The Amputee Coalition’s National Conference, Elevate Together Towards Tomorrow, kicked off Wednesday with the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) Adaptive Tennis Clinic on the schedule.
For the 4.1 million limb loss and limb difference community members, the Amputee Coalition’s national conference offered a unique experience, allowing them to interact with cutting-edge prostheses and healthcare technologies, enabling informed decisions about their care and support.
The Adaptive Tennis Clinic introduced Adaptive Standing Tennis, tailored to individuals with physical disabilities who play tennis standing alongside wheelchair tennis. From novices to seasoned players, the clinic welcomed individuals of all tennis abilities.
Darian Banks, a USTA’s National Community Outreach team member: “Witnessing the transformative power of sports in breaking down barriers and fostering camaraderie has been truly inspiring.
In Florida, the USTA also promotes adaptive tennis during National Disability Pride Month. In collaboration with SportsAbility Alliance, the USTA sponsored an event in Tallahassee that drew a record number of participants, ranging from children to adults.
Will Speed, the USTA Florida’s Adaptive Play Coordinator, noted that tennis is “the most inclusive sport in the world” because “the game can be played by anybody regardless of abilities with minimal changes to the game, and everyone deserves the opportunity to live life through sport and recreation.”
