Adaptive Sports and Recreation
Whether you're looking for information about how to participate, where to score adaptive sports equipment, or where to learn more about your favorite wheelchair basketball star, this is the place to start.
Even though Chris Waddell, Paralympian, didn’t achieve the status of becoming the first paraplegic to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro unassisted, he still accomplished an incredible feat and has become an amazing inspiration.
Accessible is the word for Vancouver, Canada, home of the 2010 Winter Paralympics. Come visit what is perhaps the most wheelchair accessible city in North America.
Animals with disabilities are a comfort to children with disabilities who can sometimes feel alone. Meet Winter, the amputee dolphin, who has been bringing smiles everywhere she swims.
Wheelchair pool and billiards are great accessible recreation opportunities for people with disabilities. All they take is a cue, a pool table, and a rack of balls.
Articles
Disabled and Wheelchair Powerlifting
Powerlifting by people with disabilities is the fastest growing Paralympic sport in the world, with 109 countries represented at last count. Wheelchair users have competed in the event since its inception.
Paraplegic Chris Waddell Attempts Ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Chris Waddell attempts a Kilimanjaro ascent by handcycle in the latest adventure by this Paralympian. The former wheelchair racer and adaptive skier will donate disability equipment to locals after his 19,000+ feet climb.
Conquering Mountains with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Wendy Booker was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and ran her first marathon the same year. Now, she's climbed most of the world's Seven Summits in a bid to show that MS can be overcome.
Animals with Disabilities Find a Big Sky Home at Rolling Dog Ranch
Blind horses, convulsive cats, deaf dogs: all call Rolling Dog Ranch home. Animals with all types of disability come to the Colorado shelter for gentle, specialized care and the chance to find a loving home.
Quadriplegic Horse Gentler, Healer, Tames Inner Fears
Wheelchair user and quadriplegic Native American Stanford Addison is not only a tribal shaman, but a renowned horse gentler who attracts devotees from around the globe.
Adaptive Equipment Makes Kayaking One Part Water, Two Parts Fun
Wheelchair user Bob Wassom describes his adaptive kayaking adventure, first with an instructor and then solo. Included are adaptive equipment tips for the ultimate paddling experience.
Jimi Flowers: Coach, Character, Friend to All
Disabled athletes and everyone Jimi Flowers had touched lost a friend in July when the swimming coach was fell during while mountain climbing in Colorado and died from his injuries. Celebrate his life with this uplifting read.
Adaptive Summer Sports Guide: Your Ticket to Fun in the Sun!
Adaptive sports for people with disabilities are available all over the country. Check out our tips and tricks for handcycling, waterskiing, rock climbing and a host of other accessible activities.