The mission of Every Body Athletics (EBA) is to make a lasting impact on the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) through inclusive group exercise. EBA stands out as a service for adults with ID/DD that not only looks at each individual’s unique fitness needs, but recognizes the greater need for an inclusive community that caters to both individuals with and without disabilities.
What We Do
EBA addresses the physical, social, and emotional needs of adults with ID/DD ("athletes") head on through 16 weekly fitness classes across the Portland-metro area involving adaptive exercises focused on their specific fitness while also providing a place for leaders without disabilities (“teammates”) to be a part of an inclusive community, gain hands-on leadership experience, and create authentic relationships with people of all abilities in their community. Teammates workout alongside EBA athletes, model proper exercise techniques, provide encouragement along the way, and facilitate positive social interactions throughout class. EBA teammates play a vital role in EBA’s programming and in ensuring that EBA’s mission statement and core values are being realized each day at EBA!
What We Need
- Caring for People
- Mentoring/Youth Development
Opportunities
- In person: One-time
- In person: Ongoing
- Virtual: One-time
- Virtual: Ongoing
Every Body Athletics believes that everybody is an athlete, regardless of physical or cognitive capacities. Every Body Athletics also gets its name from our focus on exercising every part of the body: physical, social, and emotional. Lastly, Every Body Athletics understands that we all benefit when everybody is included in our society and communities. The role of our volunteers (“teammates”) is very important, as they help ensure that these tenets are being realized and that inclusive exercise can be accessed for people of all abilities.
Get in Touch With Every Body Athletics
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Our Headquarters
Every Body Athletics
10940 SW Barnes Rd #259
Portland, OR 97225
United States
Please note that depending on role, volunteers may work at other locations and/or at other times. Contact our volunteer coordinator to find the best fit for you.