WHO WE ARE!

Oregon Disability Sports is a non-profit organization that empowers people with physical disabilities through sport and fitness. We serve as a resource for healthy physical activities for the physically disabled by providing support for competitive athletes striving for excellence and by promoting general fitness and providing outlets for recreation and competition. The purpose of those athletic opportunities is to teach and develop life skills (self confidence, socialization, independence, etc.) to people so that they can better participate in society.

Through sports, we are opening doors to healthy lifestyles.

Oregon Disability Sports (ODS) began 1971 as an effort to create an outlet or opportunity for people with disabilities in the Salem area to recreate and compete in athletics. Today, ODS offers programs in rugby, basketball, skiing and hand cycling; we loan equipment to athletes interested in trying sports; we grant scholarships to athletes to offset their training or traveling expenses; and we serve as an information resource for sports and fitness for people with physical disabilities.  We are located in Portland and primarily serve the metro area (including Vancouver, WA)-but we are looking to expand our influence  and resources across the state of Oregon and in SW Washington.

 

General Information

Number & age of athletes we serve:

Two hundred plus, aged seven and older

Athlete eligibility criteria:

Persons who have a permanent physical disability affecting mobility, such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries and diseases, dwarfism, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, amputation, traumatic brain injury, arthritic conditions, visual impairments, or chronic epilepsy disorders.

Service area:

Oregon and SW Washington

Annual budget & source

of income:

Approximately $100,000. Primarily donations from individuals, corporations, benefit fund raisers by Oregon Disability Sports and by others, and foundations. No state, federal, or United Way funding.

Volunteers:

One full-time employee, plus one full time volunteer.Numerous other volunteers and supporters to assist with programs.

Tax exempt status:

501(c)3 listed as Oregon Games, Inc., dba Oregon Disability Sports.

 

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