Fly Without Limits Celebrates One Year of Empowering Individuals with Disabilities
Fly Without Limits, a global disability empowerment organization founded by Paralympic gold medalist Matt Scott, marks its one-year anniversary with remarkable achievements. Based in San Francisco, the organization has positively impacted nearly 100 individuals with physical disabilities and invested over $100,000 into the disability community.
Key Initiatives
Fly Without Limits has launched several successful programs:
1. Fly Without Limits Camp for Champs: Sends youth athletes aged 8-18 to wheelchair basketball camp, promoting sports engagement and physical activity.
2. Fly Without Limits Taking Flight Program: A community outreach initiative that removes barriers and provides essential support for individuals with disabilities.
3. DK3 Powered by Fly Without Limits 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament: Offers a competitive platform for wheelchair basketball players of all levels, with a grand prize of $15,000. This groundbreaking event features Paralympians, collegiate athletes, women’s and men’s teams, junior athletes, and wounded veterans.
Matt Scott, PLY, Executive Director, states, “We’re dedicated to transcending societal limitations imposed on the disability community. Our mission is to create a future where individuals with physical disabilities can thrive and reach their full potential. Through strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives, we’re fostering a more inclusive and equitable world.”
Commitment to Accessibility
Fly Without Limits demonstrates unwavering commitment to providing customized equipment, ensuring comfort and confidence, and advocating for accessibility to enable individuals to live independently.
National Advocacy Efforts
Matt Scott’s advocacy extends to the national level:
– Engagement with the United States Department of Transportation to shape inclusive legislation.
– Collaboration with Senator Tammy Duckworth to promote the Fitness and Exercise for All Act, aimed at creating equitable opportunities in public gyms for people with disabilities.
For more information, visit: www.flywithoutlimits.org