This page tells you about where to find adaptive sports organizations and resources for financial support for wheelchairs and other disability equipment, and also resources for specialized equipment like handcycles, racing chairs and basketball wheelchairs. In addition to the resources below, Kiwanis, Lion’s Club, Rotary Club, Shriners, United Way and/or other community organizations may help fund sport equipment. Please note that iSACRA is not affiliated with and does not intend to endorse any of the following resources or organizations by providing this list. Please use caution in making contact with any organization.
ADAPTIVE SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS
Canada:
USA:
MOVE UNITED disabled sports organizations in the US have merged under “move united”. Review this extensive website to learn about opportunities and locations in the US.
International Oganization of Adapted Physical Activity
European Congress on adapted physical activity
Australia disability sports foundation
English Federation of Disability Sports
WHEELCHAIR AND EQUIPMENT/ACCESORIES/PARTS RESOURCES
iSACRA offers a postage reimbursement for equipment exchange up to $25 per item, with some exceptions. Check with the iSACRA board for more information at contact@isacra.org
The local Spina Bifida Organizations in your state may have equipment loan closets where you can obtain free items including crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs
For more resources for USA and international resources see this link:
Wheelchair resources list
Here is an example from the list link above
Wheelchairs4kids is an organization that provides equipment items not covered by insurance for individuals with physical disabilities. You can “refer a child” at this link: https://wheelchairs4kids.org/
If you have information about resources like these, please let us know.
ADAPTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT RESOURCES
A listing of links for adaptive equipment resources and grants can be found here:
Adaptive Equipment Resources.docx
Here is an example of one of these resources in the link above:
Handcycles an adoptive bikes
Road Runner Sports, grant for free handcycle for SA/CRS kids in the USA, most appropriate for kids over age 7.
This is a very easy grant to complete and not based on income. You do need to show a photo of your child and somehow verify that the child could use the equipment. If you can’t get a photo of your child on a handcycle, contact Phyllis.Rogers@isacra.org for assistance. She can also help you complete the grant application. This is an awesome organization that delivers a brand new handcycle to your doorstep in a short time at no cost.
https://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/content.jsp?contentId=2400098
Additional information
This vlog contains more information about other sources of grants for bikes. Some of these organizations also provide other types of wheelchair sports equipment.
BASKETBALL WHEELCHAIRS
Very often the sports organizations, the individual wheelchair basketball teams have loaner equipment for their athletes. Contact the individual teams for more resources.
RACING WHEELCHAIRS
SLEDS FOR SLED HOCKEY
Individual teams usually provide loaner equipment. Check with the team once you have joined.
SIT-SKI EQUIPMENT
Check with the ski facility. There are many with adaptive ski programs and they have loaner equipment.
