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.
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 equipment fitting, adjustments and transfers, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries — Dare2tri has […]
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 by Dare2tri. View details / register
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 equipment fitting, adjustments and transfers, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries — Dare2tri has […]
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 to request accommodations. Amber Smock Vice President of Advocacy asmock@accessliving.org ASL Users: (312) 957-4843 Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 Listed by Access Living. View details […]
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 equipment fitting, adjustments and transfers, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries — Dare2tri has […]
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 by Dare2tri. View details / register
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 equipment fitting, adjustments and transfers, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries — Dare2tri has […]
Iliana Rivera Haven Community Organizer – Housing irhaven@accessliving.org (312) 640-2158 DRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 879 5555 0715Passcode: AL2026$ — One tap mobile +13126266799,,87955550715# US (Chicago)+13092053325,,87955550715# US Join instructions Listed by Access Living. View details / register
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 equipment fitting, adjustments and transfers, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries — Dare2tri has […]
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 by Dare2tri. View details / register
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 equipment fitting, adjustments and transfers, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries — Dare2tri has […]
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 to request accommodations. Amber Smock Vice President of Advocacy asmock@accessliving.org ASL Users: (312) 957-4843 Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 Listed by Access Living. View details […]
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 equipment fitting, adjustments and transfers, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries — Dare2tri has […]
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 by Dare2tri. View details / register
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 equipment fitting, adjustments and transfers, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries — Dare2tri has […]
Iliana Rivera Haven Community Organizer – Housing irhaven@accessliving.org (312) 640-2158 DRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 879 5555 0715Passcode: AL2026$ — One tap mobile +13126266799,,87955550715# US (Chicago)+13092053325,,87955550715# US Join instructions Listed by Access Living. View details / register
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 equipment fitting, adjustments and transfers, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries — Dare2tri has […]
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 by Dare2tri. View details / register
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 equipment fitting, adjustments and transfers, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries — Dare2tri has […]
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 to request accommodations. Amber Smock Vice President of Advocacy asmock@accessliving.org ASL Users: (312) 957-4843 Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 Listed by Access Living. View details […]
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.