The Whole Person’s (TWP) Adaptive Sports Program is working with adaptive sports programs across the metro in order to provide diverse and inclusive play opportunities at competitive and recreational levels for people with disabilities living in the greater Kansas City area.
By working with participants to overcome physical and cognitive challenges in a supportive environment, TWP's programs show participants their possibilities and assists them to reach their fullest potential, enriching and transforming their lives through sport.
TWP feels that through adaptive sports, participants have the opportunity to meet positive role models, increase socialization skills, improve self-confidence, self-worth, physical fitness, decrease anxiety and depression, have less health risks, develop life-long skills and friendships.
Activities include:
- Time to Spare Accessible Bowling - Contact Meghan Schmidt, Blind/Low Vision Specialist
- Adaptive CrossFit & Para Powerlifting
- Adaptive Rock Climbing
- Adaptive Archery
- Adaptive Pickleball
- Tandem Bicycling
- Track and Field
- Boccia
- Wheelchair Tennis
- And more!
Rockhurst University Basketball Clinic
Rockhurst University is partnering with The Whole Person to host a basketball clinic for athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities. The clinic will be run by Rockhurst head coach, Drew Diener, assistant coaches, and players from the team.
Event held on Saturday, December 17, 10:30am-Noon, at Mason-Halpin Fieldhouse, 1115 Rockhurst Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110
10:30am: Arrive to campus gym and introductions to the team
11am-Noon: Basketball Clinic (**** maximum of 50 participants)
Noon: Pizza available for all participants
1pm: Rockhurst vs. Avila basketball game (all participants of the clinic and a plus one are able to attend for free)
Please contact Melissa Burns with any questions. A waiver must be signed to participate.
REGISTER using link below.
