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Midwest Adaptive Sports

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.

Adult Introduction to Wheelchair Basketball - MAS

Thursday, October 12, 2023
5:00 pm6:30 pm
Hy-Vee Arena; 1800 Genessee St., Kansas City, MO

This program is for participants over age 18 who have never played wheelchair basketball or have minimal experience with the game. We will focus on the basics – how to move your chair, how to handle the ball and how the rules are the same (and different) than able-bodied basketball.

Who can play? This session is open to anyone with a mobility disability – you do not need to be a daily wheelchair user to play.
When? First session is Thursday, October 5 at 7 pm – 9 pm and will meet weekly for 4 weeks
Where? Hy-Vee Arena; 1800 Genessee St., Kansas City, MO
Do I need to have my own sports chair? No! We have chairs available for use.

How do I sign up? https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/382415%3Cbr

This program is offered free of charge.

Have questions? Please e-mail Kelley Edwards at kedwards@midwestadaptivesports.org

Best suited for: A - Adaptive (the aid of equipment or techniques adapted for disability); WC - Wheelchair users; 18+ - Adults

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