around the park on a Bike. Mo was there. I pedaled a bike around the park!
Bruce Barth
I’m more active now than I was before my accident.
Allen B.
I don’t know where I’d be if it wasn’t for them (SAIL), but I do know where I am today because of them.
Brian

Volunteer with us!

Your gift of time and resources makes all the difference.

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We're better because of your support.

A BIG thank you to our most recent donors!

Anonymous

Emmendorfer Financial Services

August 25, 2025

Donation Form Amount Donated
$200.00

Anonymous

August 11, 2025

Donation Form Amount Donated
$1,200.00

Argonics Inc

April 23, 2025

Donation Form Amount Donated
$150.00

Gloria Balmes

Parkview Elementary School teachers

April 21, 2025

In memory of our wonderful principal, John Arenz

Donation Form Amount Donated
$51.80
In memory of John A.

Dawn Evans

February 26, 2025

In Memory of my Friend Dave Palmer

Sled Hockey U.P. ... Amount Donated
$25.00
In memory of David P.

Lance Thayer

Anytime Fitness of Harvey

January 29, 2025

Donation Form Amount Donated
$250.00

Chad Cole

December 12, 2024

It's always important to recognize & contribute to people/ organizations that do the most good. This time of year though it feels even more important. Julie & her staff do … Read more

It's always important to recognize & contribute to people/ organizations that do the most good. This time of year though it feels even more important. Julie & her staff do so much for our community and we are so lucky to have them. Happy Holidays.

Donation Form Amount Donated
$26.06

Diane Kent

December 3, 2024

Donation Form Amount Donated
$103.30

Ryan Brang

NorthCountry Health DPC

September 11, 2024

Donation Form Amount Donated
$175.00

Joy Wert

Integris

August 9, 2024

For the Golf Sponsorship for the SAIL Toss for a Cause Cornhole Tournament

One In Five Amount Donated
$500.00