Adaptive Sports

There’s something magic-like about gliding across a serene Maine lake—cool breezes, gentle ripples, and a quiet sense of liberation. That’s exactly what participants in Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation’s paddling program experience each summer. This isn’t just about kayaking—it’s about empowerment, community, and breaking barriers. What Makes the Paddling Program Special? Stories from the Water

There’s something about the sound of a clean hit—a solid connection between club and ball—that feels like freedom. For the athletes in Maine Adaptive’s golf program, it’s not just about perfecting a swing; it’s about building confidence, independence, and joy through sport.   This summer, our adaptive golf program has welcomed participants of all abilities

Maine Adaptive recently had the pleasure of visiting the new Trail for All at Buck’s Ledge—a beautifully constructed accessible trail built by Recon Trail Design. Enock and Mary made the trip to experience this inclusive path firsthand. Enock used The Rig, an E-assisted off-road adaptive device just acquired by Maine Adaptive, as his mode of

Written By Guest Blogger and Maine Adaptive Athlete Natalie Miller Our journey to Bug Light Park started early.  We needed to be in South Portland by 9:30AM to connect with friends and volunteers from Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation. So that meant we needed to leave our place by 6:30AM to ensure we had time

Our recent adventure ride to Bug Light was one for the books—one of our largest group rides in recent memory, packed with energy, effort, and some incredible stories of firsts, breakthroughs, and teamwork. The day was hot, but spirits were high as students and volunteers set off on the scenic 11-mile round-trip ride. For some,

This summer marks an exciting new chapter for Maine Adaptive’s cycling program—we’ve added a brand new location: Gambo Fields in Gorham. With open space, smooth trails, and a welcoming community atmosphere, Gambo is quickly becoming one of our favorite places to pedal into possibility. But it’s more than just a new spot on the map.

There’s something uniquely energizing about the first day of Maine Adaptive’ s Spring Climbing Program. The buzz of excitement, the sound of climbing shoes brushing against rock, and the unmistakable energy of a group ready to challenge themselves — all of it came together this week as we launched another powerful season of adaptive climbing.

We’re thrilled to share that NEVI Fest has been featured on Maine Public’s acclaimed show Borealis! The segment offers a heartfelt, visually rich look into the New England Blind and Visually Impaired Fest (NEVI Fest), an annual event that showcases the power of adaptive sports technology and the vibrant community that surrounds it. NEVI Fest

This year, Maine Adaptive is thrilled to step into new territory—we’re picking up paddles and hitting the court for our very first adaptive pickleball program collaboration! In an exciting collaboration with students from the University of New England (UNE), we’re bringing the energy and accessibility of this fast-growing sport to our community in a big