ACEing Autism has served the adaptive tennis community since it was founded in 2008 by Richard Spurling and Dr. Shafali Jeste in Boston, Mass. In the beginning, it was a small, family-run organization fueled by the unwavering support of volunteers and advocates. Today, there are 100+ programs across the United States, and Akron, Ohio just won Program of the Year!
The announcement said: Congratulations to Akron for being ACEing Autism’s Program of the Year in 2023! Program Directors Katie Orlando and Tammy Simone, along with their team of volunteers, have built a warm and supportive environment where all of their athletes can actively engage and enjoy the sport of tennis… Additionally, Akron has been one of our pioneer sites introducing adult programming.
