Adaptive Connect: Spring 2026

Tahoe Nordic Expo

This April 4th, we’re proud to support the Tahoe Nordic Expo, which will include a day at Tahoe XC and a virtual panel (open to all worldwide) highlighting elite nordic athletes - from cross country to biathlon, to telemark and beyond.

The lineup includes World Cup competitors and multiple athletes who competed in Milano Cortina - along with one of the world’s most accomplished adaptive Nordic athlete. Attendees will hear firsthand about perseverance, representation, and the role inclusive sport plays in shaping stronger communities.

A key part of this event is inclusion. 10% of all proceeds benefit Move United, supporting adaptive athletes and expanding access to sport nationwide.

For those interested in attending in person, the Expo welcomes all adaptive athletes. If you’d like information about sit skis or other adapted equipment, please reach out via the Tahoe Nordic Expo website.

Join virtually from anywhere, or come experience the energy in person at Tahoe XC.

Use code RENO30 for 30% off all ticket options.

Learn more and register at: tahoenordicexpo.com Adaptive Connect Newsletter is made possible by Renown Health

Volunteer Opportunities

If you have an event or activity that you would like posted in the next publication of Adaptive Connect, Please Contact April Wolfe at: Phone: (775) 333-7765 WolfeA@Reno.Gov

Next Deadline is April 17, 2026

Volunteers are a vital part of the City of Reno Inclusion/Adaptive Recreation program. Volunteers will gain rewarding experiences through assisting Parks and Recreation staff with a variety of programs or providing additional support for participants.

We are currently seeking volunteers for our upcoming programs!

SPORTS

Sled Hockey

Fridays 4:15-5:15pm $50

Reno Ice - 15500 Wedge Parkway

Participants with physical disabilities will get a chance to learn

about sled hockey and get on the ice. All equipment and on-ice instruction provided. Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. No prior experience necessary.

Reno Rumble Sled Hockey Tournament

March 27-29, 2026

Reno Ice - 15500 Wedge Parkway

Teams from USA Hockey will join the Reno Ice Sled Hockey Club for a fun and competitive weekend of sled hockey!

Wheelchair Skills and Drills

Saturdays 1-4pm $50

EMNECC - 1301 Valley Road

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to develop your skills to get to the next level, this program

NEW! Wheelchair Pickleball

Saturdays 10am-12pm $50

EMNECC - 1301 Valley Road

A new adaptive sport hits the court this Winter, Wheelchair Pickleball! This fast-paced, social, and highly engaging sport is quickly becoming

Wheelchair Rugby

Thursdays 2-5pm $50

EMNECC - 1301 Valley Road

Wheelchair or Quad Rugby is a fast paced and competitive sport for individuals with physical disabilities

Tennis Buddies

April 7, 14, 21 & 28 4-5:30pm McArthur Tennis Center - 200 Dolly Drive

Sierra Junior Tennis Association (SJTA) partnered with Nevada Center For Excellence In Disabilities and established Tennis Buddies, a fun, interactive, and supportive

Game times:

• Friday: 3pm, 4:30pm and 6pm

• Saturday: 10:15am, 11:45am & 1:15pm

• Sunday: 9am & 10:30am

• Sunday: 12:00pm Championship

will help you along your journey through sport. Practices will focus on conditioning and sport specific drills (wheelchair basketball, power soccer, etc.).

RENO ICE SLED HOCKEY FUNDRAISER

APR. 4, 2026 7PM

Tickets starting at $27

Join the Reno Ice Sled Hockey Team and the Tahoe Knight Monsters for an exciting pregame exhibition. Your support helps the team on their journey to Nationals this April!

one of the most popular adaptive sports in the country and we’re bringing it to Reno! Designed for all skill levels, Wheelchair Pickleball offers a fun and inclusive way to stay active, build confidence, and connect with the community.

Adaptive Cycling Center Opens for the Season

May 9 9am-3pm

Adaptive Cycling Center6800 Pembroke Dr.

that affect all four extremities. Players use special “Rugby Wheelchairs” to play the sport. These chairs are very maneuverable and can take a hit or two. Rugby players must be able to push their own wheelchairs.

tennis program for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Spring 2026 program will be held for youth and adults to participate. We welcome volunteers who want to help.

To register or sign up to volunteer, visit sierrajuniortennis.com/partnerships.

