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Sharing sports activities is a great way to bond with your significant other. However, some couples shy away from sharing sports activities because one partner has a disability. If you have a partner who has a disability and you both enjoy sports, then there is no reason why you can't participate in sports together. All you have to do is brainstorm ways to make the sports you select accessible for both of you. These tips will help.

Hiking
Hiking is one of the most popular sports in the world. Hiking is inexpensive and just about anyone can do it. To make hiking more accessible for you and your partner all you have to do is identify what special needs you need to accommodate and then find a way to accommodate that need. For example, if you or your partner is in a wheelchair, you can both still go hiking. All you have to do is find a hiking trail that is wheelchair accessible. Many state and national parks now design their trails to be wheelchair accessible.

Fishing
Fishing is another popular recreation that couples like to do together. This sport is great if you have a disability as it really doesn't require a lot of "activity." The only real physical challenges are going to be getting down to the water, getting back up to the car and possibly manipulating the reel. If getting to and from the water is the problem simply look for a public fishing access that has a boat launch. You can use the ramp to get down to the water. Many public fishing access parks also have ramps and trails that are designed to help people with mobility issues access the beach. If you or your partner needs help manipulating the reel, then you will need to rig up a reel extension to make it easier to grip and operate while fishing.