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1 in 4 adults in the United States have some type of disability.
Sport participants with disabilities are more than 2x as likely to be employed than the general population.
Every year of adaptive sport participation results in a 4% increase in the likelihood of employment.
BlazeSports America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed as the legacy organization of the 1996 Paralympic Games held in Atlanta, Georgia. These games, the first of their kind held in the United States, showed the world the power and spirit of adaptive and Paralympic sport. For nearly 30 years our mission has been to change the lives of children and adults with a physical disability such as a spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, amputation or visual impairment. BlazeSports was founded to provide ongoing programming in adaptive sport, recreation, and physical activity to Georgia’s youth, adults, veterans and military personnel with physical disabilities and PTSD. In 2007, BlazeSports added a Training and Education division to increase the capacity of local service providers across the United States to provide adaptive sports programs in their communities and schools.
BlazeSports America’s mission is to change the lives of individuals with physical disabilities through adaptive sport and recreation.

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We’re officially one month out from our 7th Annual Run, Roll, and Row 5K! Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 5th, and get ready for a morning of movement, community, and fun at Brook Run Park. There are multiple ways to participate, so everyone can join in! Whether you’re taking on the 5K Run and Roll, participating in the Virtual Row, or joining us for the Wally Bell One Mile Fun Run, there’s an opportunity for everyone to get involved. Bring your friends, gather the family, and join us as we come together to support adaptive sports and athletes with physical disabilities. 🗓Saturday, December 5, 2026 🕙10 AM start 📍Brook Run Park 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody, GA Click the link in our bio to register and start your fundraising team!

The Atlanta Hawks’ Hoop It Up 3v3 Tournament brought players together for a fast-paced, three-on-three basketball competition featuring multiple divisions, including wheelchair basketball. BlazeSports Jr. Hawks athletes and alumni showed out on the court! Current Blaze athletes and alumni Eric, Daniel, Martinez, Dylan, and Dennis joined the competition, showcasing their skills on the court. Congratulations to our division champs: Junior Division, the Blaze Ballers: Titus Steere, Noah Fansler, and Paul Sturtz. Adult Division Blaze Firepower: Ki Yun, Jordan Bates, Kayleah Holliman, and Walt Johnson. Thank you to the Atlanta Hawks for supporting wheelchair basketball and creating opportunities for our athletes to compete!

✨ TWO WEEKS UNTIL THE TRIUMPH GALA ✨ Come together for an unforgettable evening celebrating 30 years of BlazeSports and the athletes, families, coaches, and supporters who make our work possible. Hear inspiring stories from Paralympians, celebrate the power of adaptive sports, and connect with a community committed to creating opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities. Make plans to join us on October 30th. Purchase your tickets today and be part of this milestone celebration. 🎟️ Click the link in our bio to purchase your tickets today!

What a way to kick off the season! 🏀 Our Jr. Hawks Prep and Varsity teams had a great first tournament of the season last weekend at the 2026 Clemson Classic! Our Prep team took home the championship, while our Varsity team finished as runner-up. Special congratulations to our individual award winners: All-Tournament Prep Team: Noah Fansler All-Tournament Varsity Team: Braxton Munkel Sportsmanship Award: Jordan Bates We are so proud of our athletes and the hard work they put in on and off the court. Here’s to a great season ahead! Go Jr. Hawks!

🏀 Hear what our athletes are most excited about as both our Varsity and Prep teams gear up for their first tournament of the season at the Clemson Classic this weekend! Stay tuned throughout the weekend for score updates and tournament highlights. Good luck Jr. Hawks!

Every athlete has a beginning. This week is National Youth Sports Week, and we’re celebrating the moments that inspire young athletes to try something new, believe in themselves, and discover what they can achieve. Stay tuned throughout the week as we share more about the adaptive sports we offer! @TeamUSA | #NationalYouthSportsWeek

🏈 The 2026 USAWFL Atlanta Tournament kicks off tomorrow! Get ready for an exciting weekend of competitive wheelchair football as teams from across the country battle it out in an action-packed, two-day tournament. Come out and experience the speed, skill, and intensity of wheelchair football as teams take the field for a weekend of exciting competition. Admission is FREE! Come out, volunteer, bring your friends and family, and experience an incredible weekend of wheelchair football! . . . #WheelchairFootball #AdaptiveSports #usawfl

🏈 We need YOU on the sidelines! Georgia’s first wheelchair football tournament is coming to Kennesaw next weekend, and volunteers are essential to making this tournament happen. Help with scorekeeping, stats, downs, and more while watching teams from across the country compete in an exciting weekend of wheelchair football. Click the link in our bio to sign up to volunteer and be part of the action!

“The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.” — Joe Paterno Rain or shine, the work doesn’t stop. Our Atlanta Falcons Wheelchair Football Team was out there putting in the work this morning. Their dedication and commitment to preparation are what make this team so special. Rainy mornings like this show just how dedicated they are to getting better. #RiseUp 🏈

BlazeSports invites you to an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Triumph of the Human Spirit Awards Gala on Friday, October 30th at The Stave Room in Atlanta, GA, as we proudly celebrate our 30th Anniversary. This year marks a special milestone for BlazeSports as we celebrate 30 years of creating opportunities through adaptive sports and recreation. Join us as we honor the extraordinary individuals whose courage, leadership, dedication, and commitment to inclusion have helped strengthen the adaptive sports community. Guests will enjoy an evening of celebration, inspiring stories, recognition, and connection as we reflect on three decades of BlazeSports and look ahead to the next generation of athletes, families, and communities. Come celebrate 30 years of BlazeSports and the extraordinary people who embody the Triumph of the Human Spirit. ✨ Click the link in our bio to reserve your table today

30 years ago, Atlanta welcomed the world for the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games, creating a lasting impact on adaptive sports. BlazeSports America was formed as the legacy organization of the Paralympic Games, carrying that impact forward for 30 years and creating opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities through adaptive sports and recreation. From August 17–25, join us as we celebrate 30 years of impact. Our goal is to bring together 300 supporters, each giving $30, to raise $9,000 in celebration of our 30th Anniversary. Every gift helps expand access to adaptive sports and recreation and supports the growth of new and emerging sport opportunities like adaptive soccer, wheelchair football, and more. 30 years brought us here. Your support helps take us forward. Celebrate 30 with a $30 gift and be part of what comes next. Click the link in our bio to give 🔥

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 5, for our 7th Annual Run, Roll, and Row 5K! The event features the 5K, where participants can run, walk, roll, or row, and the Wally Bell One Mile Fun Run, welcoming families and participants of all ages and abilities. This event raises support for adaptive sports and athletes with physical disabilities. Super Early Bird Registration opens August 1st. These discounted spots are limited, so save the date and get ready to run, roll, or row with us! #Blaze5K26

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