Serving Mahoning, Columbiana & Trumbull Counties

Water has no limits.Neither do we.

We remove barriers to safe, meaningful aquatic access for people with disabilities, veterans, older adults, and others facing mobility or age-related physical challenges.

Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofitCommunity-supportedAccess-first

A barrier-free future where every person can experience the physical, emotional, social, and therapeutic benefits of water.

Why we exist

Access to water should never depend on ability.

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Our mission

No Boundaries, No Limits, Inc. exists to empower individuals with mobility challenges by removing barriers to safe and meaningful aquatic access.

We provide equipment, resources, and practical solutions that promote independence, inclusion, and improved quality of life for individuals with disabilities and special needs, veterans, and older adults.

Accessible equipment

Pool lifts, adaptive resources, and other solutions that make aquatic environments safer and easier to enter.

Community partnerships

Collaboration with facilities and mission-aligned organizations to expand inclusive aquatic opportunities.

Independence and inclusion

Programs and spaces designed around dignity, connection, physical rehabilitation, and personal choice.

Who we serve

Access that meets people where they are.

Aquatic access can support participation, connection, and quality of life across ages and life experiences. Our work is designed to help people who face physical barriers to entering and enjoying the water safely and with dignity.

A veteran with a prosthetic leg speaking with an aquatic professional beside an accessible pool

Veterans with disabilities

Veterans living with service-related injuries, disabilities, chronic conditions, or mobility limitations deserve welcoming, accessible aquatic environments.

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An older adult wheelchair user speaking with an adaptive aquatic instructor beside a pool

Older adults with disabilities

Seniors facing age-related changes in mobility, balance, strength, or recovery can benefit from safer ways to access aquatic spaces.

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People of different ages and disabilities gathering beside an accessible community pool

People of all ages and abilities

Children and adults with physical or developmental disabilities, special needs, and other mobility challenges remain at the heart of our mission.

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The future we are building

Belonging, healing, and freedom—without limitation.

Our vision is a future where mobility challenges never prevent anyone from participating fully in aquatic therapy, recreation, or community life.

We envision comprehensive, barrier-free aquatic environments with accessible facilities, adaptive equipment, and supportive spaces that foster dignity, independence, and connection.

“Every person, regardless of ability, deserves the opportunity to thrive, heal, and experience the joy and freedom that water provides.”

Safe accessAdaptive supportRegional leadershipLasting inclusion

How we move forward

Practical solutions. Community-powered impact.

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Remove physical barriers

Help make aquatic environments accessible through equipment, facility solutions, and thoughtful design.

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Build strong partnerships

Bring together aquatic facilities, health partners, funders, and community organizations around a shared access mission.

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Create sustainable access

Develop a community-supported, grant-funded model that can expand opportunity and measurable impact over time.

Partnerships that expand access

Working together to achieve our strategic goals.

No Boundaries, No Limits is partnering with the Youngstown YMCA as we work to expand inclusive aquatic opportunities in our community.

We are also seeking additional mission-aligned partners who can help remove barriers, strengthen programs, and create sustainable access for veterans, older adults, and people of all ages and abilities with disabilities.

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Explore a partnership

Tell us how we can work together.

We welcome inquiries from aquatic facilities, veteran and senior service organizations, disability advocates, healthcare providers, funders, civic leaders, and other community partners.

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Governance and leadership

Meet our board.

Our volunteer officers and directors guide the organization with a shared commitment to accessibility, dignity, and inclusion.

Officers

Joseph Mersol, President

Joseph Mersol

President

Kathy Phillips

Vice President

Anthony Phillips

Treasurer

Megan Phillips

Secretary

Directors

Suzanne Barbati, Director

Suzanne Barbati

Director

Jill A. Pirtz, Director

Jill A. Pirtz

Director

Lori Gabriele

Director

Puella Stoddard

Director

Join the work

Together, we remove barriers and create possibilities.

We welcome conversations with community partners, accessible aquatic facilities, funders, volunteers, and families who share our vision.

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Based in Poland, OhioNo Boundaries, No Limits, Inc.

5512 Youngstown-Poland Rd

Poland, OH 44514

Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization