Adaptive Sports

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

As winter’s grip begins to loosen and the days grow longer, the slopes of Sunday River come alive with a different kind of energy—a spirit of camaraderie, perseverance, and celebration. On Sunday, March 23, Maine Adaptive will host its 37th annual Ski-A-Thon, presented by L.L. Bean and the Alera Group, a cherished tradition that unites

Mono-Mayhem and Mono-Ski Camps: Celebrating Adaptive Skiing in Maine Maine Adaptive hosted the largest gathering of mono-skiers in Maine this past March, bringing together athletes of all levels for two back-to-back Mono-Ski Camps. These immersive training sessions, led by highly experienced coaches and adaptive ski instructors—many of whom are mono-skiers themselves—offered skiers the opportunity to

Adaptive sports have the incredible ability to break down barriers and open up opportunities for people with disabilities to engage in physical activity. There can be many reasons that a person with a disability might find it difficult or daunting to get started with adaptive sports. There is fear of the unknown, cost, transportation, and

For individuals with disabilities, the world of sports may seem full of obstacles. The obstacles can be transportation to events, the cost of equipment, the fear of the unknown and many other reasons. However, adaptive sports can open new doors to physical activity, social interaction, and personal achievement. Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation (MASR) is