SportAbility of Iowa

Mission: SportAbility of Iowa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded January 1, 2010 that provides ongoing sports and recreation programs to help people in the local community with physical disabilities to enjoy an active lifestyle. We collaborate with community partners, University of Iowa, physical therapists, trainers, Veteran’s Administration, coaches and volunteers to sponsor local competitive sports and recreational activities.

Vision: SportAbility of Iowa seeks to empower individuals with physical disabilities in eastern Iowa through participation in inclusive sport and recreation activities, while demonstrating to the community the importance of acceptance and respect of diverse populations.

Core Values:
Empowerment – participation in sport and physical activity contributes to autonomy, personal independence, and self-reliance.

Inclusion – providing the necessary individual adaptations, accommodations, and supports so everyone can benefit equally from participation in community experiences.

Diversity – a celebration of individual differences, encompassing acceptance and respect.

SportAbility of Iowa has both a prep and varsity wheelchair basketball youth team that participates in the NWBA events. SportAbility also has an annual Adapted Sports Camp that introduces adapted sports to those with physical limitations. Throughout the year SportAbility partners with colleges, schools and local organizations such as the YMCA to provide open gyms, fundraisers and PE takeovers giving both those living with a disability and those without the opportunity to experience adapted sports first hand.