Empowering people with disabilities to live stronger, healthier, more independent lives.
We provide adaptive fitness, mental health support, grants, housing advocacy, scholarships, and resources to help individuals thrive.
Working Together to Improve the Quality of Life for Persons with Disabilities
Our programs help persons with disabilities improve their quality of life through health and wellness, education and economic empowerment. Our current programs include adaptive wellness classes, self-defense classes, financial grants, and advocating for affordable, accessible housing.
We work with community organizations, state and local government, health systems and companies to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities, educate the community, build networks among persons with disabilities and develop relationships to grow our programs and resources.
Join a Program
Find upcoming classes and events
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Adaptive Exercise Classes
Build strength, mobility, and confidence in a supportive environment.
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Self-Defense Programs for People with Disabilities
Learn practical skills and build confidence and independence.
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Support Groups
Connect with others and find encouragement and understanding.
Real stories from our community.
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![A smiling woman wearing a red Washington Nationals cap and a white Disability Partnerships T-shirt stands outdoors, holding a colorful floral cane.]()
“I have been exercising with Disability Partnerships for years now. Their free classes and great instructors have made a huge difference in my life. I love working with them and enjoyed attending my first baseball game on September 8 with everyone.”
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“To me, Disability Partnerships represents a commitment to improving the health, wellness, and quality of life of people with disabilities - through connection, advocacy, education, and meaningful community partnerships.”
— Shannon
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"I have had such an amazing experience with Disability Partnerships! Very grateful for it being in my life."
— Dorothy Bové
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"Each class has helped me build physical stamina, a great sense of community and an opportunity to push myself, and celebrate what I can accomplish."
— Michelle M
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"Disability Partnerships helps create opportunities for people with disabilities to connect, participate, and thrive. Experiences like wheelchair cricket demonstrate how inclusive programs can empower individuals, build confidence, and show ability beyond limitations."
— Mohammad Mohasin
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“I’ve stayed involved with Disability Partnerships because of the incredible people I’ve met along the way. Those relationships have made me want to keep showing up, helping, and creating more opportunities for people with disabilities.”
— Jessica
Resources to Support You
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Affordable Accessible Housing
Find guidance and advocacy for accessible, affordable living.
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Adaptive Equipment Grants and Funding
Explore grants and scholarships available for individuals.
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Mental Health
Access mental health resources and support services.
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Economic Empowerment
Find resources to help with addressing financial challenges.
Get involved
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Volunteer
Share your time and talents.
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Partner
Collaborate with us to increase impact.
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Corporate Partnerships
Build community and opportunities.
Thank You to Our Play Without Limits Partners
Play Without Limits: A Decade of Access was officially sold out!
On September 12, Disability Partnerships brought together people with disabilities, families, caregivers, advocates, and community leaders at Nationals Park to celebrate inclusion, community, and 10 years of impact.
For many people with disabilities, barriers such as transportation, accessibility, and cost can make attending major sporting events difficult. Play Without Limits helps remove those barriers and create a welcoming, inclusive experience.
Tickets reached capacity faster than any program in our history. We’re deeply grateful to the partners who helped make this milestone possible.
Ambassador Spotlight
Meet Tyree Brown
Artist. Advocate. Researcher. Champion for Disability Inclusion.
Tyree Brown is a visual artist, disability advocate, and lived-experience researcher whose story reflects the power of adaptation, perseverance, and community.
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