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One Boy's Dream To A Statewide Mission
Adaptive Sports Ohio was founded in 2009 by Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Followay. The organization was inspired by Lisa’s son, Casey (pictured), who was born with Spina Bifida, and always wanted to play sports.
“Adaptive sports gave Casey the chance to play like his peers. It benefited him immensely. I knew that others with disabilities should have the opportunity to gain those benefits as well and that is why Adaptive Sports Ohio was born. Our vision is that youth and adults across Ohio should have access to sport in their communities and schools. No one should be denied the chance to play,” said Lisa.
One Boy's Dream To A Statewide Mission
Adaptive Sports Ohio was founded in 2009 by Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Followay. The organization was inspired by Lisa’s son, Casey (pictured), who was born with Spina Bifida, and always wanted to play sports.
“Adaptive sports gave Casey the chance to play like his peers. It benefited him immensely.
I knew that others with disabilities should have the opportunity to gain those benefits as well and that is why Adaptive Sports Ohio was born. Our vision is that youth and adults across Ohio should have access to sport in their communities and schools. No one should be denied the chance to play,” said Lisa.
About Adaptive Sports Ohio:
About Adaptive Sports Ohio:
Adaptive Sports Ohio is a non-profit organization that removes barriers to ensure that individuals with physical disabilities have a chance to play, and utilize sport to elevate ability and empower futures. Through Adaptive Sports Ohio’s three core programs, Community-Based, Interscholastic, and Everyone Plays, individuals with disabilities across the state are gaining the benefit of participation through sport.
Visit our main website for more information on our Community-Based and Everyone Plays programs.
About Adaptive Sports Ohio's Interscholastic Programs:
Believing that logistical or financial constraints should never keep a student on the sidelines, Adaptive Sports Ohio assists school districts by providing many resources, including specialized equipment loans (such as basketball and racing wheelchairs), and coach and official training.
- Interscholastic Track and Field: Students with a physical disability in grades 7-12 are eligible to join their school track team. Adaptive Sports Ohio can help with equipment loan, training and provide support to schools with a student on their team. Regional trainings for students and coaches are offered by Adaptive Sports Ohio each year.
- Interscholastic Wheelchair Basketball: Adaptive Sports Ohio works with school districts to launch wheelchair basketball teams for students in grades 1-12. More information about OIAS interscholastic wheelchair basketball is below.
- Other Interscholastic Sports: Are you a student that needs help joining one of your school’s other interscholastic teams? Reach out to Adaptive Sports Ohio for support.
- School presentations: Adaptive Sports Ohio can visit your school and promote the awareness of disability and adaptive sports. Reach out to Adaptive Sports Ohio to schedule an event now.
About Adaptive Sports Ohio's Interscholastic Programs:
Believing that logistical or financial constraints should never keep a student on the sidelines, Adaptive Sports Ohio assists school districts by providing many resources, including specialized equipment loans (such as basketball and racing wheelchairs), and coach and official training.
- Interscholastic Track and Field: Students with a physical disability in grades 7-12 are eligible to join their school track team. Adaptive Sports Ohio can help with equipment loan, training and provide support to schools with a student on their team. Regional trainings for students and coaches are offered by Adaptive Sports Ohio each year.
- Interscholastic Wheelchair Basketball: Adaptive Sports Ohio works with school districts to launch wheelchair basketball teams for students in grades 1-12. More information about OIAS interscholastic wheelchair basketball is below.
- Other Interscholastic Sports: Are you a student that needs help joining one of your school’s other interscholastic teams? Reach out to Adaptive Sports Ohio for support.
- School presentations: Adaptive Sports Ohio can visit your school and promote the awareness of disability and adaptive sports. Reach out to Adaptive Sports Ohio to schedule an event now.
About OIAS:
Established by Adaptive Sports Ohio, Ohio Interscholastic Adaptive Sports (OIAS) is the governing body for interscholastic wheelchair basketball. OIAS oversees all aspects of interscholastic wheelchair basketball, including the rules, scheduling, and post season.
The interscholastic wheelchair basketball league exists for the sole purpose of providing students with physical disabilities an opportunity to play and benefit from interscholastic sports.
The interscholastic wheelchair basketball season follows the OHSAA basketball timeline and adheres to NFHS and OHSAA basketball rules, with slight modifications. Wheelchair basketball games follow the standard high school format, featuring five players from each team on the court, along with coaches, a scorekeeper, spectators, and a minimum of two officials.
Through OIAS, student athletes with physical disabilities gain the full, authentic high school sports experience. They have the opportunity to:
- Wear their school colors with pride and compete against rival schools.
- Ride the team bus and build lifelong camaraderie with teammates.
- Earn school recognition, including senior night spotlights, varsity letters, and All-Ohio honors.
- Compete for a spot in the official State Championship tournament.
About OIAS:
Established by Adaptive Sports Ohio, Ohio Interscholastic Adaptive Sports (OIAS) is the governing body for interscholastic wheelchair basketball. OIAS oversees all aspects of interscholastic wheelchair basketball, including the rules, scheduling, and post season.
The interscholastic wheelchair basketball league exists for the sole purpose of providing students with physical disabilities an opportunity to play and benefit from interscholastic sports.
The interscholastic wheelchair basketball season follows the OHSAA basketball timeline and adheres to NFHS and OHSAA basketball rules, with slight modifications. Wheelchair basketball games follow the standard high school format, featuring five players from each team on the court, along with coaches, a scorekeeper, spectators, and a minimum of two officials.
Through OIAS, student athletes with physical disabilities gain the full, authentic high school sports experience. They have the opportunity to:
- Wear their school colors with pride and compete against rival schools.
- Ride the team bus and build lifelong camaraderie with teammates.
- Earn school recognition, including senior night spotlights, varsity letters, and All-Ohio honors.
- Compete for a spot in the official State Championship tournament.
