Adaptive Sports

Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute is committed to serving our community. Our team members are passionate about serving individuals with disabilities beyond their time in rehab. Our goal is to support health and wellness opportunities by helping individuals get back to activities they enjoy. Through the Orlando Health Foundation Community Grant, we will hold a variety of adaptive sports clinics throughout 2025. The adaptive sports program provides opportunities for individuals to engage in activities modified to their abilities, adapted for physical, cognitive or other limitations.

How it Works

Orlando Health will provide multiple clinics over the course of the year. To participate in an adaptive clinic, the expectation is that:

• You have medical clearance from your physician to participate in that specific activity
• If you are under the age of 18, you have parental/guardian consent
• You pass a safety screening questionnaire provided by an Orlando Health team member

2025 Clinic Dates

Golf

This clinic provides individuals with different abilities the opportunity to learn adaptive golf techniques. Clinics are held at the MetroWest Golf Club where Orlando Health team members will introduce different adaptive equipment and work on both driving and putting techniques.

• Saturday, April 19
• Saturday, May 10
• Saturday, June 7
• Saturday, August 2
• Saturday, October 25

Rock Climbing

We partner with Aiguille Rock Climbing Center to provide individuals with disabilities an opportunity to rock climb with specialized equipment and modifications. Both Orlando Health and Aiguille staff have been trained in adaptive climbing techniques and can assist individuals with various abilities to climb with ropes and harness systems. We are also partnering with UpENDing Parkinsons to provide this experience to individuals living with Parkinson’s disease.

• Tuesday, April 15
• Wednesday, May 14
• Tuesday, June 10
• Wednesday, July 9
• Tuesday, August 12
• Wednesday, September 10
• Tuesday, October 14
• Wednesday, November 12

Tennis

Provides the opportunity for individuals with neurological conditions and physical limitations to participate in racquet sports such as tennis and pickleball.  We are partnering with the USTA to train athletes and team members on various adaptations and accommodations so that all can participate.

• Saturday, April 2
• Saturday, June 21
• Saturday, July 19
• Saturday, August 23