12 adaptive sports, peer-support, and activity-based therapy organizations in Massachusetts: 8 adaptive sports programs, 2 activity-based therapy 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.

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Cost is usually negotiable. Most of these are nonprofits — ask about scholarships, subsidised sessions, and loaner equipment before you rule anything out. New to this? Start with our adaptive sports guide.
Adaptive sports

All Out Adventures

MA

Western MA nonprofit (since 2001) providing adaptive paddling, hiking, skiing, cycling and camping across Massachusetts, mostly free or low cost.

CyclingOutdoorSkiingKayakingCampsCamping
Sports + support

Boston Self Help Center / US Volt Hockey

MA

Boston nonprofit serving people with disabilities that brought Volt Hockey (US Volt Hockey Association, Roxbury) to the US for power-chair athletes.

Support groupsHockey
Adaptive sports

Franciscan Children's (New Balance Adaptive Sports)

MA

Brighton, MA hospital program transforming the lives of children with physical and cognitive disabilities through adaptive sports including handcycling and wheelchair sports.

Multi-sportYouthCyclingHandcycling
Adaptive sports

New England Blazers Wheelchair Basketball

MA

National Wheelchair Basketball Association member team with over 40 years of history, serving athletes with physical disabilities across New England.

Basketball
Adaptive sports

World TEAM Sports

MA

World TEAM Sports is a adaptive sports and recreation organization in MA, listed by United Spinal and verified from its official website. Check the organization’s site for current offerings, eligibility, accessibility, schedule, and cost.

CyclingKayaking
Adaptive sportsActivity-based therapy

AccesSportAmerica

Acton, MA

Massachusetts nonprofit leading high-challenge adaptive sports including windsurfing, Hawaiian outrigger canoeing, surfing, kayaking, rowing, cycling, tennis, and climbing for all disabilities.

SailingKayakingSurfingCyclingTennisClimbing
Adaptive sports

Adaptive Sports New England

Boston, MA

Massachusetts nonprofit increasing adaptive sport participation for youth and adults with visual or mobility impairments; offers Sport Concierge service to connect individuals with local programs.

BasketballHockeyTennisSkiingSwimmingTrack
Support group

New England Paralyzed Veterans of America

Boston, MA

Serves veterans with SCI/D across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont through peer mentoring, support groups, benefits counseling, and recreation programs.

Support groupsPeer mentoringVeterans
Support group

SCIboston / United Spinal Association Greater Boston Chapter

Boston, MA

Founded in 1992, SCIboston provides peer visitation, multiple virtual and in-person SCI support groups, grants, and community events for individuals with SCI/D in Massachusetts and beyond.

Support groupsPeer mentoring
Adaptive sports

Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers

Boston, MA

North Shore Massachusetts location of Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers offering seasonally-based adaptive sport and fitness programs for individuals with disabilities under clinician supervision.

TennisHandcyclingCyclingSkiingKayakingHockey
Activity-based therapy

Journey Forward

Canton, MA

Activity-based exercise and recovery program in Canton for people with spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. Confirm current fit, eligibility, availability, and cost directly with the program.

Activity Based TherapyFitness
Adaptive sports

Cape Cod Curling Club

Falmouth, MA

Cape Cod Curling Club is a adaptive sports and recreation organization in Falmouth, MA, listed by United Spinal and verified from its official website. Check the organization’s site for current offerings, eligibility, accessibility, schedule, and cost.

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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.