WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- 36 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, helping to eliminate barriers for millions of Americans with disabilities.

In Wauwatosa, one group says there is no better way to honor this historic day than with their annual wheelchair softball tournament.

"Just have fun and do what you can do," said Tyson Hughes, who participated in the tournament.

That’s been Hughes' motto for decades now as he continues to play the game he loves, wheelchair softball.

"We all have stuff that’s different, but we’re all the same," said Hughes. We’re all here for a good reason and to have fun."

This year marks the 37th Annual Wheelchair Softball Tournament.

"It's pretty incredible to see a group of men and women who are all able-bodied playing in what we call just a different pair of shoes or a different pair of cleats," said Damian Buchman, the Founder and Executive Director of The Ability Center. "These are not your typical wheelchair softball players, this is something new that they’re trying, but the teams have been here for decades."

This competition goes beyond just fun, because it's for all for good cause, raising awareness and funds for adaptative sports and veterans.

"The money goes for paralyzed vets and I guess they don’t keep any of the money, it all goes right to there," said Mike Brain. "That's primarily why we do it. They gave legs or arms you know and their lives and that’s why we do this."

The cause and the community built within the game, putting extra purpose behind each play.

"They’ve given a lot for us, so this is the least we can do to help them out," said Hughes. "It’s a lot of camaraderie, there’s rivalry, but all said and done it’s all good times and for a good reason."