The City of Reno is excited to kick off the Adaptive Cycling Center season

May 9. The center offers a membership-based program that allows

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday 8am-12pm

Wednesday 8am-12pm

Thursday 8am-12pm

Saturday 8am-4pm

persons with disabilities to access our many adaptive bikes and jump directly on the trail, no bike transport needed.

Join us for our season kickoff with FREE Adaptive Bike Use, Vendors, and a Bike Rodeo.

Passes and Fees:

Single Admission - $30

Membership - $100 (unlimited rides)

Turns and Berms

New for 2026, Turns and Berms will combine downhill skiing at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe in the morning (“turns”) with mountain biking on the trails at Sierra Vista Park in the afternoon (“berms”). Kicking off at Mt. Rose in the AM, it’s all about enjoying the slopes. As the sun climbs higher, we’re swapping snow for dirt as we hit the trails at Sierra Vista Park. It’s the ultimate fusion of winter and summer thrills.

• This program is offered for individuals with SCI and TBI.

• Lunch will be provided at Sierra Vista Bike Park for participants.

• Equipment and instruction will be provided.

• Both AM and PM sessions are required for participation.

• This program is supported by a Renown Better Together Community Benefit Grant.

Please note that this event could be postponed, modified, or canceled due to weather.

Friday April 24th 9am - 4pm

RSVP by March 20th Contact: StewartS@Reno.Gov

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe 22222 Mt. Rose Highway Reno, Nevada, 89511

Sierra Vista Bike Park 1985 Beaumont Parkway Reno, NV 89523

SOCIAL PROGRAMS

Dance for All

For Teens and Adults with Special Needs

1950’s Sock Hop

Sunday, May 17 2–4pm

Adaptive Fitness at Upstate Nevada

adaptive fitness classes

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11am

Email: adaptive@upstatenevada.com

Washoe CASA Foundation Presents the 5th Annual Biggest Little Easter Egg Hunt & Resource Fair

Saturday, March 28

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows - 2680 E. 9th Street

In recognition of child abuse prevention month. Free parking at the El Rancho Drive In. For more information and sponsorship inquiries: (775) 391-3712 or email bleehreno@gmail.com.

Egg Hunt Start Times:

• 10am Adaptive Egg Hunt (9am early entry for those with disabilities or sensory sensitives)

• 10:45am Ages 0-2

• 11:05am Ages 3-4

• 11:25am Ages 5-6

• 11:40am Ages 7-9

• 11:55am Ages 10-12

City of Sparks Park and Recreation

Bowling Wednesdays

2:45-4:30pm Free Coconut Bowl - 1855 E. Lincoln Way, Sparks

Bring your friends and come out to practice your game and have a great time too. We keep track of scores to average for the Special Olympics tournaments. No pre-registration necessary.

Arts and Crafts Class

Thursdays

3-4:30pm Free City of Sparks Parks and Recreation Gym –98 Richards Way

We’ve teamed up with Arts for all Nevada to provide Weekly Wonders. Participants (16 yrs. or older) will develop their artistic abilities through a variety of fun projects. Reservations required.

Note-able Music Therapy Services

NMTSReno.org/Services

Note-Able Music Therapy Services (NMTS) is a nonprofit organization with a primary purpose of providing inclusive music programs and music therapy services for children and adults of all ages and disabilities. Our mission is to create lasting change in the lives of people of all abilities through music.

Caregiver Support Group

Tuesdays 5-6:30pm Free 2590 Orovada Street

An ongoing group for parents and caregivers of kids and adults with disabilities, including a free respite group with music activities for children and adults with disabilities and their siblings!

No cost, specialized coaching and classes for those with physical or intellectual disabilities. All fitness levels welcome!

No cost, specialized coaching and classes for those with physical or intellectual disabilitiesAll fitness levels welcome!

Tuesdays @ 11 AM

Website: upstatenevada.com

Wednesdays @ 11 AM Fridays @ 2:30 PM

adaptive@upstatenevada.com

upstatenevada.com

For more information contact (775) 324-5521.

For more information, contact Sharon: sharon@nmtsreno.org

RESOURCES

Spring Active Fund Cycle Now Open!

Applications are now being accepted for the Kelly Brush Foundation’s (KBF) spring Active Fund! This program provides grants to help fund the adaptive sports equipment of your choosing. Anyone living in the United States with paralysis caused by an acquired spinal cord injury is eligible to apply.

