Everyone deserves to play
Ascend Ability Athletics connects volunteers and people with intellectual disabilities through table tennis, badminton, bowling, soccer drills, and community fitness — building real friendships along the way.
Growing together, every season
Buddy Matching
Find a sports buddy who shares your interests and schedule.
Inclusive Events
Bowling, badminton, table tennis, soccer drills, and group fitness.
Safe Messaging
Chat with matched buddies in a guardian-friendly space.
Family-First Safety
Guardian access, profile controls, and clear consent.
How Ascend Ability Works
Simple steps to inclusive recreational sports and friendship
Create Your Profile
Sign up as a volunteer, participant, or guardian and share your sports interests.
Get Matched
Our system suggests buddies based on shared interests, location, and availability.
Connect & Chat
Send a buddy request and start messaging once you are matched.
Play Together
Join sports events, meet in person, and build lasting friendships.
Easy Read Mode
Turn on Easy Read Mode in the top bar for bigger text, simpler words, and clearer navigation — designed with people with intellectual disabilities and their families in mind.