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.
Adaptive Rock Climbing
ROKC in Olathe host adaptive rock climbing in partnership with Midwest Adaptive Sports.
Discounted Cost $18 with shoes included.
Held on the first Sunday of every month from 3-6pm. ALL ABILITIES WELCOME
Adaptive Climbing First Sunday’s: May 7, June 4, July 2, Aug 6, Sept 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3
Link to waivers for all participants family members. Create an account that it’s saved under: https://www.climbkc.com/login
Website: https://www.climbkc.com/olathe
Event best suited for: A - Adaptive (the aid of equipment or techniques adapted for disability); AA - All ages; B - Blind/Low Vision; D - Deaf/Hard of Hearing; WC - Wheelchair users; Y - Youth 5-17 years; 18+ - Adults