The Whole Person’s (TWP) Adaptive Sports Program is working with adaptive sports programs across the metro in order to provide diverse and inclusive play opportunities at competitive and recreational levels for people with disabilities living in the greater Kansas City area.
By working with participants to overcome physical and cognitive challenges in a supportive environment, TWP's programs show participants their possibilities and assists them to reach their fullest potential, enriching and transforming their lives through sport.
TWP feels that through adaptive sports, participants have the opportunity to meet positive role models, increase socialization skills, improve self-confidence, self-worth, physical fitness, decrease anxiety and depression, have less health risks, develop life-long skills and friendships.
Activities include:
- Time to Spare Accessible Bowling - Contact Meghan Schmidt, Blind/Low Vision Specialist
- Adaptive CrossFit & Para Powerlifting
- Adaptive Rock Climbing
- Adaptive Archery
- Adaptive Pickleball
- Tandem Bicycling
- Track and Field
- Boccia
- Wheelchair Tennis
- And more!
Junior Wheelchair Tennis Clinic - The Whole Person
The TWP Junior Wheelchair Tennis Clinic is aimed at introducing youth with a variety of physical limitations to explore basic skills in a fun, recreational environment and learn the fundamentals of tennis.
• Ages 5-17 years introduction and advanced playing opportunities.
• Location for clinics is: Northland Racquet Club. 306 Tennis Ct, North Kansas City, MO 64116.
• 6- week session on Thursdays, 6pm-7pm.
• Cost is $35.00/per player (Payment portal link below)
• Parent/guardian will need to sign a waiver before the start of the clinic. Waivers link given below.
• Rackets and sports chairs can be provided for youth who do not have their own.
• Ongoing practices after the clinic are also available.
• FREE t-shirt if you register by March 30, 2022.
