Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Awards $250,000 Grant to AAASP to Expand Adapted Sports in Georgia

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Grant will help establish new adapted sports teams in metro Atlanta, creating expanded opportunities for student-athletes with physical and other qualifying disabilities. ATLANTA – October 8, 2026 – American Association of Adapted Sports Programs, Inc. (AAASP) received a $250,000 grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, in partnership with the Atlanta Falcons, to support the growth of adapted athletics in Georgia. The grant will helpAAASP establish new adapted sports teams in four metro Atlanta counties, expanding opportunities for students with physical and other qualifying disabilities to participate in competitive education-based athletics, and growing the AAASP AdaptED Sports League by 2028. As a legacy of the 1996 Paralympic Games in …

2026 AAASP Wheelchair Basketball Coaches Clinic

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What a wonderful and inspiring day with our coaches at the Wheelchair Basketball Coaches Clinic! We were truly honored to have two highly respected experts join us for this important training. Our heartfelt thanks to Coach Ron Lykins, Head Coach of Mizzou Wheelchair Basketball, and Barry Ewing of Eagle Sportschairs for sharing their expertise, experience, and passion with our coaches throughout the day. Their …

The 2026 ASPIRE Awards Honors 27 Recipients in its 30th Anniversary Year

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The American Association of Adapted Sports Programs, Inc. (AAASP) is proud to announce the 2026 ASPIRE Awards Recipients, representing 23 categories that highlight outstanding contributions in support of student athletes with qualifying disabilities.  The Adapted Sports Programs in Recreation and Education (ASPIRE) Awards recognize the exemplary efforts of individuals and organizations that have been instrumental in advancing AAASP’s mission to expand access to adapted sports programming nationwide. The Eighth …

Getting Involved in Adapted Track & Field in Georgia!

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Interested in Adapted Track & Field for your student athletes? If you have a student-athlete interested in participating in an adapted track and field division during the upcoming track season, AAASP has equipment available to loan so your athlete can train and compete as a member of your high school track team, thanks to Bridgestone America’s grant to help provide …

Coach Ron Lykins to Headline AAASP Wheelchair Basketball Coaching Clinic in Clayton County September 29th!

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We are excited to have Coach Ron Lykins back again this year to lead our upcoming Wheelchair Basketball Coaching Clinic on September 29th from 9:00 am -4 :00 pm at the Eagles Nest in Clayton County (Hampton, GA)! A 12-time Paralympics Gold Medal Winner and Team USA Coach, Ron Lykins brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to “coach our …

Atlanta Coca-Cola Bottling Partners with Adapted Sports to Donate Equipment to Keep Student Athletes Hydrated!

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At The Coca‑Cola Company, they are refreshing what it means to make a difference: one sip, story and impact at a time – and they should know… The Coca‑Cola Company has been refreshing the world and making a difference for 140 years! The American Association of Adapted Sports Program is a proud recipient of the Atlanta Coca-Cola Bottling Company’s generosity; …