The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is organizing monthly community video gaming nights for individuals with physical disabilities living in the community. These events will feature multiple video gaming stations with PlayStation, Xbox, Switch 2, VR, and PC consoles, allowing participants to game together. There will also be friendly competitions during the events with prizes! Accessible gaming equipment will be available for individuals who experience challenges using standard controllers. Additionally, those who have difficulty accessing a standard controller can register for a free adaptive gaming evaluation by an experienced clinician and have the opportunity to receive adaptive gaming equipment at no cost to themselves or their families. These sessions will take place every month. See below for the dates and times of the events. 

Saturday, June 6th, 2026   2 PM - 5 PM 

Saturday, July 11th, 2026   2 PM - 5 PM

Saturday, August 8th, 2026 2 PM - 5 PM

Sessions will take place every month, use the link below to view additional dates and times of the events and to sign up. 

Visit the website to learn more:  https://www.gamingreadapted.com/empowered-esports

Hands on Glass Hot Sculpted Flowers Accessible Glassmaking Class

June 7th, 2026 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

5472 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

$30.00 Per Participant

Limited Spots Available.  Click Here to Register

Date and Time

May 30, 2026

10:00 am – 3:30 pm ET

Location

DICK’S House of Sport

1008 Ross Park Mall Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Register Here

Celebrate Disability Pride at PNC Park on July 12! Join the Pittsburgh Pirates in honoring the strength, diversity, and contributions of people with disabilities. Expect a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere and the chance to cheer on the Bucs in support of disability pride and inclusion.

The first 500 fans that purchase tickets have a chance to go onto the field for a warning track salute! *Timing and availability subject to change

Click Here for more information

United Spinal Association of Pittsburgh and the Ryan Shazier Fund will be teaming up, once again, to host our annual summer picnic.

Date:  July 31st 2026 

Location: Riverview Park, Chapel Shelter 366 Riverview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 

Time: TBD ( we're still in the planning stages)

Year-round wheelchair tennis program.  Players are provided beginner to advanced-level instruction based on their previous experience and skill.

The Highland Park Tennis Club uses tennis as a platform to foster community, support youth development, and advance equity and inclusion across Pittsburgh. Players are provided beginner to advanced-level instruction in the sport of wheelchair tennis. Clinics are held May 9th through July 25th from 11:30-1:30pm on Saturdays at the Highland Park Tennis Courts. See the attached flyer for details and email wheels@highlandparktennisclub.org for current wheelchair tennis schedule.  All clinic programs are FREE, racquets are provided, and sport wheelchairs are availalbe. 

Three Rivers Adaptive Sports (TRAS) is excited to continue our Cycling Program into 2026. Novice and experienced cyclists are welcome to join in on one or all the rides.

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TRAS has an assortment of adaptive cycles, including hand cycles and recumbent (foot-pedaled) trikes available to accommodate a variety of riders. Each cyclist will ride along with volunteer support and will be able to ride at their own pace. 

Please visit their website for detailed information and participation forms.  

July 13th - July 16th 2026

Join the team at TRAS for some fun in the sun at their annual adaptive water sports clinic at Conneaut Lake. This 4-day event will be an instructional clinic for children and adults with physical challenges at a beginner or intermediate level.  Three Rivers Adaptive Sports' group of professional, experienced volunteers will be on hand to provide instruction to participants and to train new volunteers. Click Here to learn more.

September 26, 2026, from 12 pm - 4 pm

Click Here to learn more