Adaptive Sports Connection

It's time to see your new home for adaptive sports in central Ohio 🌟! Join us on August 29, 2026 as we celebrate the opening of the new ASC Adventure and Wellness Lodge. We can't wait to welcome the community to a place where people of all abilities can come together and enjoy the benefits of sports in an inclusive environment.

Join us for a kayaking adventure! 🛶

Explore the Twin Lakes Reserve and Scioto River this summer with ASC's kayaking program, happening every week in June at the our 6000 Harriott Drive, Powell, Ohio facility.

Schedule:

-Evening Kayaking (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.)

-Veteran Kayaking (Wednesdays, 10 a.m. -Noon)

Boats, life jackets, paddles, and adaptive fittings are all provided. Register for your next adventure at: https://adaptivesportsconnection.org/sportsprograms/kayaking/.

See you on the water! 🌊

We're hiring a Director of Adaptive Sports! Help lead innovative adaptive sports programs, empower athletes, and expand access to life-changing sport experiences. Join us in making an impact every day.

Apply at https://adaptivesportsconnection.org/about/career/.

Save The Date!! 📅

Adaptive Sports Connection’s Boundless Freedom Veterans Weekend takes place on August 7 and 8, 2026. This year is extra special with the event being held at our new Adventure and Wellness Lodge at 6000 Harriott Drive in Powell, Ohio.

We’re thrilled to invite veterans and their families back for a weekend full of celebration and empowerment through adaptive sports, outdoor adventures, and genuine connection. The event is free for veterans and their families.

Stay tuned as more details and signup information will be available soon. Be sure to save the date and plan to join us for what is shaping up to be our best Boundless Freedom yet.

In honor of May's National Bike Month, ASC received a proclamation from our friends at the City of Westerville 🎇! This is in recognition of ASC's work to make biking accessible to all. And how fitting that the presentation took place during our road cycling and adaptive mountain biking sessions 🚴! Thanks to our partners at the City of Westerville for supporting our mission to bring sports and recreation to everyone!

Experience Cycling and Mountain Biking This Summer! 🚵☀️

Join us for your next biking adventure with weekly cycling and mountain biking programs designed for riders of all abilities!

Programs include:

-Adaptive Mountain Biking

-Group Cycling Rides (Westerville, Senior, and Veteran Cycling)

-Discover Cycling

Discover Cycling offers adults with physical disabilities and individuals ages 24+ with developmental disabilities the opportunity to work alongside Occupational and Physical Therapists for a full bike evaluation and the chance to ride adaptive bikes.

Whether you're looking to explore the trails, build confidence, or enjoy the outdoors with others, there’s a ride for everyone this summer!

Learn more at adaptivesportsconnection.org/sports-programs/cycling.

This Memorial Day, join ASC in honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

May is also Military Appreciation Month. We extend our thanks to all veterans and military families for their service, sacrifice, and resilience, especially those who are part of the ASC community.

May is Stroke Awareness Month ❤️

At ASC, we see the strength and resilience of our adaptive athletes who are also stroke survivors. Knowing the signs of a stroke can save lives.

Remember F.A.S.T.:
🧍 Face drooping
💪 Arm weakness
🗣️ Speech difficulty
⏰ Time to call 911

Adaptive sports and recreation can help individuals rebuild confidence, improve mobility, and reconnect with their community through movement and inclusive opportunities.

Over 200 students. One powerful message: sports are for everyone. 🏀

Adaptive Sports Connection was proud to participate in Beyond the Game Sports Day at Linden Community Center alongside Coach Doug Dumas, introducing students to wheelchair basketball and amputee soccer through hands-on adaptive sports demonstrations. From trying new activities to learning about inclusive play, the energy and enthusiasm throughout the day were incredible.

A special thank you to Legacies Foundation for hosting such an impactful event and bringing together students, educators, and community partners for a day centered on inclusion, movement, and opportunity.

Our thanks to Cole Castellanos for choosing ASC for his Eagle Scout Troop 428 Project! As part of his progression to this rank, Cole organized a service project to build a new accessible picnic table and bench for the ASC Adventure and Wellness Lodge. We appreciate your hard work and congratulations on earning your Eagle Scout designation!