Adaptive Sports

A new guide from New Mobility highlights how much handcycling has evolved, with options for everyone from casual riders to competitive athletes. From clip-on attachments to high-performance and off-road models, today’s handcycles are more versatile and accessible than ever.

With improved gear, customization, and power-assist options, more people can get outside, stay active, and ride alongside friends.

Want to learn more or get started? Check out the Active Project resources:

• https://activeproject.kellybrushfoundation.org/sports/biking/

https://www.paralympic.org/news/three-players-one-dream-paralympic-women-para-ice-hockey-tournament

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By World Para Ice Hockey

Three female Para ice hockey players came together at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games to reflect on the past, present and future of women’s Para ice hockey on International Women’s Day this Sunday (8 March). 

Their shared dream: to compete in a women’s tournament at a future Winter Paralympics – ideally, as early as at the French Alps 2030.

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/03/10/unified-sports-bring-together-athletes-for-more-than-wins-and-losses/31896/

MINNEAPOLIS — Liam Chau is a popular kid at Stillwater High School. A senior with a permanent smile, Chau rarely makes it an hour without students waving, stopping to say hi and chatting. Jill, Liam’s mom, said a simple trip to Target can take more than an hour because of Liam’s lofty standing within the community.

It wasn’t always like this for Liam, who is naturally outgoing. The fist bumps, the hugs and interactions with other students weren’t as overt.

Over the years, his network of friends grew. It came via the Unified Sports program at Stillwater, a Special Olympics program that supports teams composed of students with and without intellectual disabilities.

Liam has Down syndrome.

https://asadurango.com/specialty-programs/learn-to-ski-scholarship-weeks/

The Adaptive Sports Association offers Learn to Ski Scholarships for first-time adaptive skiers and snowboarders.  The scholarship is designed for anyone in the country. Colorado residents are welcome to apply as well! These participants help strengthen connections with therapists, service clubs, and disability organizations—broadening access to adaptive sports.

Adaptive Sports Association hosts Learn to Ski Scholarships with the objective of increasing support for out-of-state, first-time skiers, and snowboarders. In turn, these new participants help develop new relationships with recreational therapists, service clubs, support groups, and disability organizations to ensure even more participation in adaptive sports.

ASA believes this will enhance the lives of an increasing number of people with disabilities by offering a new area of self-fulfillment. The statements of the overwhelming majority of past scholarship recipients have convinced us that the testimonial of just one person whose life has been changed by this experience can open the door…