The scale
1 in 6people worldwide experience significant disability.
That is an estimated 1.3 billion people. Athletic opportunity should be designed for the size and diversity of this community.
World Health Organization · Disability fact sheetEqual Opportunities for Adaptive Athletics
EOAA.net is the home of Equal Opportunities for Adaptive Athletics. Explore adaptive sports guides, find competitions and equipment grants, and learn how para sport classification works.
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The activity gap
22.4%Adults with disabilities
49.8%Adults without disabilities
meet federal aerobic activity guidelines.
In 2024 U.S. data, adults without disabilities were more than twice as likely to meet the guideline. Better pathways into activity and competition matter.
CDC National Center for Health Statistics · 2024 NHISThe access barrier
15×more difficulty with inaccessible or unaffordable transportation.
Finding the right event is only one part of access. Athletes also need clear eligibility, classification, equipment, schedule, and travel information.
World Health Organization · Disability fact sheetWhat EOAA does
We turn scattered rules into a visible path forward.
Explore competition pathways, understand sport-specific classification, or build a personalized four-step starting plan.
