Outdoor Cycling (Adaptive)
During the summer, Dare2tri hosts weekly adaptive cycling practices on Chicago's lakefront. Individuals of all experience levels are welcome! Dare2tri coaches and volunteers are on hand to instruct, assist with […]
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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During the summer, Dare2tri hosts weekly adaptive cycling practices on Chicago's lakefront. Individuals of all experience levels are welcome! Dare2tri coaches and volunteers are on hand to instruct, assist with […]
Weekly adaptive track running and wheelchair pushing practice with Dare2tri on Chicago's lakefront. Coaches and volunteers support athletes of all levels; adaptive racing equipment available. (Mondays, times vary. Free.) Listed […]
Conditioning incorporates elements from several sports and types of exercise. Workouts are modified to allow each athlete to achieve their goals while working to increase their physical health and cardiovascular […]
The roller workouts provide a variety of pushes to enhance speed, cardio, and endurance for the beginner to the competitive racer. Contact chousner@glasa.org if you need a roller. Teen & […]
Archery is open to everyone (ages 8+). Athletes may participate in Archery in a standing, bracing or sitting position. GLASA has partnered with Big Foot Archery in Lake Geneva, WI […]
During the summer, Dare2tri hosts weekly adaptive cycling practices on Chicago's lakefront. Individuals of all experience levels are welcome! Dare2tri coaches and volunteers are on hand to instruct, assist with […]
Conditioning incorporates elements from several sports and types of exercise. Workouts are modified to allow each athlete to achieve their goals while working to increase their physical health and cardiovascular […]
Paralympic powerlifting, also known as para powerlifting and para-lifting, is an adaptation of the sport of powerlifting for athletes with disabilities. The only discipline in Paralympic powerlifting is the bench […]
Para Pickleball is an inclusive and adaptive version of the popular sport of pickleball, designed to accommodate players with varying abilities and mobility challenges. Pickleball will take place in Lake Forest, IL. […]
The monthly meeting of ALL of Access Living’s community organizing groups. Come together with your allies in housing, home and community based services, immigration, and racial justice! Contact Amber Smock […]
Hack for Accessibility is back, and this year, we’re bringing together an incredible community at the Global McDonald’s Headquarters in Chicago! Join Code Your Dreams, Deaf Kids Code, AIxDisability, and […]
Play For All invites children and families with disabilities and Museum members to come and experience CCM’s inclusive, multisensory exhibits and programs. The museum opens at 10 am for Play […]
About 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).
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.
Events are aggregated from trusted partners including GLASA (Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association), Access Living, Dare2tri, Diveheart, WDSRA, NSSRA, and the Cultural Access Collaborative.
Across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs (Chicagoland), with some virtual and online options and occasional national adaptive-sports camps and trips.
The calendar syncs automatically every month and can be refreshed at any time, so the list of upcoming adaptive and disability events stays current.