Welcome to ACCESS of Wilmington!
Building Community. Eliminating Barriers to health.
WHO WE ARE
Accessible Coastal Carolina Events, Sports, and Services, Inc. - ACCESS of Wilmington - is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization operating 4 programs eliminating barriers to health and wellness through sports, recreation and fitness for those in our community with disabilities.
ACCESS of Wilmington began in 2008 to raise funds to build The Miracle Field and Kiwanis Miracle Playground in Wilmington, North Carolina. Since Opening Day August 2013, hundreds of children and adults living with physical, intellectual, and invisible disabilities have utilized the 33,000 square foot rubberized Miracle Field to experience the joy of adapted sports, recreation and fitness, often for the very first time! Countless numbers of families have also visited the Kiwanis Miracle Playground, the largest wheelchair accessible playground in NC, which has become a benchmark for accessible playgrounds across the region!
ACCESS has grown from our serving 45 children and adults in our first Miracle League season to over 750 children, adults, and veterans through The Miracle League of Wilmington, ACCESS Fit, Project SOAR, and ACCESS Play.
Miracle League of Wilmington
The Miracle League of Wilmington is an accessible baseball league filled with joy, dancing and home runs for children and adults living with disabilities; Ages 3+. Currently, the Miracle League of Wilmington serves over 150+ All Stars through three types of teams: Tee Ball, Classic, and Competitive.
ACCESS FIT
ACCESS Fit is a year-round fitness and wellness program designed for adults ages 14 and older living with disabilities. Through accessible fitness classes, ACCESS Fit aims to create community and eliminate barriers to health. The program is held for 12 weeks during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons.
Project SOAR
At ACCESS of Wilmington, the power of connection, recreation, and community is transforming the lives of Veterans and First Responders. Project SOAR (Sports, Outreach, Adapted Recreation) has created an inclusive space for Veterans with service-connected disabilities and illnesses, and all First Responders to reconnect with their health, well-being, and each other.
ACCESS PLAY
Play is ACCESS of Wilmington’s signature adapted sports program for all ages! Includes: Summer Events - Play Days at Miracle Field, Adaptive Cycling, Kayaking, Surf Camp, Basketball and so much more as well as holiday events!
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