To inspire everyone to be active, especially children and adults with disabilities
Market: Approximately 56.7 million people have a disability
- Nearly 20% of the US population
- 6.5 million have an intellectual disability
- 30.6 million have difficulty walking
Gap in the Market: The first non-profit platform that builds awareness and access for millions
- Quality instruction led by dynamic doctors and athletes
- Compilation of information on sports, locations and stories
Physical Activity Guidelines for Children and Adults with Disabilities (U.S. Dep. of Heath and Human Services / Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention)
- 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity exercise (50% get no
aerobic exercise) - Two or more days of muscle-strength training that involves all
major muscle groups - Health benefits associated with activity: lower risk of heart
disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, weight gain,
and cancer - Adults with a disability are 3x more likely to have a chronic disease
User-Friendly Online Platform: Utilizing videos, photos, and written stories
- Introduction to each sport and how to play, train, and compete
- Inclusive strength, stretching and cardiovascular exercise videos
- An easy-to-use guide for connecting with community programs
- Resources for families, volunteers, and coaches
- Information on the physical, mental, and social benefits of being active
- Engagement through social media (Facebook, Strava, Twitter, and Instagram)
CLASSES
Exercise Videos for Individuals with Physical and Intellectual Disabilities
Seated Exercise
Not all exercises are suitable for everyone and any type of movement may result in injury. To reduce your risk of injury, consult your doctor before you begin your workout. The information provided in this video is not intended as a substitute for medical counseling. Users of this video do so at their own risk.
SPORTS
Archery
Badminton
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Biathlon
Bocce
Bowling
Cycling/Bicycling
Canoeing / Para Canoe
Cricket
Curling
Equestrian / Horseback Riding
Fencing / Sword Sports
Figure Skating
Floorball
Football
Goalball
Golf
Gymnastics
Handball
Hiking
Hockey/ Ice Hockey / Sled Hockey /Floor Hockey
Judo
Karate
Kayaking
Martial Arts
Netball
Powerlifting
Rafting
Rock Climbing
Roller Skating
Rowing
Rugby
Running
Sailing
Scuba
Shooting
Skiing – Alpine / Downhill
Skiing – Cross country
Snowboard
Snowshoeing
Soccer
Speed Skating
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Surfing
Swimming
Squash
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tai Chi
Tennis
Track and Field
Triathlon / Para Triathlon
Volleyball
Water Skiing
Wheelchair Racing
Windsurfing
Yoga
STORIES
About: PLAY TO PREVAIL is a progression of the nonprofit Sail To Prevail, the country’s first program to provide accessible sailing for children and adults with any disability. Sail To Prevail CEO Paul Callahan and President/COO Alexander Egan are building PLAY TO PREVAIL to inform, inspire and empower everyone, especially those with a disability, to be active and participate in sports.
