Midwest Adaptive Sports
The mission of Midwest Adaptive Sports (MAS) is to provide therapeutic recreational and competitive sports programs for individuals with disabilities. Their objective is to have fun, build independence, self-esteem, confidence, physical development and socialization. MAS strives to enhance active participation in all aspects of the community by promoting the concept of ability through integration, public awareness and education.
Midwest Adaptive Sports' vision is to empower individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral challenges to positively impact their lives and provide the chance for those persons to gain independence, confidence and dignity through sports recreation and competition.
Sports: Wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair softball, snow sports, youth programs, tennis and more!
Sponsors and Partners: Our sponsors and partners are the lifeblood to our organization. Because of them, we are able to maintain, improve and grow our programs to best meet the needs of the community we serve.
- Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri
- Snow Creek
- Paralympic Sports Club
- DSUSA (Disabled Sports USA)
- NWBA (National Wheelchair Basketball Association)
- USQRA (US Quad Rugby Association)
- NWSA (National Wheelchair Softball Association)
- USTA (US Tennis Association)
- GKCSCIA (Greater Kansas City Spinal Cord Injury Association)
- Ability KC
- Per4max
- Knaus Farms
"Kings' Court: The Documentary" - Seniors at the University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism, and Mass Communications, created this documentary about the nationally ranked basketball team, the Kansas City Kings. The film follows the Kings prep team from practices through their NWBA national title this year, telling their story. Watch to hear from coaches, players and others for a history and journey of their team.
Day at the Lake

Midwest Adaptive Sports announces our 2022 Day at the Lake
Join us for our annual Day at the Lake event. We will have opportunities for individuals with spinal cord injuries, amputations, and other disabilities to water ski, kayak, and take boat rides. Missouri Department of Conservation will offer the opportunity to fish for participants.
Who can participate?
Individuals, 16 and older, with spinal cord injuries, spinal cord diseases, and amputees. To participate in water sports you must be at least one year post diagnosis.
How to register?
Register online and sign the DATL registration and release forms, by June 28, 2021. Click link that says "Online Registration".
The number of participants we are able to accommodate is limited. Free for individual with disability and one guest. $5 per person after 1st guest.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Contact Tom Knaus with questions: jtomknaus@gmail.com; (816) 826-8437