Central texas organizations for Adaptive Sports
Adaptive Sports Resource Guidebook: This guidebook is a comprehensive directory of adaptive sports, recreation, fitness, funding, and peer support resources for people with disabilities in the Austin and Central Texas area to help people move beyond rehabilitation and connect with community, fitness, sports, outdoor recreation, and social support opportunities that promote independence, confidence, health, and quality of life
The Eels on Wheels Adaptive Scuba Program is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that provides people the opportunity to dive at their own ability level by certifying divers through the Handicapped Scuba Association (HSA). With resources from all the regulatory bodies governing Scuba diving, this program is able to meet the needs of virtually anyone wishing to be a SCUBA diver regardless of any physical or mental limitations.
Camp for All is located in Burton, Texas in a tranquil setting, encompassed by lush landscape and rolling hills, the 206-acre camp site features more than 100,000 square feet of facilities, two lakes, nature trails, wooded areas and cleared areas for a wide range of activities. The smoke-free facility is fully accessible and designed to foster campers’ independence. Camp For All is the national leader in creating and providing proven life-changing experiences through passionate and professional staff, cutting edge facilities and innovative programming.
Turning POINT believes through providing adaptive activities in nature, our participants experience a reduction of anger and stress plus increases good feelings and the ability to communicate with others.
T.A.A. is a non-profit sports training program for children and adults with disabilities. T.A.A. features an outstanding adaptive water skiing program that allows people with physical and/or mental disabilities the opportunity to discover the thrill and excitement of water skiing, sailing, and kayaking.
Texas Rowing For All’s mission is centered upon the enrichment and transformation of the lives of people with disabilities through the sport of rowing and paddling.
The Texas Stampede is a wheelchair rugby team based out of Central Texas. Our mission is to provide sporting opportunities for individuals who want to play on both a competitive and recreational level team. In our 20th year of competition, Stampede members continue to play and excel on both the national and international stage.
