Adaptive Tennis
USTA Florida works to make tennis an inclusive sport for all. No matter who you are, we work together to provide a welcoming and safe environment for all players.
Tennis For All
Adaptive Tennis
We promote, develop and support programs for individuals with differing physical and/or mental abilities and circumstances, and encourage facilities to provide adaptive tennis opportunities in their communities.
Our outreach includes collaboration with organizations who serve special populations, participation at state events and support to Adaptive tennis programs through grants.
Click the logos to find out more about the organizations in Florida below who offer Adaptive Tennis programs.
Featured Program – Love Serving Autism
Love Serving Autism’s mission is to expand life skills, especially functional communication, through multidisciplinary specialized therapeutic tennis instruction to increase community inclusion and independence of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Developmental Challenges.
The goal is for the participants to apply their newly learned skills throughout the community, including school, workplace, social/recreational gatherings, and home settings.
“Serving Autism On And Off the Tennis Court”
Special Olympics Florida Provider Guidelines & Protocols
Special Olympics Florida in partnership with USTA Florida is excited to return to in-person training for tennis activities. Coaches and volunteers who intend to lead any in-person trainings must have completed the steps and training provided in the guidelines and protocols below.