What is happening around Ohio that is wheelchair friendly?

Check out some of these events hosted by local groups throughout Ohio!

OhioWheelchair.com is dedicated to those who base their lives on wheels.
 We try to communicate with our peers and learn from those who have succeeded.

Many events (sponsored by various adaptive support groups throughout Ohio )
are always updating their event lists - so this list is always evolving to help promote such activities and share with our community.

Did we miss something? Please help us keep our list current

OhioWheelchair@gmail.com

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Buckeye PVA Wheelchair Games
was hosted on April 10 - 12, 2025
Spire Institute in Geneva

Check out their website for event reviews:
Buckeye Paralyzed Veterans of America
https://buckeyepva.org

The Buckeye PVA 2025 Wheelchair Games included competitions like 
slalom, weight lifting, field sports (javelin / discus),  
track, air rifle, billiards, disc golf and pickleball.

Click here for random photos from the event

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https://adaptivesportsohio.org/
Check out their website for the most up to date events info.

Elyria Wheelchair Football Clinic
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
 Elyria West Recreation Center (1200 Foster Avenue, Elyria, Ohio 44035)
Cost: Free
Register Here: https://bit.ly/42fXqLC


Cleveland Wheelchair Football Clinic
Monday, June 2nd, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Cleveland Heights Community Center (1 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44118)
Cost: Free
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3FUWepi


 Free for Veteran's
Wheelchair Football, Wheelchair Softball, and Power Soccer Programs

Wheelchair Football:
Mondays from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
beginning June 2nd, 2025 and ending October 27th, 2025
Cleveland Heights Community Center, 1 Monticello Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44118

Wheelchair Football Flyer

Cost: Free for veterans and first time athletes
Who: Veterans with physical disabilities
We kindly ask for your assistance in sharing this invitation with your clients, families, and other contacts that would benefit from adaptive sports.


Wheelchair Softball:
Tuesdays from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
beginning June 10th, 2025 and ending August 12th, 2025
Twinsburg Fitness Center, 10084 Ravenna Road Twinsburg, Ohio 44087

Wheelchair Softball Flyer

Cost: Free for veterans and first time athletes
Who: Veterans with physical disabilities
We kindly ask for your assistance in sharing this invitation with your clients, families, and other contacts that would benefit from adaptive sports.


Power Soccer:
Wednesdays from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
beginning May 7th, 2025 and ending August 20th, 2025
Twinsburg Fitness Center, 10084 Ravenna Road Twinsburg, Ohio 44087

Power Soccer Flyer

Cost: Free for veterans and first time athletes
Who: Veterans with physical disabilities
We kindly ask for your assistance in sharing this invitation with your clients, families, and other contacts that would benefit from adaptive sports.

Thank you for supporting this initiative and helping us spread the word about these empowering opportunities.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Thanks,

Mallory Stonebraker
Program Manager
330-601-1400

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Cleveland Metroparks
Handcycle and Adaptive Kayaking Tryouts

Handcycle at Acacia Metropark
May 15, 2025 (4:30pm - 7pm)
August 8, 2025 (6pm-8pm)

Kayaking at Garfield Metropark
May 9, 2025 (6pm - 8pm)
June 13, 2025 (6pm - 8pm)
July 11, 2025 (6pm - 8pm)

Check out the 2025
Cleveland Metroparks Adaptive Programs Flyer

Cleveland Metroparks 2025 Adaptive Programs Flyer

Get more info and RSVP for any of their adaptive events
on the Cleveland Metroparks website:
http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/or

https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/about/cleveland-metroparks-organization/accessibility/inclusive-outdoor-experiences/

 

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Team River Runner NE Ohio
For upcoming event info - please contact:
 Ryan Pepper -  northeastohio@teamriverrunner.org
Team River Runner - NE Ohio Chapter Chair

Adaptive Kayaking Event
Garfield Metroparks Adaptive Kayak Center
May 22, 2025

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https://adaptivesportsconnection.org/

Inaugural Adaptive Disc Golf
And Adaptive Sports Clinic

May 28 - 30, 2025

Whitehall Community Park YMCA Center
402 North Hamilton Rd.
Whitehall Ohio 44213

Click on flyers below for more info.

   

 

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Rec2Connect
 https://rec2connect.org/

Many upcoming adaptive opportunities -
For a full event list and details - check out their website!

