ACCESS SPORTS provides ACCESS to team SPORTS for young athletes with disabilities. We partner with local organizations to bring team sports to over 150 athletes in and around Elmhurst, IL. We currently organize soccer, basketball, baseball, and track programs for athletes with disabilities ages 5-22.
ACCESS SPORTS began in 2007 with one sports program (Soccer) and only six (6) athletes.
Dena Seidenfuss is the founder of Access Sports. She believed young athletes with and without disabilities should have the opportunity to engage in recreational and sports programs in their communities. Dena’s vision for Access Sports was to create programs that would resemble typical peers’ programs and include the support needed for young athletes with diverse needs to be successful.
Access Sports is an hour of pure joy and inspiration. As I sit on the sidelines and watch my son and his new friends play soccer together, I am in awe of the pure joy they receive from each other! I am grateful to be on the sidelines with my new friends, too, and to witness the simple pleasures in life. Thank you Access Sports!
Ben - Parent
Our mission is to provide young athletes with disabilities opportunities to participate in an array of community based sports in a fun and meaningful way.
Our Vision is to develop a sustainable sports program for our communities most vulnerable members. A program that could be replicated for any community that wanted to start a similar initiative.
A program that unites the community with the help from coaches and over 100 youth volunteers, that tirelessly and courageously embrace the compassionate act of INCLUSION.
Your support can change the game for our athletes. Donate today and contribute to a legacy of inclusion, excellence, and community in sports. Together, we can make every dribble count.
Get involvedGive AnnuallyHALL OF FAME
$10, 000
charitable partner
$1, 000
All-star
$100
GOLD MEDAL
$5, 000
MVP
$500
friend
$50
cHampion
$2,500
Community Partner
$250
in-kind sponsor
ANY
Thank You Sponsors – for supporting these special athletes in our community!
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ACCESS SPORTS is a tax exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. ACCESS SPORTS Identification Number (EIN) is 27-4034592.