NEDS provides year-round outdoor activities, instruction, and equipment for almost any person with disabilities. Considered one of the top adaptive sports organizations in the nation, NEDS provides many of the often-served sports, as well as snowshoeing, fishing, golfing, and waterskiing. It’s located at Bretton Woods and Loon Mountain ski resorts in New Hampshire. If you […]
Did you know that, according to the World Bank, about 15% of the world’s population live with some form of disability? That’s around one billion people! Knowing this number certainly helps put things into perspective and makes it easy to understand the importance of sports for athletes with disabilities. At Coastal Adaptive Sports, our goal […]
Of course, with a name like Coastal Adaptive Sports, it’s safe to assume that we offer, well, adaptive sports! And that’s true – we’re proud to offer several sports programs and events to the Grand Strand area, including surfing, basketball, biking, and other sports. From the outside looking in, most people understand that what we […]
Wheel to Surf is a surf clinic for individuals who happen to have a disability. With trained volunteers and specially modified surfboards, becoming a surfer and riding the waves is within reach of anyone willing to try. We have surfers who ride tandem, prone, and seated, as well as standing. So whether you’re new to […]
One of the burgeoning areas in adaptive sports is adaptive golf. Like most other sports, golf has its physical requirements that are prohibitive to people with certain disabilities. Well, that’s just not going to fly with a few folks in Myrtle Beach and its surrounding areas. So, they have worked hard to create opportunities and […]
You’ve probably heard about us through our popular adaptive surfing events called Wheel to Surf, but did you know that we also offer adaptive kayaking from time to time? That’s right – every now and then you’ll find an adaptive kayaking event on our calendar! We take groups out on the Waccamaw River to enjoy […]
In many places across the country a person can search “Adaptive Sports Near Me” and a bevy of sites will pop up. They will have pics of people having a great time, and if the Google algorithms do their job, there may even be something Near Them. It wasn’t always like that. Nationally, in recent […]
In the world of adaptive sports, wheelchair basketball stands out as a transformative activity that goes beyond the court. It’s not just a game; it’s a gateway to physical fitness, mental well-being, and social inclusion. As more individuals discover the power of adaptive sports, wheelchair basketball is leading the charge in demonstrating the profound impact […]
And the best way to do that is together – as part of a team. But often, it can be hard to find activities that are accessible to everyone. And that can be discouraging, leaving you feeling disconnected. But the truth is, everyone deserves the opportunity to play in the safety of a supportive community. […]
This month, we want to highlight the American Association of Adapted Sports Programs. The American Association of Adapted Sports Programs (AAASP) is a nonprofit organization that aims to promote and provide adapted sports programs for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. Founded in 1991, the AAASP has grown to become one of the leading organizations […]
It goes without saying that an organization is only as good as its invested parties. Well, Coastal Adaptive is blessed with many that are personally invested with time or talents or support. Abby Banks is one of those blessings. Let’s meet her and hear about her experience with adaptive sports. What can you tell us […]
As we continue our blog series about our beloved volunteers and participants here at Coastal Adaptive Sports, we decided to highlight our friend and adaptive water sports attendee Mary Gainey! Mary Gainey hails from the small city of Hartsville, South Carolina. She’s a paraplegic and has been since she was born. She had never heard […]
Hello friends! With the world’s current situation, things have been a lot different for everyone. And at Coastal Adaptive Sports, we’re really missing all of you and our fun days of biking, surfing, basketball, and more. If you’re someone who usually comes to our events, or even someone who was excited to sign up for […]
Our interview series continues with yet another awesome adaptive surf volunteer, Andy Johnson! Andy Johnson currently lives in Lenoir, North Carolina, but is in the process of moving to Little River, South Carolina. He has a wife, Karen, as well as two kids; a daughter and a son. Andy has been a physical therapist assistant […]