Virtual Peer Coaching in Wheelchair Manual Skills Research Study
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, February 14th, 2026 2 PM - 5 PM
Saturday, March 14th, 2026 2 PM - 5 PM
Saturday, April 11th, 2026 2 PM - 5 PM
These sessions will take place every month, use the link below to see the any additional dates and times of the events and to sign-up.
Visit the website to learn more: https://www.gamingreadapted.com/empowered-esports
The Golden Window Program is a stipend-based support system for individuals with spinal cord injuries who reside in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Northern West Virginia.
Applications open 2/1/2026
The United Spinal Association of Pittsburgh and the Ryan Shazier Fund have teamed up to bring you an evening of Trivia and Fun.
Join us!
Thursday, January 29th at 6PM
Aslin Beer Company 1801 Smallman Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222
If you have questions please email: mlefevers@ryanshazierfund.org
Location: Zone 28 Family Fun Center 2525 Freeport Road Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Date: Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Time: 6:30PM
Fee: $15.00
Includes: 2 Hours of Bowling, Pizza & Popcorn!
2/20/2026
Pittsburgh, PA
Deadline to register
2/13/2026
6425 Penn Ave
Bakery Square
10am - 5pm
The Human Engineering Research Laboratories are eager to announce that registration for the 2026 Keystone Wheelchair Games is now open!
We are only holding 40 spots for athletes, so you won't want to miss your window. This year's events will be:
Boccia
Cornhole
Table Tennis, and
Slalom
A Poker Rally will be held in conjunction for everyone to meet and interact with the community!
These events will be familiar to last year's participants. Improved and held in a larger scale, our second annual winter games will be a bolder and more exciting continuation of last year's program.
Feel free to share this invitation with anyone you think would be a perfect fit to participate!
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. Practices are held May through October from 10:30a-12:30p on Saturdays at the Highland Park Tennis Courts. See the attached flyer for details and email info@highlandparktennisclub.org to get involved!
All Events at Hidden Valley / Reservations and Participation Forms are required for Adaptive Skiing Lessons.
Click Here for Participation Forms and more information.
You may also contact Mark Kulzer at 412-848-8896