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ADAPTIVE SPORTS

With more than 50 million people having disabilities in the United States of America, we are seeing now, more than ever, the emergence of a special type of athlete. New York City, the "Sports Capital of the World," has experienced unprecedented growth in the development of athletic leagues, facilities, and programs created specifically for these inspirational athletes.

The New York City Sports Commission is proud to support organizations that provide adaptive sports programming.

Adaptive Sports Organizations
Learn about some of the Adaptive Sports Organizations in and around New York City, and find out what they are doing to keep people with disabilities physically active through sports participation.

Adaptive Sports Calendar of Events
A Calendar of Sports Events taking place in New York City for people with disabilities. This page is updated often, so come back to see when the next exciting event will take place in our area.

Venue Accessibilty for People with Disabilities
Find out how to purchase tickets, what mode of transportation is best, and who to talk to if you are a person with a disability or traveling with one, and plan to visit one of the many world-famous New York City sports venues.

Volunteering Your Time
The Organizations included on this site would not exist without the thousands of volunteers that give their spare time to help other New Yorkers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the New York City Sports Commission.

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This page has been "Bobby" approved and is compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act. "Bobby" is a web-based tool that analyzes web pages for their accessibility to people with disabilities. CAST offers Bobby as a free public service in order to further its mission to expand opportunities for people with disabilities through the innovative uses of computer technology.
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