Adaptive Sports & Recreation
Everyone deserves to have the opportunity for their life to be filled with hobbies and pastimes that are exciting and fulfilling. In the SMA community, an important part of the pursuit of this goal is having access to adaptive sports and activities so that individuals with SMA can fully participate. On this page, you’ll find a variety of resources to help you do just that!
Quick Links
Adaptive Sports & Recreation Webinars and Panels
We will be and have hosted a number of webinars and panels related to sports & recreation which can be found below:
Will feature a panel of teens and adults with SMA who participate in adaptive recreation activities including yoga, fishing, hunting, skiing, etc who can go in depth into how to find local programs and opportunities near you.
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT / 5:00pm PT
Cure SMA Adaptive Sports & Recreation Resource Guides
Cure SMA offers resource guides to support those with SMA on a range of topics to enrich daily living at home and in the community. Below are some of the guides currently available to help you explore and prepare to try out a new adaptive sport or hobby:
- Adaptive Sports & Recreation Overview
- National Adaptive Recreation Program & Directories
- How to Guide to Starting Your Own Adaptive Sports Team
- What is Power Soccer
- What is Volt Hockey
- What is Wheelchair Basketball
- Art & Crafting
- Gaming
- Gardening
- Yoga
To see a full list of resource guides currently available and to request PDF copies via email please click here.
Helpful Adaptive Sports & Recreation Resources and Links
From national and regional adaptive sports and recreation organizations to online informational groups and more, check out the links below!
Program Locator Tools
Interested in finding a sports or recreation program near you? There are so many opportunities out there so use the links below to search through databases of organizations that offer services in your area.
Program Locator Links:
- Move United - https://moveunitedsport.org/locations/
- Ability Central - https://abilitycentral.org/services
- Challenged Athletes Foundation – https://www.challengedathletes.org/adaptive-sports-resources/#organisations
Accessible National Parks & Resources
Exploring the great outdoors is a wonderful way to spend your weekends and vacation. Use the resources below to plan your next accessible hike!
Some parks have mobility devices available for loan to use on their beaches and trails. Click here to access a directory and map of these locations
- Disabled Hikers - https://www.disabledhikers.com/
- Wheelchair Wandering - https://www.wheelchairwandering.com/
- Trail Link - https://www.traillink.com/
- Curb Free with Cory Lee - https://curbfreewithcorylee.com/ - a traveler with SMA, Cory has visited many national and state parks and you can find his reviews on his website
- Helpful Apps – Hiiker & All Trails – you can search by accessibility of trails on each of these apps
- 8 National Parks with Exceptional Accessibility for Visitors with Disabilities - https://www.ecowatch.com/national-parks-disability-accessibility.html
Cure SMA would like to extend a big thank you to the sponsors below for funding these adaptive sports and recreation resources for the SMA Community.
Presenting Sponsor
