Conditioning (Live or Virtual)
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 […]
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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.
Use the color-coded filters below to browse events by organization.
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GLASA Office, 27864 Irma Lee Circle, Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045
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Powerlifting
GLASA Office, 27864 Irma Lee Circle, Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045Paralympic 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 […]
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Pickleball (Ages 16+)
Brick House Pickleball, 28457 Ballard Drive, Unit H, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United StatesPara 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. […]
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Power Soccer
Glenview Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, 60026, United StatesPower Soccer is a sport specifically designed for individuals who use power wheelchairs. Power soccer showcases the speed, skill and intensity of traditional soccer. The sport is played indoors on […]
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Shooting
GLASA Office, 27864 Irma Lee Circle, Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045You will gain practical skills in the art of shooting and marksmanship at GLASA’s Shooting (Air Rifle) program. GLASA provides all the rifles, targets, tables, chairs, and pellets. Stands are […]
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Roller Workout (Virtual)
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 & […]
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Wheelchair Basketball
Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein, IL, 60060, United StatesWheelchair basketball is played by individuals with varying physical disabilities. GLASA has two teams, a Junior Prep Division team and a Junior Varsity Division team. The teams may travel to […]
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Swim
Fountain View Rec Center, 910 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL, 60188, United StatesThe Instructional Swim program is for individuals who have a physical or visual disability that are new to swimming. Athletes will be assigned one-on-one to a volunteer swim instructor. Floatation devices […]
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Boccia
GLASA Office, 27864 Irma Lee Circle, Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045Boccia is a game of strategy and accuracy played on a flat, smooth surface, where players must throw or roll colored balls as close as possible to a white target ball, […]
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Powerlifting
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 […]
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Youth Tennis
A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center, 530 Hibbard Rd, Winnetka, IL, 60093, United StatesInstruction is provided for youth and beginner players who are ambulatory, use a manual chair, or power chair. Sports chairs may be available upon request. Tennis courts are located in […]
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Adult/Competitive Tennis
A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center, 530 Hibbard Rd, Winnetka, IL, 60093, United StatesInstruction is provided for intermediate and tournament players who are ambulatory, use a manual or power chair. Sports chairs may be available upon request. Tennis courts are located in Winnetka, […]
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.
