Adaptive Sports Program

1. April 1, 2024

   ‘Horse mastermind’ helps those with disabilities learn to ride

   Jenny Jones, a supervisor in the Medical School Office of Research, is involved with Therapeutic Riding Inc., where she helps people with disabilities ride horses.

2. May 22, 2023

   Disability services navigator aims for fourth Paralympics

   Chuck Aoki, community access navigator with U-M’s Adaptive Sports & Fitness program, has competed in wheelchair rugby in three Summer Paralympics Games. 

3. July 6, 2021

   Okanlami named Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services director

   Oluwaferanmi Okanlami has been named director of Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services. overseeing Services for Students with Disabilities, the U-M Adaptive Sports & Fitness Program, and the existing Testing and Accommodation Centers.

4. July 2, 2020

   Services for Students with Disabilities names interim director

   Oluwaferanmi Okanlami has been named interim director of Services for Students with Disabilities. He also will become director of Adaptive Sports, a newly established unit within Student Life. 

5. November 5, 2019

   Adaptive Sports Program gaining momentum at U-M

   The past year has seen the initiation of the U-M Adaptive Sports Program, which is breaking down physical, educational and social barriers, and leverages community interest with athletics and academics.