Lakeshore Foundation

05/07/2026

If you've ever been to Lakeshore Foundation and wondered how it came to be, this resource is for you!

Blueprints for Access includes insight from our staff, as well as staff from Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities and National Ability Center about how their unique organization came to be.

This report lays the foundation for how an adapted sport facility can be constructed — from design and accessibility, to financial planning and more.
Read it here: https://bit.ly/3QUk6Pm

05/05/2026

Don't forget — Buddy Big Top Carnival is this weekend!

Join us for an afternoon of inclusive play, family connection and community at Birmingham's first fully accessible playground! Co-hosted by The WildFlower Alliance and Birmingham Park & Recreation, this FREE event is happening Saturday, May 9 from 12-4 p.m. at Braelynn’s Way, Bessie Estell Park. Visit thewildfloweralliance.org to learn more!

05/05/2026

Sports challenge day: Cycling edition!

This weekend, some of our youth members tried out different adaptive cycles and explored some Homewood trails together. It was a great opportunity to try a new activity and enjoy the beautiful weather! Learn more about other upcoming youth activities by visiting lakeshore.org/summer2026

05/01/2026

Container gardening is always a fun time, especially when Tune makes a surprise appearance! 🌱 Thanks to Alabama Extension and Cawaco RC&D for another great workshop. Stay tuned for more upcoming events like this one throughout the summer!

04/30/2026

The winner of last month's NCHPAD Connect enrollment drawing is Freda Campbell! Be on the lookout for an email to claim your prize. 👏

NCHPAD Connect is a free, online program offered to Lakeshore members in partnership with the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability. For more information on NCHPAD Connect, talk to one of our front desk professionals!

04/29/2026

The Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Team had six adults and one junior athlete compete in the Dream Court Montgomery Open wheelchair tennis tournament last weekend! Every athlete had success on the court, securing victories. Tournament highlights and outcomes listed below:

Junior Division Champion- Elizabeth Harris
D Singles Champion- Renato Jurado
D Double Champions- Toni Nelson/Tim Little
D Doubles Finalists- Renato Jurado/Don Dodson
D Singles Consolation Winner- Toni Nelson
C Singles Finalist- Chris Mendonca
C Singles Consolation Winner- Sonja Harris
C Doubles Champions- Sonja Harris/ Paul Angevine
B Doubles Champions- Dan Lachman/Johnny McGinn

04/28/2026

A little rainy weather didn't stop us from having outdoor fun this weekend at Oak Mountain State Park! We had a great time using the park's accessible features and exploring the great outdoors.

We also want to give a shoutout to Outdoor Ability Foundation for bringing more Outdoor Mobility Devices for us to use! If you missed this one, don't worry — we'll have more outdoor adventures throughout the summer!

Oak Mountain State Park
Alabama State Parks Division

04/28/2026

Happy ! Today, we celebrate the adaptive sport community and the athletes, advocates, coaches and organizations building a more inclusive world through sport.

Learn more at www.NationalAdaptiveSportDay.com!
Move United Sport

04/27/2026

Check out this fun event with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama! Get some fresh air and exercise at Linn Park from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on April 29. Lakeshore will have a table, so stop by and say hi!

Join us for Walk@Lunch on April 29th at Linn Park in downtown Birmingham! Walks go from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Step outside, get some fresh air, and enjoy a midday break that's good for your body and mind. Who's ready to get moving?

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

This week, we’re celebrating Youth Sports Week with ESPN Citizenship as part of the Take Back Sports movement! Together, we’re working to ensure youth sports remain positive, accessible and impactful for the next generation of kids. ⚽

To learn more, visit TakeBackSports.org