The KBF has been giving grants for over a decade now and has provided over

Adaptive Swim Lessons

In these private swim lessons, persons with a large spectrum of disabilities can work 1:1 with a trained adaptive instructor to meet swimming goals and work towards

High Fives Hangouts

2nd Wednesday of the month 6:30pm South 40 - 1445 S. Meadows Parkway

Renown Rehabilitation Hospital

Renown Rehabilitation Hospital provides a full range of rehabilitation services for these conditions: brain injury, stroke/neurological diagnoses, spinal cord injury, fractures,

movement disorders, heart and lung disorders, amputation, and worker’s compensation injuries.

At Renown, patient outcomes exceed national benchmarks,

Virtual Peer Coaching in Manual Wheelchair Skills Research Study

Principal Investigator: Lynn Worobey, PhD, DPT, ATP

2,100 pieces of equipment to people with SCIs in 50 states. Applications are due April 1 at 5pm EDT. These grants can be life-changing! If you or someone you know has tried an adaptive sport but thought they could never afford the equipment, the Active Fund is there to help!

Go to kellybrushfoundation. org/theactivefund for more information, including application guidelines.

independence. To participate in this course, guardians must first fill out an Assessment and Accommodation Request.

More information: SwimLessons@Reno.Gov

Join the spinal cord injury (SCI) community in a monthly meet, greet, eat, and enjoy each other’s company! All are welcome!

The goal of this study is to determine the effectiveness of virtual coaching from a peer to improve manual wheelchair skills.

Virtual Peer Coaching in Manual Wheelchair Skills Research Study

This study will include virtual 1:1 training sessions targeted at improving your wheelchair skills.

You may be eligible to participate if you..

- Are at least 18 years old

- Have a non-progressive spinal cord injury (SCI)

- Are able to speak and read English

- Reside in the community

- Use a manual wheelchair for at least 50% of your mobility

You may be eligible to participate if you:

Study activities include...

• Are at least 18 years old

- Six, weekly peer coaching sessions via Zoom to improve wheelchair skills

- Access to a library of wheelchair skills training videos

- Have access to an internet-ready device with video capabilities

• Have a non-progressive spinal cord injury (SCI)

- Completion of questionnaires before and after training

- Have access to a spotter for practicing wheelchair skills

- Desire training in at least 5 of the 16 skills included in the study (see below)

The goal of this study is to determine the effectiveness of virtual coaching from a peer to improve manual wheelchair skills. This study will include virtual 1:1 training sessions targeted at improving your wheelchair skills.

Skills included in the study:

1-Opening/closing doors

Study activities include:

2-Picking up an object from the ground

3-Getting over a gap

4-Getting over a threshold

5-Up a low curb

6-Down a low curb

7-Up a high curb

8-Down a high curb

9-Stationary wheelie

• Six, weekly peer coaching sessions via Zoom to improve wheelchair skills

• Access to a library of wheelchair skills training videos

• Completion of questionnaires before and after training

You will be compensated up to $75 for completing peer coaching sessions and $125 for completing questionnaires.

• Are able to speak and read English

You will be compensated up to $75 for completing peer coaching sessions and $125 for completing questionnaires

• Reside in the community

10-Up a steep incline

11- Down a steep incline

• Use a manual wheelchair for at least 50% of your mobility

12-Getting up stairs

13-Getting down stairs

14-Uneven transfers

15-Floor-to-chair transfer

16-Folding/unfolding wheelchair

• Have access to an internetready device with video capabilities

If you are interested in learning more about this study, visit https://tinyurl.com/mwcpeercoaching or contact the study coordinator at (412)-232-9326 or tempestml@upmc edu

• Have access to a spotter for practicing wheelchair skills

• Desire training in at least 5 of the 16 skills

If you are interested in learning more about this study:

• Scan the QR code

• Visit http://tinyurl.com/ mwcpeercoaching

• Contact (412) 232-9326

• Email tepestml@upmc.edu

VETERAN PROGRAMS

Project Hero: City of Reno

WeAreProjectHero.org

Founded in 2008, Project Hero is a groundbreaking national non-profit organization dedicated to helping Veterans and First Responders affected by PTSD, TBI and injury achieve rehabilitation, recovery and resilience in

Fit But Not Forgotten

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm at Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center - 240 W. Moana Lane

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm, Thursday 12-1pm and Fridays 10-11am at EMNECC - 1301 Valley Road Free for Veterans

Trauma Sensitive Yoga

Tuesdays 11am-12pm Free for Veterans

EMNECC – 1301 Valley Road

Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), is a type of yoga practice that is also a clinical intervention for complex trauma or chronic, treatmentresistant PTSD, and has been proven to successfully reduce PTSD symptoms. TCTSY provides opportunities for choice making and interception (recognizing sensations that occur within your body). Veterans may learn to listen to their bodies, allowing their sensations to

their daily lives and increasing awareness to combat the national mental health emergency posed by PTSD and TBI.

