Adaptive Sports Education
How does Aztec Adaptive Sports educate the San Diego community about inclusive health?
As the President of Aztec Adaptive Sports, and Events Coordinator, Tia led an executive board and fellow students to bring awareness to SDSU's Adapted Athletics program, the Paralympics, and the need for adapted sports. AAS is committed to educating SDSU students and the San Diego community about how adapted sports are vital to inclusive health. During her time on the executive board, she helped plan Tokyo Vision: The Paralympic Perspective, a campus wide event featuring 5 Paralympians as guest speakers. The Paralympians shared their experience in Tokyo as well as their perspective on the adaptive sports movement, mental health in professional sports, and the journey to competing as an elite athlete. AAS has hosted many other Paralympians and adapted athletes as guest speakers as well, including gold medalist wheelchair tennis players, national champion swimmers, and more. Tia also led AAS to spread awareness through tabling on campus and at community events, on social media, through the College of Health and Human Services College Council, and through collaborations with the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at SDSU. She continues to volunteer at adaptive sporting events and educate others on the movement.
Important!
It only takes a minute to make a difference! Capitol Hill Day allows athletes, volunteers, and supporters to advocate for inclusive health and education. While over 250 people step into meetings on capitol hill, you can help educate officials and secure vital funding for Special Olympics from your home!