Some of the best parts of life after SCI happen in person: a Saturday wheelchair basketball run, an adaptive ski day, a quad rugby practice, a support group where everyone in the room already gets it, or an activity-based therapy program after discharge. This directory covers 612 verified adaptive sports, peer support, and activity-based therapy organizations across the U.S., DC, and Canada, from national networks to local programs. Filter by state or province, activity, or category.

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How to use this. Activity-based therapy (ABT) is not inpatient rehabilitation. These are outpatient, community, fitness, or specialized recovery programs after discharge; services, clinician involvement, referral requirements, and self-pay costs vary. ABT can include exercise, locomotor work, FES, or other training, but it is not a promise of recovery. Contact a program before going and ask about accessibility, staff, medical fit, eligibility, scheduling, and cost. For sports and support, also ask about season, classification, and loaner equipment. This is curated directory information, not an SCI.help endorsement. Know a great group we're missing? Tell us.
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Listings are compiled from organizations' own sites and national directories and verified as of the date above, but programs move, pause, and change seasonally, so call or email before you go. A listing here is directory information, not an SCI.help endorsement. Spot an error or a group we should add? Let us know.

Browse programs by state

Jump to your state — each page lists the local adaptive sports, peer-support, and activity-based therapy organizations there. 98 national programs serve every state.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find adaptive sports near me?

Tap Near me or filter by state to see programs in your area. This directory lists hundreds of verified adaptive-sport, peer-support, and activity-based therapy organizations across the U.S., DC, and Canada.

What is activity-based therapy (ABT)?

ABT is intensive, exercise-based training — think locomotor training, functional electrical stimulation cycling, and load-bearing work — aimed at long-term function and health after SCI. Some programs in this directory specialize in it.

Do I need to be an athlete to take part?

Not at all. Programs run from first-timers and pure recreation to competitive teams. Many exist as much for the community and peer support as for the sport itself.

Are adaptive sports programs expensive?

It varies, but many are nonprofit and offer low-cost or subsidized sessions and loaner equipment. If cost is a barrier, ask a program directly about scholarships or grants.

Why do adaptive sports matter after a spinal cord injury?

Beyond fitness, they tend to lift mental health, rebuild confidence, and connect you with people who get it — and the skills often carry back into everyday independence.

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