Achilles International Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Achilles International is a nonprofit organization based in New York City, New York, that aims to enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics. It pursues this goal by offering programs and partnerships that broaden access to sport and foster inclusive participation. The organization emphasizes endurance and competitive athletic involvement as pathways to inclusion. A hallmark program is the Achilles Freedom Team, which engages veterans with disabilities through endurance sports and community activities. A notable recent development is a partnership with New York Road Runners in 2025 to host a discussion at the NYRR RUNCENTER tied to the Hope & Possibility 4M event, illustrating joint efforts to highlight running's impact on athletes' lives beyond sport. In 2026, Achilles International was recognized with the Military Advocacy Award for its Achilles Freedom Team, a program that supports veterans with disabilities through endurance sports and community engagement.