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Disabled Athlete Sports Association

History

In 1997, Kelly Behlmann gave physical therapy to children with disabilities. Kelly dreamed of providing an affordable service to her kiddos that emphasized the abilities each child had rather than focusing on their disabilities.

What began as a dream has gone far beyond anything Kelly could have EVER imagined. While DASA maintains its original goals and core values, the organization has since expanded into a successful sports club, grooming national champions, international record-breakers, and Paralympic gold-medalists. Along the way, DASA has also started community education programs, personal care training, and social outlets for youth with disabilities - as well as their families! 

The Mission

All of those who live with a physical, visual disability or deaf or hard of hearing will be given the opportunity to participate in sports and fitness activities designed to improve self-esteem, growth and well-being while instilling family values.
The Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization specializing in therapeutic sport and fitness opportunities.  The athletes of DASA will be encouraged to seek their highest level of independence and become involved to the fullest extent with their non-disabled peers and their community as a whole.  Our programs introduce both children and adults to sports and fitness activities that promote physical fitness, self-confidence, family values, and a positive, team-building environment designed to encourage personal growth throughout all aspects of life. 

Who They Help

DASA recruits cognitively age-appropriate individuals 5 years of age and older living with permanent physical, visual, and hearing disabilities who have difficulty participating in sports with their non-disabled peers.

DASA Athletes' Disabilities vary, but include:
Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spina Bifida
Muscular Dystrophy
Amputation
Deaf, or Hard of Hearing
Visual Impairment

LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE LIFE CHANGING PROGRAMS

DASA SLSG Cyclones
DASA SLSG Firecrackers
DASA SLSG Flames
St. Louis Blues Sled Hockey
Swim Team
Track and Field
Triathlon Club
Wheelchair Baseball
Wheelchair Rugby
Wheelchair Lacrosse
Group Adaptive Training
Camps for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
Gateway Disabled Ski Program

How You Can Help

To learn more about volunteering at DASA, holding a donation drive for programs, or making a monetary gift to support the agency’s mission, visit www.dasasports.org
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​Register BEFORE 12/31/19 for $30.00(5k), $35.00(10k), $20.00 (1 mile)
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Contact

Sally Drake - Race Director

Telephone

314-477-6906

Email

coachsallyd@icloud.com

  • STL TRI
    • stl tri info
    • stl tri race course
    • Endurance Expo
    • stl tri sponsors
    • stl tri lodging
    • things To-Do
    • stl tri results
  • OTHER EVENTS
    • 370 Lakeside Tri
    • Innsbrook Extreme Tri
    • Gritty Grassy Gravel
    • Moon Run Series >
      • Sturgeon Moon Run
      • Blue Moon Run
    • STL OPEN WATER
    • Street Party Run
    • Carlyle Lake Tri
  • Timing Services
  • MSE RACE RESULTS
  • Coaching
  • Contact Us