Sports Ability Alliance
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Organization Location
SportsAbility Alliance 3035 Eliza Road Tallahassee, FL 32308
Description
OUR MISSION: SportsAbility Alliance enriches lives through accessible, inclusive recreation and active leisure.
OUR HISTORY: SportsAbility Alliance was founded in 1990 (originally as Florida Disabled Outdoors Association) by David Jones after a hunting accident left him with permanent paralysis on his left side. David took this “tragedy” as an opportunity to help people with disabilities (and all abilities) become more active, not only to improve their mobility, but also to improve their mental well-being. This has been his personal crusade ever since.
In 2002, SportsAbility Alliance hired their first Executive Director. Since then, the organizationhas grown and established itself as a leading not-for-profit in Florida and beyond. In the early years, SportsAbility Alliance primarily provided outdoor adventures for people of all abilities. The organization is now providing and advocating for indoor, outdoor and even virtual and virtual reality activities. People of all abilities that participate in their events come from all over to experience activities such as boating, SCUBA, sky diving, art, rugby, archery, fishing, shooting sports, paddling and more. Hands-on training has helped people of all abilities become more comfortable and confident in being active. In 2021, the Florida Disabled Outdoors Association changed its name to SportsAbility Alliance, a name that better reflects what they now do.
The mission of SportsAbility Alliance is to enrich lives through accessible inclusive recreation for all. Programs include ALLOUT Adventures, RecConnect, SportsAbility and Miracle Sports. SportsAbility Alliance strives to promotes active leisure for life for improved physical, vocational, and emotional wellness for everyone.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Miracle Sports: SportsAbility Alliance hosts a Miracle Sports program in Tallahassee featuring Kickball, Baseball and Tennis. The 2024-25 Season begins on Sept 5 with Kickball. Games take place every Thursday evening, with youth playing from 6-7pm and adults playing from 7-8pm. More details and registration can be found: https://www.sportsability.org/miracle-sportsALLOUT: SportsAbility Alliance is excited to share the ALLOUT Adventure Program! This program includes EcoRover Beach and Trail Adventures, Adaptive Boat Rides, Mobility Impaired Hunts and more outdoor adventures! At each opportunity, a SportsAbility Alliance representative will provide pre-event information, an introduction and directions for use of the EcoRover or boat and on site guiding when desired by participants. Please see more information here: https://www.sportsability.org/allout
Contact
Contact name - Frances Gilbert
Contact email - [email protected]
Phone - +1 850-201-2944
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsabilityalliance/
Upcoming events
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