The NDAA exists to contribute to the public welfare through recreational and educational activities by supporting the development, dissemination, and utilization of knowledge and practice in athletics and recreational sports for persons with disabilities in order to achieve the highest quality of life for all citizens.

• To provide opportunities for people with physical disabilities to pursue a variety of recreational sports and competitive athletics.
• To promote athletes with disabilities and athletics for persons with physical disabilities.
• To sponsor athletes with physical disabilities in their pursuit of excellence in competition.
• To support and encourage participation in sports, leisure activities and athletics by people with physical disabilities.