For our weekly ride/event schedule follow us on Facebook at Project HERO Hub City of Reno.

The City of Reno is offering our disabled veterans weekly fitness classes in our facility weight room. Classes will cover orientation to equipment, assessment of fitness level, proper technique to develop strength, endurance and flexibility, and discuss fitness goals. Upon completion of our four classes participants will be eligible for a FREE all inclusive facility membership good for one year.

guide their choices. During a TCTSY practice, Veterans are offered the options to follow along with the instructor, choose a different form of movement than the instructor, or rest at any time. Practices will include an offering of stretching movements, balancing and strengthening shapes, opportunities to notice breath sensations, and an option for a rest at the end. They are appropriate for practitioners at all levels and are accessible to those who have never done yoga before. To register local Veterans can enroll at any City of Reno Parks and Recreation facility.

Nevada Paralyzed Veterans of America

NevadaPVA.org

This program is dedicated to improving the quality of life for veterans and our disabled community with spinal cord injury or dysfunction. Nevada PVA offers an active sports and recreation program for our members, and the disabled in our community. This organization

sponsors programs in Northern Nevada that provides health benefits, support, opportunity and camaraderie for all involved.

Local Representative: Kurt Redinbaugh (775) 527-8761

redinbaughk@gmail.con

Liberty Dogs Wellness and Education Program

Liberty Dogs Wellness whole-person health

Wellness

Liberty Dogs Wellness and Education experience tailored specifically for on the belief that true change is dedicated to guiding participants themselves through small, consistent, It is a powerful blend of evidence-based informed care, which fosters coherency, term strength. Participants will actively whole-person health—physical, support comprehensive 2026 Trainings 22-24

SIERRA NEVADA TREKS

VA Nature-Based and Experiential Therapy Programs

SIERRA NEVADA TREKS

VA Nature-Based and Experiential Therapy Programs

Veteran

Recovery CrossFit and Yoga

Open to Veterans and military service members in recovery who are seeking to enhance their Recovery CrossFit and Yoga Veteran

Free Recovery CrossFit and Yoga offered by Upstate Nevada in partnership with VA Sierra

Free Recovery CrossFit and Yoga offered by Upstate Nevada in partnership with VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System.

Free Recovery CrossFit and Yoga offered by Upstate Nevada in partnership with VA Sierra

Free Recovery CrossFit and Yoga offered by Upstate Nevada in partnership with VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System.

Free Recovery CrossFit and Yoga offered by Upstate Nevada in partnership with VA Sierra

Facilitated by certified Upstate Nevada coaches and VA clinical staff, sessions blend physical fitness with mental wellness to support recovery

Facilitated by certified Upstate

Facilitated by certified Upstate Nevada coaches and VA clinical staff, sessions blend physical fitness with mental wellness to support recovery

Open to Veterans and military service members in recovery who are seeking to enhance their

Where: Upstate Nevada 1365 Airmotive Way Reno, NV 89502

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

When: Recovery CrossFit

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1 - 2 pm

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

*VA supported programs are closed on federal holidays

Recovery Yoga Tuesdays 2 - 3 pm

*VA supported programs are closed on federal holidays

*VA supported programs are closed on federal holidays STRONGER

*VA supported programs are closed on federal holidays

Ang Hamilton, RN

775-221-5554

Ang Hamilton, RN 775-203-0109

775-203-0109

Ang Hamilton, RN

Abigail Beagen, LICSW, LCAS

775-221-5554

Rachel Smith, CTRS, RYI- 200

Rachel Smith, CTRS, RYI- 200 775-899-3633

Ang Hamilton, RN 775-203-0109

Rachel Smith, CTRS, RYI- 200

775-203-0109

Rachel Smith, CTRS,

Ang Hamilton, RN

775-899-3633

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