OTD Capstone Projects
Abstract
This doctoral capstone project was completed in partnership with ABLE Youth in Nashville, TN. ABLE Youth is a non-profit organization that uses sports as the motivation for children who use wheelchairs to reach their goals of independence. The two main goals of this project were as follows: One, to facilitate the Music City Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, the largest adaptive athletics event in Tennessee, and Two, to expand the variety of sports offered at the monthly Super Sports Saturday events. By the end of this capstone experience, volleyball and lacrosse were introduced to the ABLE youth program participants. Ideas for future development include additional sports and volunteer opportunities.
Publication Date
Spring 4-12-2024
Faculty Mentor
Dr Meegan D. Lambert, OTD, OTR/L, LMT
Department
Occupational Therapy, School of
College
Health Sciences & Nursing, Gordon E. Inman College of
Document Type
Poster
Degree
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Degree Level
Doctoral
Degree Grantor
Belmont University
Keywords
Adaptive athletics; wheelchair basketball; ABLE youth; sports; children; wheelchair users
Recommended Citation
Hurd, Alexandra, "Expanding the Availability of Adapted Athletics for Youth with Physical Disabilities in Middle Tennessee" (2024). OTD Capstone Projects. 188.
https://repository.belmont.edu/otdcapstoneprojects/188
