Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Adaptive Rock Climbing
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois - Cook County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Chicago
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3516 N Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Adaptive Rock Climbing gives Chicago-area climbers with physical impairments a structured indoor climbing option with adaptive sports staff, volunteers, and climbing gear.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Adaptive Sports & Fitness Program offers adaptive sports and recreation opportunities that include climbing, cycling, and other fitness programs for people with disabilities.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.sralab.org/adaptive-rock-climbing
- Phone
- 312-238-5010
- dmadden@sralab.org
- Ages
- People with physical impairments; families should confirm age, transfer, and climbing support fit
- Season
- Year-round indoor Monday evening sessions, with no sessions in May or September per the current source
- Cost
- Families should confirm current registration, equipment, membership, and session costs before attending.
Location contacts
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The official source lists First Ascent Avondale for indoor sessions and notes collaboration with Adaptive Adventures and Chicago Park District.
Programs and offerings
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Adaptive rock climbing sessions
Indoor adaptive rock climbing sessions with instruction, volunteers, and adaptive gear for people with physical impairments.
- Ages
- People with physical impairments; families should confirm age, transfer, and climbing support fit
- Season
- Year-round indoor Monday evening sessions, with no sessions in May or September per the current source
- Schedule
- The source lists Monday sessions from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at First Ascent Avondale.
- Cost
- Families should confirm current registration, equipment, membership, and session costs before attending.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Shirley Ryan AbilityLab page describes adaptive rock climbing for people with physical impairments, with staff, volunteers, gear, schedule details, and registration contact information.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Adaptive rock climbing sessions
The official Shirley Ryan AbilityLab page describes adaptive rock climbing for people with physical impairments, with staff, volunteers, gear, schedule details, and registration contact information.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The program describes instruction, adaptive climbing gear, trained staff, and volunteers for people with physical impairments.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm registration steps, intake requirements, physical support needs, transfer or harness accommodations, adaptive gear availability, parking, restroom access, and whether a support person should attend.
What we checked
What we found: The official Shirley Ryan AbilityLab page describes adaptive rock climbing for people with physical impairments, with staff, volunteers, gear, schedule details, and registration contact information.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Provider websiteShirley Ryan AbilityLab Adaptive Rock Climbing
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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