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, 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

Horse Race & Celebrity Jockey Auction

Friday, May 15th, 2026

This Ryan Shazier fundraising event takes place on May 15, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium. Celebrity jockeys and “horses” are in training for what has been traditionally ranked as one of Pittsburgh’s best parties. The mock horse racing event (think of the Kentucky Derby with a Steel City flair) features a roster of current and former Steelers and other Pittsburgh icons! You’ll also enjoy great food, music, a live auction, and the chance to bet on the celebrity race (last year’s winners split a pot of more than $100,000). 

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When:  May 16th, 2026 9 AM

Where:  Mercy Rehab Pavilion 4th Floor

REGISTER HERE 

“One Athlete, Many Lenses: How Interdisciplinary Teamwork Powers Participation, Performance, and Community.” Adaptive athletes succeed when care teams work together. Each discipline brings a distinct role, perspective, and expertise in pursuit of a common goal: Supporting safe participation, performance, independence, and lifelong engagement in sport and recreation.

The UPMC Adaptive Sports Conference will offer healthcare workers, trainees, and students an opportunity to learn the essential medical knowledge needed to safely volunteer with and provide medical coverage to adaptive athletes at Pittsburgh based adaptive sports events. Attendees will come together to learn about disability etiquette, medical coverage basics, and gain hands-on experience with adaptive sports equipment. Additionally, this event will offer the additional benefit of a panel of experts made up of adaptive athletes that are part of the Pittsburgh adaptive sports community.

CEU/CME Approved. Primary disciplines and conference highlights include: Physiatry - Occupational Therapy - Physical Therapy - Recreation Therapy - Orthotics & Prosthetics - Athletic Training - Sports Nutrition - Volunteer Etiquette - Adaptive Sports Classification - Paralympic Gold Medalist - Adaptive Athlete Panel

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

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 

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!