Wheelchair Sports Federation

08/21/2026

CAF’s 2027 Annual Grant Program will open for applications on September 28 and close on November 13 (only seven weeks). It's highly competitive, so mark your calendar and apply early!

The program supports athletes with physical disabilities by providing funding for adaptive sports equipment, training, competition expenses, and more.

We’ve made important updates to ensure grants reach athletes with the greatest need. You can find info + tips to help you prepare on our site.

07/31/2026

Whether you run, walk, or roll, we’d love to see you at the third annual INCLUDnyc 5K on September 27 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens! Your participation directly supports young people with disabilities in New York City to build and live independent lives in school, work, and in their communities. Make sure you catch the Early Bird Special, and register today!
https://pulse.ly/gr2cyrdv8i

07/21/2026

07/21/2026

🏀 Join us on the court for an exciting day of adaptive basketball!

WOW is partnering with Wheeling Forward, Hudson River Park, and the Wheelchair Sports Federation to bring you an adaptive basketball clinic that's open to all experience levels. Whether you're picking up a basketball for the first time or you're ready to sharpen your skills, this is a great opportunity to get active, build confidence, and connect with the adaptive sports community.

📅 Saturday, July 26
🕙 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Hudson River Park – Pier 40

RSVP by:
📱 Text: (646) 450-0077
📧 Email: [email protected]
📷 Or scan the QR code on the flyer!

We can't wait to see you there! 🏀🩷

07/15/2026

Each year, billions of dollars in gift card balances go unused.

In fact, more than $23 billion remains unspent, often sitting in drawers or wallets.

Unused balances can be converted into meaningful support.
We accept gift cards from hundreds of popular stores and restaurants.

Donate your unwanted or partially used retail and restaurant gift cards to Wheelchair Sports Federation.

It's a simple way to give, turning overlooked gifts into transformative contributions to Adaptive Athletes.

https://DonateYourCard.org/18663/Wheelchair-Sports-Federation

Don't let your unwanted restaurant or store gift card go to waste. Donate the remaining unused balance to the cause you select at DonateYourCard.org, partnered with CardCash, to convert retail gift cards into a cash donation.

07/07/2026

The Fall Active Fund is officially open!💙💛

Adaptive equipment can open the door to new adventures, greater independence, and a more active life. That’s why we’re proud to help individuals with acquired spinal cord injuries access the equipment that makes it possible.

If you have an acquired spinal cord injury and have been thinking about taking the next step in your adaptive sports or recreation journey, now is the time.

Applications are open now through September 23.

Visit the link below to learn more, check eligibility, and apply. We can’t wait to see where your next adventure takes you.

https://kbf.org/theactivefund/

04/16/2026

https://www.mynbc5.com/article/boston-marathon-bob-hall-obit/70998000

First-ever Boston Marathon wheelchair champion and the 2025 marathon grand marshal, Bob Hall, has died at 74, the Boston Athletic Association announced Sunday.