Adaptive Sports Ohio
Website
Organization Location
1720 Enterprise Parkway, Suite C Wooster, OH 44691
Description
Everyone Deserves A Chance To Play
Adaptive Sports Ohio was founded in 2009 by Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Followay. The idea of the organization was inspired by Lisa’s son, Casey (pictured above), who was born with Spina Bifida, and always wanted to play sports. “Adaptive sports gave Casey the chance to play like his peers. It benefited him, immensely. I knew that others with disabilities should have the opportunity to gain those benefits as well and that is why Adaptive Sports Ohio was born. Our vision is that youth and adults across Ohio should have access to sport in their communities and schools. No one should be denied the chance to play,” said Lisa.
People with physical disabilities have the same passion for sport that the nondisabled population do. The difference is just in how they play the sport. With minor adaptations and specialized equipment, the sidelined can experience all the benefits that sport provide. Adaptive Sports Ohio is here to make opportunities a reality.
In the 15 years since the organization’s inception, Adaptive Sports Ohio has grown to serve hundreds of physically impaired youth and adults across the state through an abundance of competitive and recreational sports. The best is yet to come.
Sir Phillip Craven, former wheelchair basketball player and president of the International Paralympic Committee from 2001-2017 said, “Give us a chance and we will show you what we can do. If not, we will make our own chances.”
Adaptive Sports Ohio’s mission is to remove barriers to ensure that individuals with physical disabilities have a chance to play, and utilize sport to elevate ability and empower futures.
Contact
Contact email - [email protected]
Phone - +1 330-601-1400
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AdaptiveSportsOhio/
Upcoming events
- No upcoming events
Past events
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- TENTATIVE Barnes Preserve Trick or Treat Trail
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- Wheelchair Football Competition - Buffalo
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- Wheelchair Football Practice - Cleveland
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- A Chance to Play Gala
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- Wheelchair Football Practice - Cleveland
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- Jordan's fitting
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- Wheelchair Football Practice - Cleveland
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- Wildcats Celebrity Game