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On Jan. 26, the National Alliance for Accessible Golf (Alliance) held its first Accessible/Inclusive Golf for Individuals with Disabilities Conference in Orlando, Fla. The event was held in proximity of the PGA Merchandise Show. GCSAA Government Affairs Director Chava McKeel serves on the board of the Alliance and spoke at the conference on the work GCSAA is doing to promote accessibility and inclusion.
The National Alliance for Accessible Golf is a charitable organization working to ensure the opportunity for all individuals to play the game of golf. The Alliance is represented by major golf organizations in the United States, organizations that provide services for people with disabilities and other advocates.
The organizations represented at the Conference included:
The conference featured speakers, panel discussions and collaboration on topics from the ADA to adaptive equipment to program development and program sustainability. Attendees included PGA and LPGA golf professionals, current and prospective grant recipients, local program coordinators, and others interested in inclusive opportunities.
PGA Executive Director Steve Jubb, said, "We are excited to present this forum to bring together those interested in furthering opportunities for individuals with disabilities in golf. We've found through our grants work that many instructors and program organizers have the same challenges - program development, sustainability, adaptive equipment, and how to engage with specific populations. Collaboration, idea sharing, and networking will be invaluable for attendees and, ultimately, the individuals who benefit from their efforts."
Through the presentation of the event, the Alliance continued to further its mission to increase participation of people with disabilities in the game of golf through awareness, education, training initiatives and program funding.