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Your Athletics Journey Continues
There are more than 20 colleges and universities across the country that provide student-athletes with disabilities an opportunity to represent their school in competition. With programs established across 17 states from California to New York, your athletic journey is primed to continue after high school. Whether you compete in wheelchair basketball, Para track and field, wheelchair tennis or wheelchair rugby, opportunities await you to continue your athletic career.
Interactive map of the Para college sport landscape coming soon!
Current Collegiate Para Sport Programs#
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I chose the University of Alabama because it was the best place for me to continue both my basketball and academic careers. I love the program's dedication not only to us as athletes, but also to who we are as people. They are truly committed to making adaptive sports the best that they can possibly be. I am thankful for the resources that we have and for the university's support.
Bailey Moody | Basketball
Choosing the Right Program for You#
To start, identify the schools you are interested in attending. Research these institutions and their Para sport programs to see if they align with your academic and athletic goals. Once you have identified potential schools, reach out to the program administrators to indicate your interest and learn more about the programs.
Are Athletics Scholarships available for Collegiate Para Sport?
Each Para sport program operates differently. Some programs offer athletics scholarships while others do not. Ask program administrators what options are available for scholarships and/or financial aid at their institutions.
Can I play Multiple Sports in College?
In some cases, Para sport student-athletes compete in multiple sports during their college careers. If you’re interested in competing in multiple sports, ask the program administrator if this is possible. For example, the collegege wheelchair basketball season runs through early spring, which is when Para track and field and wheelchair tennis compete.
For more information...#
Visit the USOPC's Paralympic Sport Development website to get connected into Team USA's pipeline and visit the NCAA's Office of Inclusion page to learn more about how the NCAA is supporting athletes with disabilities.
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For questions regarding Paralympic sport development, please contact paralympicsport.info@usopc.org. For questions regarding NCAA inclusion, please contact the NCAA Office of Inclusion at inclusion@ncaa.org.