EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES & POWERFUL EXPERIENCES
We’re so glad you’re here and honored to be part of your journey. Back in the Game is a WASA-led community created for individuals who are newly injured, adjusting to disability, or exploring adaptive sport and recreation for the first time. Designed to empower, connect, and uplift, the program offers opportunities for networking, fitness, and shared experiences. At its core, Back in the Game is about building confidence, fostering leadership, and supporting continued engagement in sport and meaningful activities in everyday life.
If you are interested in joining the Back in the Game program or want to learn more about what this program has to offer as well as join our Back in the Game Newsletter, please complete the interest form below or contact us at ericawilson@wasa.org
WASA is proud to recognize the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation as a sponsor of Back in the Game
THEME of the MONTH
In honor of Disability Pride Month and this year's theme, “The World Works Better with Us,” we celebrate the strength, resilience, and sense of community that make adaptive sports and recreation so meaningful. Disability Pride Month commemorates the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) while also recognizing disability culture, increasing visibility, and highlighting the ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and accessible world.
At WASA, there is no “us” without all of you who are at the heart of our community. This Disability Pride Month, we celebrate YOU—our athletes, families, volunteers, supporters, and partners. Thank you for sharing your passion, uplifting one another, and helping make adaptive sports and recreation a place where everyone belongs
Click the link below to read more about the Disability Pride Month theme and history
Athlete Voices
In honor of Disability Pride Month, we’re proud to share the voices of the athletes who make the WASA community so special. Their stories celebrate resilience, connection, and the life-changing impact of adaptive sports.
You’ll often find Connie and Eddie at WASA events, bringing energy, encouragement, and a passion for sport—especially when they’re out there crushing it in their sport of choice. As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, we invite you to read on and hear Connie and Eddie’s perspectives on what Disability Pride means to them and how their experiences with disability and adaptive sports have shaped their lives.
Group Fitness Nights
WASA is excited to offer some open gym opportunities on Mondays this Summer at Wilson Elementary School in Wauwatosa.
When: Mondays between June 15th to August 6th from 6:00-8:00pm.
Where: Wilson Elementary School (1060 Glenview Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213)
HIGHLIGHT!!!
Fearlessly Me, Wonderfully Made
is a 10-week virtual life skills and empowerment program designed for teen girls and young women (ages 13–17) with physical disabilities. Led by therapist, mentor, and five-time national wheelchair basketball champion Dani Ebben, the group provides a supportive space to build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections with peers across the country. For registration and program details, contact Dani Ebben at Seeds of Hope Therapy at daniebben@seedsofhopetherapy.org
Paid SCI Nutrition Research Study
Nicole is PhD candidate and Nurse Practitoner currently conducting a paid research study designed specifically for persons with spinal cord injury. The goal is to explore easier and more assessable ways to assess nutrition and body composition. This research may help individuals with SCI better understand their own nutritional health while also providing researchers and healthcare providers with tools to better address the unique health needs of the SCI community.
If you meet the 5 points of criteria, please reach out to Nicole for more details. nicole.rosincronsell@marquette.edu
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Support Groups
In addition to mentorship opportunities through WASA, we’re excited to share SCI specific support groups available in the community through our valued partnerships. Flyers for upcoming groups hosted by Independence First and Froedtert Hospital are linked below.
For more information, please review the flyers. We kindly ask that you contact ericawilson@wasa.org prior to attending and then RSVP directly with Independence First or Froedtert Hospital.
Peer Mentor Support
Interested in peer support? Our mentorship program offers a meaningful way to connect with individuals who share similar lived experiences. Mentors can provide encouragement, perspective, and a trusted space to navigate the day-to-day challenges that may come with adjusting to life with a disability. Click the link below so we can match you with one of the five amazing mentors we have through WASA.
Interested in becoming a peer mentor? A mentor in the Back in the Game program serves as a supportive guide for new members as they explore adaptive sports and recreation opportunities. Mentors share their lived experience, offer encouragement, and help participants feel welcomed and connected within the community. They may answer questions, provide insight on programs or activities, and help new members navigate their first experiences. Click the link below to apply to become a mentor for the Back in the Game Program!
UPCOMING GROUP EVENTS/OUTINGS
