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Get Active: Chicago Adaptive Sports & Disability Events Calendar

Discover upcoming adaptive sports, recreation, and disability-community events across Chicago and the suburbs — wheelchair sports, adaptive cycling, accessible theatre, scuba, and more. Project Awaken brings together listings from trusted partners so you can find ways to get active, connect, and thrive.

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Wilmette Sensory Swim

  • August 30 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • Centennial Family Aquatic Center, 2300 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL, 60035, United States
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Cool off with a refreshing day at Centennial Pool during this sensory-friendly swim experience! Participants will enjoy time in the water in a supportive, relaxed setting designed for comfort and fun. With sunshine overhead and plenty of space to splash and play, it’s a perfect way to enjoy the best of summer!
Ages: 7 – 18
Min/Max: 8/12
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
 

Listed by NSSRA. View details / register

About this event

Wilmette Sensory Swim is featured on the Project Awaken Get Active calendar as part of inclusive recreation and adaptive sports from the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA). Project Awaken brings together listings from trusted Chicago-area partners so people with spinal cord injuries, mobility disabilities, and visual impairments can find welcoming ways to get active, connect with others, and try something new.

Events like this typically welcome participants of varying abilities along with their families, friends, sighted guides, and volunteers, and many are free to attend. If you are new to adaptive sports or recreation, it helps to reach out to the host organization ahead of time with any access questions, ask whether specialized equipment is provided, and bring a companion if that makes you more comfortable. Taking that first step — showing up, asking, trying — is what getting active is all about.

Please confirm the date, time, location, cost, and any registration requirements on the official event or organizer page before attending, as details can change. To find more opportunities, explore our full events calendar, browse Get Active grants and resources, or join the Get Connected peer-support community.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Get Active Calendar

What kinds of events are on the Get Active calendar?

Adaptive and inclusive sports, recreation, fitness, arts, and community events for people with disabilities across Chicago — including wheelchair basketball and football, adaptive cycling, track and field, swimming, adaptive scuba diving, and accessible theatre (ASL-interpreted, audio-described, and open-captioned performances).

Who can attend these disability and adaptive sports events?

Most events welcome people with physical disabilities and visual impairments along with their families, friends, sighted guides, and volunteers. Many events are free; each listing links to full details and registration.

Which organizations are featured on the calendar?

Events are aggregated from trusted partners including GLASA (Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association), Access Living, Dare2tri, Diveheart, WDSRA, NSSRA, and the Cultural Access Collaborative.

Where are the events held?

Across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs (Chicagoland), with some virtual and online options and occasional national adaptive-sports camps and trips.

How often is the events calendar updated?

The calendar syncs automatically every month and can be refreshed at any time, so the list of upcoming adaptive and disability events stays current.