11 adaptive sports, peer-support, and activity-based therapy organizations in Washington: 7 adaptive sports programs, 2 peer-support groups, 2 activity-based therapy programs 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.
Support group

Here and Now Project

WA

Washington/Pacific Northwest nonprofit connecting and empowering the paralysis community through monthly in-person and online support meetings, seasonal gatherings, and annual meet-ups.

Support groups
Adaptive sports

Next Step Archery

WA

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

SkiingRowingRacingFitness
Activity-based therapySports + support

Pushing Boundaries

WA

Redmond exercise-therapy center providing activity-based recovery and fitness for people with paralysis and movement disorders. Confirm current clinical fit, eligibility, availability, and cost directly with the program.

Support groupsFitnessActivity Based Therapy
Adaptive sports

Rainier Adaptive Sports

WA

Tacoma/Pierce County nonprofit incorporated in 2020 to expand adaptive recreation access, supporting goalball and other adaptive programs in partnership with Metro Parks Tacoma and the local PVA chapter.

Multi-sport
Adaptive sports

Seattle Wheelchair Rugby Association

WA

Seattle Wheelchair Rugby Association is a adaptive sports and recreation organization in WA, listed by United Spinal and verified from its official website. Check the organization’s site for current offerings, eligibility, accessibility, schedule, and cost.

Rugby
Adaptive sports

St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute

WA

St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute is a adaptive sports and recreation organization in WA, listed by United Spinal and verified from its official website. Check the organization’s site for current offerings, eligibility, accessibility, schedule, and cost.

BasketballRugby
Activity-based therapy

Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System

Seattle, WA

University of Washington regional SCI care, research, and education program in Seattle. It was listed in United Spinal’s ABT directory; contact the program directly to ask what current outpatient exercise and recovery services it offers.

Activity Based TherapyFitness
Adaptive sports

Outdoors for All Foundation

Seattle, WA

Founded 1979, one of the nation's largest adaptive outdoor recreation programs serving 6,000 participants annually with one of the country's largest adaptive bike fleets (200+), plus skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, and climbing in the Seattle area.

SkiingSnowboardingCyclingKayakingClimbingCamps
Adaptive sports

Seattle Adaptive Sports

Seattle, WA

Western Washington's leading adaptive sports organization and recognized Paralympic Sports Club, fielding competitive wheelchair basketball teams (multiple divisions including youth) and a sled hockey team (Seattle Sled Kraken) for 75+ athletes.

BasketballHockeyYouth
Support group

UW Medicine SCI Peer Mentor Program

Seattle, WA

UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine program matching newly injured SCI inpatients with trained community peer mentors of similar sex, age, injury level, and life circumstances for guidance during community reintegration.

Peer mentoringSupport groups
Adaptive sports

ParaSport Spokane

Spokane, WA

Spokane nonprofit providing training and competitive athletic opportunities (wheelchair racing, track and field) for youth and adults with physical disabilities.

YouthTrackRacing

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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.