The Annual ACEing Autism Awards celebrate programs and leaders who are strengthening communities through inclusive tennis. These honorees exemplify the dedication, care, and leadership that help athletes with autism feel supported, confident, and connected on and off the court. Together, they represent the collective impact of volunteers across the ACEing Autism network. PROGRAM OF THE…
As many search for the causes of autism, an urgent possibility arises: maybe another question continues to go overlooked. Science will continue to study genetics, environment, and other important factors that may one day offer clearer answers. While science continues to explore causation, families live in the right now. And the truth is that another…
The courts were quiet, the stands still empty, when the first cheers rose from a group of young athletes in bright blue shirts. They weren’t pros (yet), but they played like the whole world was watching. Before the stadiums filled for championship tennis at the U.S. Open, nearly 100 children and adults with special needs…
ACEing Autism is deeply grateful to the dedicated volunteers who make our programs possible. Read More
Our ACEing Autism volunteers had a great time at the 4th annual GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge @gigisplayhousebuffalo. Buffalo Bills players, Zion Logue @le96ndary and Tyrell Shavers @rell4six added to the fun by joining in our tennis game with beach balls! Read More
For any typical teenager, it’s tough to wake up on Saturday morning and get the day started when you’d like nothing more than to just roll over, sleep in and enjoy a restful weekend. Marina Ruiz has lost track of how many times she’s had to rustle up her 15-year-old daughter Samantha and her son Ivan, 11, for their…
