23 adaptive sports, peer-support, and activity-based therapy organizations in New York: 18 adaptive sports programs, 3 organizations doing both and 2 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.
CNY Adaptive Sports
Syracuse/Central NY not-for-profit (formerly MoveAlong) running sled hockey, wheelchair basketball and indoor/outdoor adaptive athletics.
CUNY Adaptive & Inclusive Sports
City University of New York runs intercollegiate men's and women's wheelchair basketball plus inclusive sports, the only such program on the Eastern Seaboard.
Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a adaptive sports and recreation organization in NY, listed by United Spinal and verified from its official website. Check the organization’s site for current offerings, eligibility, accessibility, schedule, and cost.
Northeast Off-Road Adventures
Northeast Off-Road Adventures is a adaptive sports and recreation organization in NY, listed by United Spinal and verified from its official website. Check the organization’s site for current offerings, eligibility, accessibility, schedule, and cost.
SOAR Experiences (formerly NORA Adaptive)
Ellenville, NY 501(c)(3) providing adaptive outdoor adventures and Action Trackchair hiking (partnered with Mohonk Preserve) for people with limited mobility.
Sitrin Adaptive Sports Program (STARS)
Central NY (New Hartford) health-center program offering adaptive sports and the STARS competitive program for people with physical disabilities.
Wheelchair Sports Federation
NYC-based nonprofit providing wheelchair basketball, football, tennis, quad rugby, sled hockey and handcycling for disabled adults, veterans and youth.
Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports
Western NY nonprofit offering 15+ adaptive sports including handcycling, sled hockey, wheelchair softball, rowing and water skiing.
Western New York Adaptive Water Sports
Move United member providing free adaptive sailing, kayaking, waterskiing, scuba diving, and fishing programs throughout Western New York for people with physical or mental disabilities.
Long Island Rough Riders Sled Hockey
Long Island 501(c)(3) providing free full-contact sled hockey for youth, adults and veterans with physical or cognitive disabilities, equipment included.
New York Warriors Wheelchair Rugby
Easterseals-supported quad rugby team on Long Island for quadriplegics, competing in four to five tournaments per season while also serving as a peer social support group.
Achilles International – NYC Chapter
Long Island chapter of Achilles International offering free weekly adaptive running, rolling, and cycling workouts for athletes with disabilities paired with volunteer guides.
Mount Sinai SCI Peer Mentoring Program
Bryce Lab at Mount Sinai matches newly injured SCI patients with trained peer mentors and coordinates adaptive sport programs including seated fitness classes (SitGrit).
NYC Spinal (United Spinal Association – NYC Chapter)
United Spinal affiliate chapter providing peer mentoring and support groups for people with SCI and their families across NYC and Long Island, in partnership with Mount Sinai.
Rochester Accessible Adventures
Rochester Accessible Adventures hosts the Rochester Sled Hawks (sled hockey) and Rochester Rockets (wheelchair basketball) as part of its regional adaptive sports development mission.
Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing
Operates the first fully ADA-compliant adaptive sculling center in the U.S., providing free rowing programs for veterans and individuals with physical or cognitive challenges.
The Rochester Rookies
Rochester, NY adaptive sports nonprofit providing recreational and competitive opportunities for youth and adults with physical disabilities.
WNY Wreckers Wheelchair Rugby
Wheelchair rugby team for Western New York founded in 2013, practicing weekly at the Pieters Family Life Center and competing in regional fall and winter tournaments.
Helen Hayes Hospital Adapted Sports & Recreation
New York's largest four-season adapted program, open to former patients and community members with disabilities; equipment and coaching provided at no cost.
United Spinal Association of Hudson Valley
Chapter based at Helen Hayes Hospital offering monthly SCI peer support groups, peer mentoring, and adaptive sports introductory clinics for the Hudson Valley region.
STRIDE Adaptive Sports
Provides over 14,000 free and low-cost adaptive sport lessons annually in 18 sports across 28 venues in the Capital Region of upstate New York, serving youth and wounded warriors.
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Adaptive Sports & Recreation
Annual Wheelchair Games and SCI Sports Vendor Expo at Burke Rehab bringing together wheelchair sports competition and community programming for individuals with SCI and other disabilities.
Adaptive Sports Foundation
Offers year-round adaptive ski, snowboard, and outdoor recreation programs at Windham Mountain in the Catskills for children and adults with disabilities.
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