Free, Adaptive Adventures is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities for veterans, first responders, children and adults with physical disabilities, and their families. Disabilities served include but are not limited to post traumatic stress, military sexual trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, limb loss/difference, multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons Disease, visual impairments, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, neurological conditions and more. Through adaptive cycling, climbing, kayaking, paddleboarding, dragon boat racing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, fitness and other outdoor experiences, we help people discover what is possible, build confidence, improve well-being and find a lasting sense of community.

You are welcome regardless of age, diagnosis, experience level or athletic ability. We provide the specialized equipment, knowledgeable staff and trained volunteers needed to adapt each activity around the individual. Participants do not need to own equipment, have prior experience or know what accommodations they may need before reaching out. They can simply come as they are, and our team will help with the rest.

Our staff and board is reflective of the community we serve and includes people with disabilities, veterans, caregivers and individuals with lived experience in adaptive recreation. This representation strengthens our ability to understand participants’ needs, build trust and create programs that are genuinely welcoming, accessible and responsive.

Adaptive Adventures also works to establish sustainable adaptive recreation programs in communities where few or no opportunities currently exist. We identify gaps in service, bring specialized equipment and programming into unserved and underserved areas, and develop strong local partnerships. We train community organizations, recreation providers, healthcare professionals and volunteers to become more accessible and inclusive, equipping them with the knowledge and practical skills to confidently welcome people with disabilities. By building local capacity and developing community leaders, we help ensure adaptive recreation remains available long after an introductory event or clinic has ended.

For veterans, Adaptive Adventures helps bridge the gap between healthcare and long-term community recreation. We work closely with VA medical centers, therapists and physicians to connect eligible veterans with adaptive sports opportunities while supporting VA professionals through assessments, education and hands-on training. We also help veterans and VA providers navigate the VA Major Medical Equipment purchasing process, supporting eligible veterans who may qualify to have an adaptive cycle prescribed and purchased through the VA. This assistance helps remove the significant financial and logistical barriers that can prevent veterans from having the equipment they need to remain active and independent.

Beyond in-person programming, the free Adaptive Adventures App gives people a safe and encouraging place to connect from anywhere. Members can join regional groups, share experiences, connect with others in the adaptive recreation community and access more than 100 educational videos about adaptive sports, equipment and ways to get involved. The app extends the connection and support of our programs to people who may not yet have access to in-person opportunities, helping reduce isolation and making valuable information available when and where it is needed.

Adaptive Adventures offers far more than access to recreation. Our programs help people rebuild confidence after injury or illness, improve physical and emotional well-being, reduce isolation and discover a community where they feel understood and supported. Whether someone is trying an adaptive cycle for the first time, returning to a sport they once loved, exploring a new activity or becoming a community leader, everyone is welcome—and every experience is built around belonging, possibility and adventure.