Baltimore Adapted Recreation and Sports (BARS) is a  non-profit organization (501(c)3) created in 1991 to provide recreation and sports programs for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.  BARS Mission is to enhance the quality of life, improve self-esteem, and promote the health and fitness of individuals with disabilities through the provision of accessible and affordable recreation and sports programs. 

BARS is open to all individuals with disabilities.  Family and friends are welcome to join us for all outings.  With BARS you can:
  • Learn a new sport
  • Support our mission
  • Have access to the latest in adapted
    recreation equipment
  • Stay in the loop with our e-mail blasts, Facebook page, and website
  • Have fun, meet new friends and be crazy

BARS is a local chapter of Disabled Sports/USA and supports their motto: "If I can do this, I can do anything"

Info on our policies is available on our program page.

the bars board
BARS is run by a dedicated board who give their time and energy to keep BARS going.  If you would like to get involved, please fill out our volunteer application.

Behind the Scenes
 Executive Director:  Pamela Lehnert, CTRS

Executive Board:
           President:  Sara Kate Frye, MS OTR/L ATP
           Vice President:  vacant
           Treasurer:  Tom Estok
           Secretary: vacant
Advisory Board:
           Mike McGregor
           Toni Marken, COTA/L