Adaptive Rock Climbing
1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month (5pm) at Shaker Rocks

2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month (5pm) at Cleveland Rocks

Adaptive Kayaking
Starting on Thursdays in June (4pm) at  Berea Ohio

Adaptive Hiking
Sundays - April through October (3pm-5pm) at North Chagrin Reservation

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Three Rivers Adaptive Sports (Pittsburgh PA areas)

2025 Watersports Clinic
July 14 - 17, 2025

check out their website for the complete list of info.

https://www.traspa.org/

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https://adaptivesportsconnection.org/

https://www.facebook.com/adaptivesportsconnection/

Winter Activities include: Downhill Skiing, Cross-country Skiing and more.

Summer Activities include: Water Skiing, Adaptive Cycling, Kayaking, and Sailing

2025 Veterans Boundless Freedom Weekend
August 1 - 3, 2025

Check out the ASC website and facebook for the complete list of events!

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2025 Cleveland VA Creative Art Festival

Cleveland VA SCI Rec Hall on August 26, 2025 (12-3pm)

Deadline for Veteran art entries is August 11. 2025.

For more info contact Ami Chevali
216-791-3800 ext. 64137
Send entries to Ami.Chevali@va.gov

Check out our past
Cleveland VA Art Festivals

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http://www.YouthChallengeSports.com

Check out their website event list for the most current programs available!

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 http://www.3trackers.org/

https://www.facebook.com/3trackersofohio

Check out their website event list for the most current programs available!

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Northeast Ohio Chapter of United Spinal Association

http://www.usaneo.org/

Annual Car Show and Cookout
June 14, 2025, (12pm-3pm)
4229 Pearl Rd

Handcycle Picnic
August 16, 2025 (11am-3pm)
Cottonwood Reserve Shelter

For the most updated info - check out the website or e-mail:

unitedspinalneo@gmail.com

All meetings held virtually via Zoom on the 3rd Monday of each month, starting at 7:00 for the speaker.

We meet the 3rd Monday of every month virtually, via Zoom.
Meetings include an educational talk by a medical provider and/or information about recreation opportunities in our area.

All Zoom meetings start promptly at 7:00 pm EST.
Replays to presentations will be sent out by the end of the week the meeting was held.

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Thrive Through Tennis Foundation


 

NE Ohio wheelchair tennis and pickleball programs

1 Eagle Valley Ct,
Broadview Heights, OH 44147

We continue to offer the program approximately every 8 weeks.
Our website is
www.thrivetennis.org

For more info - contact:
Center Court Tennis Club
440-838-5600

 

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https://adaptiveadventures.org/

https://www.facebook.com/adaptiveadventures

check out their website for the most up to date info.

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https://dancingwheels.org/

Thanks to all who supported the 15th annual
Night at the Races fundraiser hosted on March 1, 2025.

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Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital
Edwin Shaw

 Our mission is to provide education and support to people 
with spinal cord injuries and their families.

 Meetings held the 3rd Monday of each month from 4-5pm via Zoom

Please contact Erin Heinlein for more info and Zoom RSVP at:

Erin Heinlein | CTRS
Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Edwin Shaw
4389 Medina Road, Copley, OH 44321
EHeinlein@clevelandclinicrehab.com
234-815-5100

Our meetings are held via zoom the third Monday of every month from 4-5pm

We host a variety of events to support growth and camaraderie for our SCI peers. 
Anyone interested is always welcomed.

 

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Mercy Health & Recreation
Adaptive Sports & Recreation Program
Jennifer L. Pospisil
Mercy Adaptive Sports & Recreation Program Leader
3700 Kolbe Rd.  Lorain, OH 44053
440.960.3423 or Jennifer.pospisil@mercy.com

Various adaptive events each day of the month - contact to find out more!

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Mahoning Valley Spinal Cord and Mobility Challenged Support Group

 8747 Squires Lane NE in Warren Ohio 44484

Mahoning Valley Spinal Cord and Mobility Challenged Support Group
MEETINGS ARE NOT ACTIVE AT THIS TIME DUE TO COVID
KEEP CHECKING THE HILLSIDE REHAB HOSPITAL WEBSITE
FOR UPDATES AND CHANGES TO THIS PROGRAM.


Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital
8747 Squires Lane NE
Warren, OH, 44484
330-841-3700

https://www.hillsiderehabhospital.org

 

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https://www.christopherreeve.org/

 

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