Join the AAASP Movement Today!
Join our cause – especially because it’s not a very well known, visible or understood area of need.
Do it because, without your support and those like you – school-based adapted sports will remain a hoped for, rarely attained opportunity in the majority of schools across America. Do it because, like Christy Jones, 2013 High School Special Educator of the Year by the Houston County Council of Exceptional Children Organization, stated: “I have been involved with Special Olympics since my college days, and like many people, assumed it covered all students with a disability. Becoming involved with AAASP opened my eyes to the reality that there was a population of students that was being left out in my school system."
We’ve been where you are and we can help. Years ago, we were searching for adapted sports rules, policies, equipment and training that contemplated the challenges and responsibilities unique to school systems and state high school associations. AAASP’s award winning interscholastic adaptedSPORTS™ model, is hailed nationally as the definitive cross-disability model that works locally, affordably and in compliance with the mandates schools are responsible to address.
Years of empirical evidence have established that students stay healthier and graduate at rates far above their peers nationally. And isn’t student success why we all do what we do? So use us. Train with us. AAASP is here to help.
Start by downloading our teaching guides and rules for free (available in the AAASP Resource Center).
Share Your AAASP Stories
We want to hear what you have to say!
“My son, Jerome and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience with the Adaptive Sports Program! He built friendships that may last a lifetime. Before he participated in the program, I struggled many days to get him to wear his braces. He now wears them without being told! We were pleased with the total experience and wish to commend the organization for a job well done.”
“We have seen all kinds of positive change in our students – academically, emotionally, and physically. Some of them live, eat, and drink their sport. We had a youngster with cerebral palsy who had a real problem with coordination, and after a while, he was catching and dribbling the ball. Then there was another student who was the victim of a shooting that left him a paraplegic. Playing wheelchair basketball allowed him to focus on something other than his disability. For every athlete who competes, we get an opportunity to touch his or her lives in some way.”
“I just wanted to thank AAASP for all that it has done for me. I am a Journalism major at Augusta State who recently was appointed to chief reporter of the school newspaper. I also sit on a strategic planning committee for the university. Finally, I am a board member for the new Miracle League field being built in Augusta. In my opinion, I attribute my successes to your organization. So, once again, thank you. ”
Roll With Us! Become an AAASP Sponsor Today
Our patrons are loyal, sponsor supporters. AAASP has demonstrated a unique ability to solidify the support of school systems and the community around these families. This translates to brand loyalty for our sponsors, because these families and supporters appreciate the uniqueness of the opportunity and want to see programs thrive and expand.
Sport-affiliated media - social, print and broadcast - also regularly follow scores, teams and the inspiring stories of our athletes. That means good press for sponsors too!
Download our AAASP Sponsorship Kit for more information.
Take a look at our sponsorship package levels chart below and fill out the form in this section to contact us about your sponsorship opportunity:
Your sponsorship and program support makes a BIG impact!
OR Donate Directly to AAASP
Your Donations Make a Difference
Your debit, credit or PayPal donations help ensure no child is sidelined in school athletics due to a physical disability. Thank you for your support!
Join Our AAASP Alumni
"Welcome to the AAASP Alumni Association! As an alumnus and President of the Board of Directors, I’m excited to share that AAASP has officially launched an Alumni Association. This will give our alumni a way to stay involved with the organization and to reconnect with former teammates and friends."
Nancy Turnipseed
AAASP Alumnus and Board President
Plans are in the works to organize Alumni meetings and events. Look for announcements in the AAASP Newsletter. Be sure to subscribe to the AAASP Newsletter here to receive updates.
If you are an AAASP Alumnus, please complete the following form to insure we have your current contact and team information.
Alumni Event Sponsorships
Event sponsors help us make alumni events a success. Suggested sponsorship levels range from $50 to $150, but you may contribute however you wish, and your gift is tax deductible. The more sponsors contributing, the less the cost per person to attend.
Sponsors will be listed on the invitations and recognized at the event for their dedication and support of AAASP as members of the host committee.
Simply select an alumni event you would like to sponsor and enter the sponsorship amount you would be willing to pledge. Thank you!