WHO WE ARE

Celebrating 25 years, STRIDE Adaptive Sports has provided more than 8,000 FREE adaptive sport and recreation lessons annually to children & individuals with special needs. Over 350 skilled volunteer sport instructors serve more than 1,300 families.  STRIDE offers programs AT NO COST in sixteen different sports in 25 locations in the Northeastern US. With a focus on education in individual life-time sports, as a volunteer not-for-profit organization, our annual operating budget is comparatively modest.  Funding directly supports programs.

Recognized as one of the leading adaptive sport programs in the Northeasterm US, STRIDE is an affiliate member of Disabled Sports USA, Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, an official Red Cross Provider; New York Special Olympics provider, and US Paralympics Sport Club. In partnership with school districts and other non-profits, opportunities are provided to challenge people, potential and possibilities. Our most recent endeavor has been a partnership with Wounded Warrior Project, providing sports opportunities to help restore shattered lives of recently injured soldiers and Marines returning home from battle.

STRIDE is completely funded by donations, grants and special gifts, and is designated a not-for-profit corporation under section 402 of the NYS not-for-profit law. We are  a tax-exempt 501(c)3 charitable organization and registered with New York State Office of Charities.  

Our administrative office is located in North Greenbush, NY, outside of the capitol city of Albany. To become a volunteer, participant or supporter, call (518) 598-1279 for information.