The Inclusion Effect

08/06/2024

https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2024/08/05/lawrence-sapp-paris-paralympic-games/

Here's a well-written article by the UMSL Daily, the school magazine for the University of Missouri - St. Louis. ❤

Equity in athletics for athletes with autism and/or intellectual disabilities is very important to Lawrence, and because I love him, it's important to me to. Being "allowed" to swim on a team isn't the same as feeling as if "you are a part of a team."

Reach out to me if you're interested in helping to move this needle forward an inch or a mile. Its long overdue for athletes with disabilities to get equitable opportunities for support and success like athletes without disabilities do.

Sapp will compete in the 100-meter butterfly. He previously placed fifth in the event at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympic Games.

05/05/2021

Join us tonight, 5/5/21 at 6:30 PM EST for our FREE EVENT!!
While sport has value in everyone's life, it’s even more important in the lives of people with disabilities. Unbeknownst to many, athletes with disabilities compete in sports at elite levels, in which qualifying times are only fractions behind athletes without disabilities. Competitive sports for athletes with disabilities (AWD) has dramatically increased over the past two decades in both disability-specific competitions and mainstream sporting events alongside able-bodied competitors.

It’s important for us to listen and hear your perspectives on your experiences with athletics and disabilities—the challenges and the joys. Sharing the challenges with others (who understand) helps us feel less alone and less "judged". It helps us feel supported and connected on this journey that can be extremely lonely and exhausting. Together, we'll raise awareness, acceptance, compassion, and hear each other’s stories.

Accessibility Bridge hosts a series of virtual roundtable discussions to give people with disabilities, their families, friends, and anyone who cares about them a place to listen and discuss shared experiences.

We want to hear it all! All voices and stories are important in our roundtable discussions.

Register here to receive access to the discussion: https://accessibilitybridgeroundtableseries.eventbrite.com

04/08/2021

https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2021/04/ucs-lawrence-sapp-a-hopeful-for-the-2021-paralympics-in-tokyo.html “Although King has coached both Olympians and Paralympians for over 30 years, he says that Sapp’s positivity is unlike any he’s seen before. “He steps up to the block and says, ‘I’m going to do my best,’ every single time.”

04/05/2021

If you live with, love, or support someone with a disability, these discussions are for you!

03/06/2021

We are excited to highlight a new vlog featuring Marina Martinez. Marina has been studying marketing at UGA through the Destination Dawgs program. She has be...

02/18/2021

Register to attend our FREE monthly yoga class. Join us tonight, 2/18/21 at 7:00 pm.

Gather some friends and join us tonight at 6:30 EST, for a FREE Virtual Yoga Class!

ALL abilities welcome!

This is a virtual session and you will participate from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Space is limited to 15 registrants and is first come first served.

Free Classes will be offered every month, so regularly check our calendar to see available dates.
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02/10/2021

Free virtual yoga class on 2/18/21! Sign up here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/138716870895

Gather some friends and join us on 2/18/21, for a FREE Virtual Yoga Class!

ALL abilities welcome!

This is a virtual session and you will participate from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Space is limited to 15 registrants and is first come first served.

Free Classes will be offered every month, so regularly check our calendar to see available dates.
https://accessibilitybridge.com/event-calendar

Register Here for the 2/18/21 class: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/138716870895

02/10/2021

12/29/2020

Conveniently give and track donations to Accessibility Bridge Corporation with the Givelify online and mobile donation app.

11/09/2020

Join us virtually as we end a successful year and celebrate people with disabilities, their achievements and the value of Inclusion.

10/14/2020

Save the Date for Accessibility Bridge Corporation's Inaugural Gala on December 10, 2020 to help celebrate people with disabilities, their achievements, and the value of Inclusion. This event will be a virtual evening of fun and a celebration of inclusion. Click the attached link to be added to the....