25 adaptive sports, peer-support, and activity-based therapy organizations in Texas: 16 adaptive sports programs, 4 organizations doing both, 3 activity-based therapy programs 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.

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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

Fencing Institute of Texas, Inc.

TX

Fencing Institute of Texas, Inc. is a adaptive sports and recreation organization in TX, listed by United Spinal and verified from its official website. Check the organization’s site for current offerings, eligibility, accessibility, schedule, and cost.

Skiing
Adaptive sports

Kinetic Kids

TX

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

BasketballTennisGolfSkiingSwimmingBaseball
Adaptive sports

Morgan's Wonderland Sports (STRAPS)

TX

San Antonio-based adaptive/Paralympic sports program (South Texas Regional Adaptive & Para Sports) offering ambulatory soccer, wheelchair soccer, power soccer, goalball and more for youth and adults with mobility impairments.

Multi-sportYouth
Adaptive sports

RISE Adaptive Sports

TX

North Texas nonprofit (since 2007) with an all-physically-disabled leadership team offering free adaptive recreation: kayaking, water skiing, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair football, handcycling and camping.

Multi-sportCyclingSkiingKayakingRugbyHandcycling
Support group

Rolling Inspiration

TX

San Antonio spinal-cord-injury peer-support group (founded by quadriplegic peer mentor Christopher Salas) connecting SCI survivors and caregivers through monthly meetings, resources and recreational outings.

Support groupsPeer mentoring
Sports + support

Team Catapult

TX

Houston-area 501(c)(3) that gets physically challenged individuals into endurance sports (running, triathlon, handcycling) through coaching, weekly training, community and funding.

Support groupsCyclingTrackHandcycling
Adaptive sports

Texas Adaptive Aquatics

TX

Houston-area nonprofit (since 1989) on Lake Houston providing free adaptive water skiing, sailing and kayaking for children and adults with physical and other disabilities.

YouthSkiingKayakingSwimmingSailing
Activity-based therapy

REACT Sports Med

Addison, TX

Nervous-system performance and recovery program in Addison, formerly listed as REACT. Confirm current clinical fit, eligibility, availability, and cost directly with the program.

Activity Based TherapyFitness
Adaptive sports

One Chair at a Time

Amarillo, TX

One Chair at a Time is a adaptive sports and recreation organization in Amarillo, TX, listed by United Spinal and verified from its official website. Check the organization’s site for current offerings, eligibility, accessibility, schedule, and cost.

BasketballTrack
Adaptive sports

University of Texas at Arlington – Movin' Mavs

Arlington, TX

Elite collegiate wheelchair basketball program at UT Arlington fielding men's (Movin' Mavs) and women's (Lady Movin' Mavs) NWBA teams that have produced 36+ Paralympians; offers camps and clinics.

BasketballYouthCamps
Adaptive sports

ATX Abilities

Austin, TX

A division of MeArts.org in Austin delivering adaptive wheelchair sports and wheelchair basketball for youth and adults, with one of the top-ranked men's teams in the country over the past decade.

BasketballYouthFitnessMulti-sport
Sports + support

Lone Star Paralysis Foundation

Austin, TX

Austin-based nonprofit funding free adapted sports (basketball, kayaking, football, hunting, fishing, archery, water skiing) and coordinating SCI peer support groups across Central Texas for the spinal cord injury community.

Support groupsPeer mentoringBasketballKayakingHunting & fishingOutdoor
Adaptive sports

Texas Parasport (Texas Regional Para Sport)

Austin, TX

Community-based wheelchair basketball team in Austin serving citizens with physical disabilities through recreational and competitive play; affiliated with Texas Parasport statewide network.

BasketballRugbyTennisTrackRacingMulti-sport
Adaptive sports

Texas Rowing for All

Austin, TX

Texas Rowing for All is a adaptive sports and recreation organization in Austin, TX, listed by United Spinal and verified from its official website. Check the organization’s site for current offerings, eligibility, accessibility, schedule, and cost.

RowingFitness
Adaptive sports

Dallas Jr. Wheelchair Mavericks

Dallas, TX

DFW youth adaptive basketball program fielding Futures/Prep/Varsity wheelchair basketball teams for kids ages 5 through high school with physical disabilities.

BasketballYouth
Adaptive sports

Dallas Wheelchair Tennis Club

Dallas, TX

Highland Village/Dallas-area 501(c)(3) promoting wheelchair tennis through coaching, clinics, exhibitions and a major US wheelchair tennis tournament.

Tennis
Sports + support

United Spinal Association of El Paso

El Paso, TX

El Paso 501(c)(3) chapter (recognized 1995) serving people with SCI/disease and wheelchair users via adaptive sports/recreation, peer-support groups, advocacy and social events.

Multi-sportSupport groups
Activity-based therapy

Neurological Recovery Center / NeuroBridge

Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth neurological recovery practice, now directing visitors to NeuroBridge. Confirm current activity-based services, clinical fit, eligibility, availability, and cost directly with the program.

Activity Based TherapyFitness
Adaptive sports

Houston Adapted Sports Club

Houston, TX

Houston nonprofit (est. 2018) fielding wheelchair basketball, rugby, softball, boccia and goalball teams so athletes with physical disabilities can compete at little to no cost.

BasketballRugbyBaseball
Adaptive sports

Houston Tennis Association Adaptive & Wheelchair Tennis

Houston, TX

Houston 501(c)(3) running a free wheelchair-tennis program with loaner sport chairs, free racquets, free court time and free coaching at the West Gray Adaptive Center.

TennisTrack
Activity-based therapy

Project Walk Houston

Houston, TX

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

Activity Based TherapyFitness
Adaptive sports

TIRR Memorial Hermann Adapted Sports

Houston, TX

Community-based adaptive sports club at TIRR Memorial Hermann offering wheelchair basketball (Hotwheels), wheelchair rugby (Texans), handcycling, racing, softball, and strength training for youth and adults with physical and visual disabilities.

BasketballRugbyHandcyclingRacingTrackFitness
Support group

United Spinal Association of Houston

Houston, TX

United Spinal chapter providing peer support, peer mentoring, caregiver support, and monthly Conversation + Connect networking for individuals with SCI/D and all wheelchair users in the Houston area.

Support groupsPeer mentoring
Adaptive sports

ParaSports San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio nonprofit providing wheelchair basketball (NWBA Spurs team), wheelchair racing, handcycling, and tennis for veterans, civilians, and people with physical disabilities since 2004.

BasketballRacingHandcyclingTennis
Sports + support

Paralyzed Veterans of America – Texas Chapter

San Antonio, TX

Texas Chapter PVA adaptive sports and recreation arm funding and facilitating wheelchair rugby, basketball, tennis, archery, fishing, hunting, adaptive skiing, and National Veterans Wheelchair Games participation for Texas SCI veterans.

VeteransBasketballRugbyTennisHunting & fishingSkiing

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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.