Creating Rock Climbing Teams for Individuals with Different Abilities
United Rocks is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Our mission is to promote physical, mental and social skills through the sport of rock climbing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In just two years, our vision to make rock climbing accessible to individuals with IDD has blossomed into a vibrant reality. With teams meeting three to four times a month in four locations, lives are being changed. Beginning with just five climbers in February of 2022, United Rocks impacts over 800 individuals including their families, our coaches and volunteers who work closely with them. Our climbers demonstrate courage, perseverance, and joy at every practice.
Future goals
- Add the sport of rock-climbing into the Special Olympics.
- Create United Rocks climbing teams all over the U.S. and all over the world.
- Have structured recreational and competitive teams.
- Hold local, regional, national, and international competitions.
- Create a standard training program for volunteers and coaches.
- Open a resale store to offer jobs for people with disabilities.
We’d love to have you on this journey with us!
a dream come true
We’re one of the first climbing teams in the country for individuals with IDD. We have grown from 5 climbers to 90 in just two years. We started in Texas with four locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, expanding to Colorado, California and coming soon, Virginia! We plan to have United Rocks climbing teams throughout the US and beyond!
A Dream Come True
We’re one of the first climbing teams in the country for individuals with IDD. We have grown from 5 climbers to 90 in just two years. We started in Texas with four locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, expanding to Colorado, California and coming soon, Virginia! We plan to have United Rocks climbing teams throughout the US and beyond!
Our Community Partners
Unity with Community
MISSION
To promote physical, mental, and social skills through the sport of rock climbing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
VISION
To create a supportive community for people with disabilities to lead healthy and successful lives.
CORE VALUES
- Equity and Inclusion
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Training and Education
- Teamwork
