Adaptive Sports

The Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation provides adaptive programs, resources, and assistance that allow children with special needs to discover their independence and creativity despite their physical limitations, as well as financial support to the UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital for equipment and research. The UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital is the state’s only pediatric rehabilitative hospital and today serves thousands of children each year with many types of illnesses and disabling conditions. The Foundation has several programs outside the purview of the hospital, including the Patient and Family Assistance program that provides wheelchair ramps, bathroom remodeling, and rent and utility assistance; the Quality of Life program that offers recreational activities for children with physical disabilities, such as kayaking, sports, and Keshet dance; and the children's Camp Adventure program where campers enjoy sports, art, music, and games.

Guided by Jewish values and tradition, the Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center strives to enrich and inspire the entire community by offering quality, multi-generational fitness, wellness, cultural, recreational, social, and educational programs in a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment that is respectful to all. The JCC offers adaptive swim lessons for individuals of all ages who have disabilities. There is also an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program for children with ASD.

The Fish Factory offers swim lessons for all children, including children who have disabilities.

Mile High Little League has a Challenger League for children and young adults who have disabilities.

The AYSO VIP Program provides a quality soccer experience for children and adults whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams. VIP teams may include blind or visually impaired, amputees or conditions that impair mobility, mentally or emotionally challenged, autistic, down syndrome, and cerebral Palsy.

The Mountain Dojo is a donation-based Art and Movement school that provides an inclusive creative space for individuals with and without disabilities. They offer Martial Arts, Music, and Art classes for all ages including a 3-hour respite arts program called Arts Adventures. Run by Logan Gillespie, formerly of Just for Kicks, and Stef Graner, formerly of Full Spectrum Drumming, these classes are adapted to fit their students' abilities and needs. All classes by donation. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, interested parties will need to contact Stef Graner at 701-720-8634 or stefgraner@gmail.com for information on class schedules and to book classes.

Saga is dedicated to improving the quality of all children's lives by helping them realize and achieve their fullest potential with the development of their minds, body, and confidence through gymnastics. Saga offers classes for children with special needs. Children who have diagnosed disabilities such as, but not limited to, Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Cystic Fibrosis, Developmental Delays or physical disabilities are eligible to participate in these classes.

A Park Above has inclusive play equipment that is accessible to children of all ages and abilities. A Park Above has state of the art amenities that encourage interaction, inclusion, and growth. There is a water splash area, a labyrinth, a basketball court, special equipment, musical instruments, hills, tunnels, slides, and shade structures and other amenities. Wheelchair swings are available, but require the assistance of trained staff. Restrooms are also accessible.

The Department of Family and Community Services provides quality health and social services, housing, recreation, and education to improve the quality of life for every community in Albuquerque. This program is fully inclusive and offers a variety of services that include art, leisure education, performing arts, gross motor activities, and games. Programs are offered throughout the city for persons with and without disabilities, ages 6 through high school, and there are some programs for adults.

Since 1985, the Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico has offered therapeutic recreational activities to children and adults with disabilities. Today, ASPNM offers a wide variety of adaptive sports year-round, including skiing, snowboarding, watersports, river rafting, yoga, rock climbing, and more. Programs are open to children and adults with disabilities at locations throughout New Mexico. Some programs are open to family members and caregivers. Veteran-specific programs are offered periodically throughout the year. If anyone is interested in getting involved as an athlete, volunteer, or supporter, please contact ASPNM for more information.

Founded by paraplegic outdoorsman and athlete Dustin Berg, GO Unlimited is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with disabilities by creating access to adaptive sporting and outdoor adventure opportunities. New Mexico is a truly enchanting place. Explore 10,000 foot tall mountain pine forest peaks or venture into red sandstone mesas in vast historically rich desert country. Wildlife such as elk, deer, black bear, cougar and antelope roam the wilds of New Mexico. GO Unlimited adventures take place primarily during the summer months and include activities such as; camping, fishing, trekking, trail riding, hand-cycling and wildlife viewing. We provide quality expeditions for individuals and groups. One of our most popular services is our adaptive fishing trips. We use a wheelchair accessible pontoon boat to access many of the lakes located across New Mexico. The species of fish we target include; walleye, trout, bass, salmon, tiger muskie and catfish. To attend a GO Unlimited adventure please use the contact us page and complete the registration form. A waiver/media release can also be located on the contact us page and needs to be submitted with your registration form.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Provides toy ride-on cars for kids with disabilities, providing mobility and sociability to kids who have trouble moving on their own. Local program locater available on website.

MoveUnited offers nationwide sports and rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent physical disability.

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Adaptive Equipment: Information about available adaptive equipment

• Recreational Activities/Sports
• Disability Related Sports

Sells adaptive tricycles to meet almost every need. Each model can be customized with special seating, footplates or headrests that make riding safe, comfortable and accessible. 

Inclusive and Adaptive Recreation Equipment for the Physically Challenged. Free shipping over $99.

Sells inclusive and adaptive sports and physical education equipment.

Sells adapted equipment for sport and recreation. Products include adapted PE, daily living, clinical furniture, learning and development, motor skills, positioning and mobility, recreation, and sensory space design.

This is a for-profit online store.

Sells inclusive and adaptive sports, exercise, and therapy equipment for adaptive athletes.

This is a for-profit online store.

Provides special needs products for purchase and therapy solutions that facilitate movement and exercise.

NCHPAD is the premier resource for information on physical activity, health promotion, and disability, serving persons with physical, sensory and cognitive disability across the lifespan. website features a variety of resources and services which can benefit all ages and populations.

Offers a range of exercise services: virtual online training classes, community group classes, private fitness classes for your organization, and personal & partner training. Spirit Club Trainers are both certified personal trainers, as well as certified by DDA to work with individuals of all abilities.