Adaptive News | USTA Foundation

ACEing Autism clinic brings awareness, opportunities at US Open

Aug 24, 2016 01:00 PM

Children from across the New York area got to practice like the pros as part of a partnership between the USTA Foundation and nonprofit community-based organization ACEing Autism. Read More

Adaptive wheelchair tennis programs helping teenage star Nieh shine

Oct 15, 2015 03:00 PM

New York teenager Joanna Nieh is one of the best multi-sport athletes in America. Now, she’s quickly becoming one of the top young wheelchair tennis players in the world. Read More

2015 Wounded Warrior tennis camp another huge success

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Sep 28, 2015 01:01 PM

For the fourth year in a row, the San Diego District Tennis Association hosted a national adaptive tennis camp for more than 50 wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans and their caregivers. Supported by the USTA Foundation, this event is the only one of its kind in the country. Read More

ACEing Autism clinic proves to be smash hit at US Open

Aug 26, 2015 01:46 PM

Youngsters of all ages hit the tennis courts during the 2015 US Open as part of the second ACEing Autism clinic on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Read More

Foundation heads up charity efforts for 2015 BNP Paribas Showdown

Feb 25, 2015 04:04 PM

The 2015 BNP Paribas Showdown is right around the corner and the USTA Foundation will be front and center in New York City to herald one of tennis’ biggest nights for charity. Read More

Forty-four organizations receive USTA Foundation grants, scholarships in 2014

Jan 29, 2015 05:40 PM

The USTA Foundation awarded $741,500 in grants – both program grants and capacity building grants – to 44 organizations nationwide to complete its 2014 funding cycle. Read More

San Diego to Host Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp

The San Diego District Tennis Association will host the Fourth Annual National Wounded Warrior Tennis Camp, May 18-24. More than 50 wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans are expected to participate. The application deadline is Feb 28. Read More

Sylvia Swartz is a "Hero Among Us"

While speaking with Sylvia Swartz about tennis, it becomes evident early on that she has a true passion for the sport and a unique dedication to helping others. Recently, the Boston Celtics honored Swartz with their "Hero Among Us Award" for her work with the Handi-Racket Tennis program The award recognizes individuals who have made an overwhelming impact on the lives of others. Read More

USTA honors ACEing Autism with Community Service Award

ACEing Autism has been awarded the 2014 USTA National Adaptive Tennis Community Service Award. ACEing Autism has 32 tennis programs in 13 states serving the needs of about 500 children with autism on a weekly basis. Read More

Young Buddy Up Tennis athletes give back

Will Gibson and Aidan Elliott have recently returned from Youngstown, Ohio, helping the Buddy Up Tennis program open its eighth location. Although only 9 years old, Aidan and Will are “veteran” athletes in the Buddy Up Tennis program and have evolved into the role of peer models. Both young athletes have Down syndrome. Read More