Arizona Disabled Sports Employee Directory
Spectator SportsArizona, United States2-10 Employees
Arizona Disabled Sports (AzDS) provides adaptive sports and recreation opportunities for people with a wide range of disabilities. Through partnerships with the City of Mesa Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities and Mesa Public Schools, AzDS offers weekly training, recreational activities, social events and special programs designed to enhance physical health, self-confidence, socialization and overall quality of life for participants from ages six through adulthood. The organization operates in the spectator sports field, coordinating a variety of programs that include the Arizona Heat for individuals with physical or visual impairments, as well as the Team Mesa Bulldogs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, with additional special interest classes and outdoor programs. AzDS also hosts multi-day competitions and regional events, such as the Desert Challenge Games and related racing, swimming and track & field opportunities, alongside other regional gatherings like the West Coast Conference Bid Regional Wheelchair Basketball Tournament and the Pedal N' Paddle Fest. Based in Mesa, Arizona, AzDS collaborates with local partners to provide accessible sports experiences and avenues for athletes to pursue advancement through national and regional competitions. A recent leadership update announced the appointment of an Executive Director to guide its programming and community engagement.