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Help Desk → Sports, Recreation & Fitness → US Adaptive Sports by State → Iowa

1.16. Iowa

1. Adaptive Sports of Iowa 

• Beep baseball, Cycling, Goalball, Track and field, Wheelchair basketball, Winter skiing, Sled hockey

• Overview: This organization has the goal of providing meaningful competitive and recreational physical activities to enhance the quality of life of participants with disabilities in Iowa.

• Link: https://adaptivesportsiowa.org/

• Contact Information:
  • Email: info@adaptivesportsiowa.org
  • Phone:1-888-777-8881
  • Mailing Address: 1421 S. Bell Ave., Ste. 104 Ames, IA 50010



2. Courage - League Sports

• Baseball, Basketball, Cycling, Fitness Classes, Special Olympic Sports, Soccer, Swimming

• Overview: Courage League Sports is a non-profit adaptive sports and recreation organization that offers year-round programming for children and adults who aren’t able to go full speed due to a physical, cognitive, or emotional disability

• Contact Information:

  • Email: info@courageleaguesports.com
  • Phone:515-421-4021 

• Location: Iowa City

3. SportsAbility of Iowa

• Archery, Basketball, Football, Hand Cycling, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Softball,  Track and Field, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting

• Overview: SportAbility of Iowa is a nonprofit organization that provides ongoing sports and recreation programs to help people in the local community with physical disabilities to enjoy an active lifestyle.

• Link: https://sportabilityofiowa.org/

• Contact Information:
  • Email: 2019-board-of-directors@sportability
  • Phone: 1-563-212-5675

• Location: 527 Park Lane Waterloo, IA 50702

4. VA Central Iowa Health Care System

• Archery, Biking, Equine, Hiking, Pickleball, Tai Chi, Yoga, Walking

• Overview: Recreation therapy activities for enrolled outpatient veterans

• Link: https://www.centraliowa.va.gov/

• Contact Information:
  • Phone: 844-827-6855

• Location: 3600 30th Street Des Moines, IA 50310