19 adaptive sports, peer-support, and activity-based therapy organizations in North Carolina: 14 adaptive sports programs, 3 peer-support groups, 2 organizations doing both and 1 activity-based therapy program. Verified July 2026. You do not need to be an athlete: many of these exist as much for the community as the sport.
3Wheel Therapy
Carolina Beach (New Hanover County) 501(c)(3) offering free therapeutic adaptive-tricycle rides on greenways for people with disabilities and limited mobility who cannot ride a standard bike.
Abilities Unlimited of the Carolinas
Volunteer-run Charlotte 501(c)(3) that runs adaptive sports for people with physical disabilities, including the Charlotte Rollin' Hornets wheelchair basketball teams plus wheelchair track & field, swimming, and adaptive golf.
Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation (AIR) - Greensboro Parks & Recreation
Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation (AIR) - Greensboro Parks & Recreation is a adaptive sports and recreation organization in NC, listed by United Spinal and verified from its official website. Check the organization’s site for current offerings, eligibility, accessibility, schedule, and cost.
Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program
Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program is a adaptive sports and recreation organization in NC, listed by United Spinal and verified from its official website. Check the organization’s site for current offerings, eligibility, accessibility, schedule, and cost.
Back to Independence Rehab
Outpatient neuro-rehabilitation, aquatic therapy, post-injury fitness, and peer support program in Charlotte. Confirm current clinical fit, eligibility, availability, and cost directly with the program.
Carolina Crash Quad Rugby
Carolina Crash Quad Rugby is a adaptive sports and recreation organization in NC, listed by United Spinal and verified from its official website. Check the organization’s site for current offerings, eligibility, accessibility, schedule, and cost.
North Carolina Adapted Sports
Move United member 501(c)(3) founded 2022 offering youth and adult wheelchair basketball, off-road adaptive cycling, and adaptive kayaking programs in the Triangle area and across North Carolina.
Ocean Cure
Carolina Beach 501(c)(3) providing beach accessibility and adaptive surfing using beach wheelchairs, accessible mats and adaptive surfboards for people with SCI and other disabilities.
Spinergy
Charlotte-based spinal cord injury social and support group offering peer mentoring, socials, recreational activities and adaptive sports, with free transportation to monthly events across Mecklenburg, Iredell, Catawba and Lincoln counties.
Triangle Thunder
Adult wheelchair basketball program (Division 2 and 3 teams) serving the Raleigh-Durham Triangle, with year-round practices at Barwell Road Community Center open to new players.
WakeMed Spinal Cord Injury/Disease Support Group
Hospital-based monthly peer-support group for people with spinal cord injury or disease, meeting in-person and virtually at WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital in Raleigh.
Wheel Serve NC
Statewide 501(c)(3) community tennis association providing recreational and competitive wheelchair tennis for people with permanent mobility disabilities, with programming in Charlotte, Asheville, the Piedmont and other NC regions.
Atrium Health Adaptive Sports and Adventures Program (ASAP)
Carolinas Rehabilitation's two-decade adaptive sports program offering rugby, kayaking, snow skiing, cycling, tennis, golf, hunting, fishing, soccer, and swimming for youth and adults with physical disabilities.
Bridge II Sports
Durham nonprofit providing year-round adapted sports for youth, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities, including wheelchair basketball (PRIDE team), boccia, cycling, air rifle, and archery.
City of Fayetteville Adaptive Sports
City Parks & Rec adaptive-sports program (Dorothy D. Gilmore Adaptive Recreation Center) offering wheelchair basketball, goalball, sitting volleyball, boccia and a Paralympic Sports Club for youth and adults with physical and visual disabilities.
Adaptive Surf Project of North Carolina
Crystal Coast nonprofit running surf days and adaptive kayaking programs for individuals with physical disabilities; uses tandem surfing and specialized equipment to make ocean access possible for all.
Catalyst Sports – Raleigh/Durham Chapter
Southeast adaptive adventure nonprofit chapter offering monthly adaptive rock climbing clinics and outdoor recreation events for youth and adults with physical disabilities in the Triangle region.
North Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association (NCSCIA)
Statewide United Spinal chapter enabling SCI/D survivors to achieve independence through peer support groups in Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, Winston-Salem, and advocacy resources.
ACCESS of Wilmington
Wilmington-based 501(c)(3) running adapted sports and recreation (adaptive cycling, kayaking, surf camp, basketball, pickleball) for children and adults with physical and other disabilities at the Miracle Field.
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