23 adaptive sports, peer-support, and activity-based therapy organizations in Florida: 12 adaptive sports programs, 5 activity-based therapy programs, 3 organizations doing both and 3 peer-support groups. Verified July 2026. You do not need to be an athlete: many of these exist as much for the community as the sport.
Ann's Angels Adaptive Waterski Foundation
Winter Haven all-volunteer 501(c)(3) providing free adaptive waterskiing and wakeboarding events for children and adults with physical and mental disabilities.
Central Florida Dreamplex
Clermont (Central Florida) center for therapy, fitness and adaptive sports (sled hockey, wheelchair basketball/tennis, sit water-skiing, power soccer) for children and adults with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
Chariots On Ice Sled Hockey
South Florida (Lake Worth) program, a division of 501(c)(3) Caps Of Love, providing free adaptive sled hockey clinics with sleds and gear sized for ages 4-90.
Florida Adaptive Sports
Statewide social sports club helping disabled Floridians stay healthy through adaptive sports programs and connecting participants with disability sports resources across the state.
Florida Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center (FSCIRC)
Tampa-based SCI resource center (at Tampa General Rehab) that recruits, trains and certifies peer mentors and assigns them to newly injured clients across Florida.
Fort Lauderdale Sharks
Broward County wheelchair basketball program (at Joseph C. Carter Park) for adults 18+ with a physical disability, developing skills toward NWBA collegiate and championship play.
Grateful Divers Worldwide
Florida-based nonprofit offering adaptive scuba diving for people with disabilities, special-needs groups, and their families — from a pool-based Discover Scuba intro to full certification, supported by adaptive dive buddies trained in-house. Began as a local program and now runs dives from South Florida to international waters.
Oceans of Hope Foundation
New Smyrna Beach 501(c)(3), founded by an athlete with a spinal cord injury, running free adaptive surfing and kayaking events for individuals with limited mobility and SCI.
Orlando Magic Wheels
Orlando NWBA wheelchair basketball team (backed by nonprofit Orlando Wheelchair Games Inc.) for athletes with lower-limb disabilities from amputation to paraplegia.
Tighten the Drag Foundation
Florida-based; helps people who have suffered a spinal cord injury (especially from a catastrophic accident) through sports, events, motivation, and direct funding/scholarships.
CORE Center of Recovery & Exercise
Activity-based recovery and exercise program in Altamonte Springs. Confirm current clinical fit, eligibility, availability, and cost directly with the program.
NeuroFit 360
Neurological rehabilitation and activity-based therapy program in Cooper City. Confirm current clinical fit, referral requirements, availability, and cost directly with the program.
Brooks Adaptive Sports and Recreation
Comprehensive free adaptive sports program at Brooks Rehabilitation offering wheelchair basketball, quad rugby, tennis, handcycling, rowing, adaptive surfing, and water skiing to people with physical disabilities.
Brooks Neuro Recovery Center
Neuro-recovery program in Jacksonville with activity-based therapy options for people with neurological conditions. Confirm current clinical fit, referral requirements, availability, and cost directly with the program.
Brooks Rehabilitation – SCI Community Programs
Brooks Rehabilitation outpatient community programs in Jacksonville provide SCI day treatment, educational seminars, and peer connection for spinal cord injury survivors transitioning to community life.
Miami Beach Rowing Club Adaptive Rowing Program
Miami Beach pararowing program (first Florida rowing club designated a Paralympic Sport Club) offering recreational and competitive adaptive rowing for athletes with disabilities.
Miami Heat Wheels
Miami's official NWBA nonprofit wheelchair basketball program, practicing at Gwen Cherry Park and competing in the Florida Wheelchair Basketball Conference.
Miami Physical Therapy Associates
Outpatient physical therapy practice in Miami specializing in neurological and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Confirm current clinical fit, referral requirements, availability, and cost directly with the program.
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group – Miami Chapter (SCISG)
Monthly peer support group for SCI survivors and caregivers at the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center, offering hybrid in-person and virtual meetings with guest speakers.
PVA Central Florida – Paralyzed Veterans of America
Central Florida PVA chapter serving veterans with SCI/D since 1977 with adaptive sports (hand cycling, wheelchair basketball, fishing, bowling, powerlifting) and benefits advocacy.
Florida Disabled Outdoors Association (FDOA)
Statewide nonprofit promoting accessible outdoor recreation for Floridians with disabilities since 1990, including kayaking, adaptive biking, fishing, golf, and sailing.
Hillsborough County Adaptive Sports
County parks program with 300+ athletes offering wheelchair basketball (Tampa Bay Strong Dogs NWBA team), archery, cycling, golf, swimming, and track for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Stay In Step
Brain and spinal cord injury recovery center in Tampa with activity-based recovery services. Confirm current clinical fit, eligibility, availability, and cost directly with the program.
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