Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) strives to 'Let No One Sit on the Sidelines' and operates under a mission to promote and support the optimal development and well-being of youth, adults and military veterans who have a physical or visual disability through the provision of inclusive recreation, fitness and competitive sports activities. GLASA offers opportunities for empowerment through education, leadership and training in collaboration with community-based organizations.

The Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) provides sports programs to children, adults and injured military members who have a primary physical disability or visual impairment. By providing 25 different adaptive sports and serving over 1,100 individuals in 2017, GLASA is committed to have everyone participate in sports and have "No One Sit On The Sidelines".