9 adaptive sports, peer-support, and activity-based therapy organizations in Connecticut: 6 adaptive sports programs, 2 peer-support groups and 1 organization doing both. Verified July 2026. You do not need to be an athlete: many of these exist as much for the community as the sport.
CT Spokebenders Wheelchair Basketball
One of the longest-running NWBA competitive wheelchair basketball teams, founded in 1965, now supported by Hospital for Special Care and competing in national tournaments.
Institute for Adapted Sports and Recreation (SCSU)
Southern Connecticut State University institute providing adaptive sports programs and recreational therapy for community members with disabilities.
Leaps of Faith Adaptive Skiers
Southbury, CT nonprofit providing adaptive water skiing, snow skiing, biking, kayaking and hiking for children, adults and veterans with disabilities.
Oak Hill Adaptive Sports and Fitness
Oak Hill Adaptive Sports and Fitness is a adaptive sports and recreation organization in CT, listed by United Spinal and verified from its official website. Check the organization’s site for current offerings, eligibility, accessibility, schedule, and cost.
Spinal Cord Injury Association of Connecticut (SCIACT)
United Spinal chapter serving Connecticut SCI/D community for over 35 years with peer assistance, support groups at hospitals and ILCs statewide, quality-of-life grants, and advocacy.
United Spinal Connecticut Chapter
United Spinal state chapter providing peer support, advocacy, and resources for Connecticut residents living with spinal cord injuries or disorders.
Hospital for Special Care Adaptive Sports Program
Offers adaptive sports year-round including the Cruisers wheelchair track team, women's and junior basketball, the WAVE swim team, and the Ivan Lendl Adaptive Sports Summer Camp.
Summit Adaptive Sports
CT-based nonprofit providing adaptive skiing and snowboarding at Ski Sundown plus summer kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and disc golf for individuals with acquired or developmental disabilities.
Gaylord Sports Association
Connecticut's most diverse adaptive sports program (15+ sports) including the state's only sled hockey team (Wolfpack), Gaylord Warriors wheelchair rugby, and adaptive ski/snowboard outings.
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Listings are curated and web-verified (July 2026), but programs change, move, and close — confirm before you travel. A listing here is directory information, not an SCI.help endorsement. Spot an error or know a program we've missed? Tell us.