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Our Sponsors
Wheelchair Sports Cause Marketing
WSCM provides the primary financial support for the Thunderbirds from donations based on sales of coupon books promoting local businesses.
Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living
The AACIL assists people with disabilities and their families in living full and productive lives by offering advocacy and numerous services.
Primary workout and training facility for the Thunderbirds. The Novi center is one of five in the state of Michigan, located at 40000 Highpointe Blvd., 48375. Featuring state of the art exercise facilities, including resistance training and free weights, the mission of Lifetime Fitness is to "provide an educational, entertaining, friendly and inviting, functional and innovative experience of uncompromising quality that meets the health and fitness needs of the entire family.
A leader in the rehabilitative health care field for over 60 years, Wright & Filippis provides support to the Thunderbirds, sponsors the handcycle and wheelchair divisions of the Detroit Marathon, and promotes sports for people with disabilities.
Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Parks and Recreation provides a variety of year-round recreation opportunities, and is a leader in including people with disabilities in all recreational programs.
Other Useful Links
Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame
Established by Tony Filippis, Sr. in 1999, the ADHOF honors the outstanding achievements in sports by athletes with disabilities, while recognizing their contributions to the community.
The hub for adaptive sports and recreation in Mid-Michigan. They make equipment available for trials and provide a variety of sports and recreation programs throughout the area.
Hosted by Roger McCarville, this PBS television show highlights the accomplishments of people with disabilities in Michigan, emphasizing achievement in athletics. The website includes programming and schedule information along with several adaptive sports links.
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
The NWBA is the governing body for wheelchair basketball. Among other resources, you can find here a history of wheelchair basketball in America and the rules of the game.
United States Hand Cycling Federation
Official site, providing information on hand cycling basics, clinics, upcoming competitions and results to nation-wide events.
Michigan Disability Sports Alliance
Organization assisting athletes with physical disabilities in training while providing opportunities to compete in sports. Site includes information on various sports as well as how to become an alliance member.
Michigan Wheelchair Athletic Association
Non-profit organization promoting and raising awareness in wheelchair sports across Michigan. The organization also organizes and finances the annual “Wheelchair Games.”
Hosts sports clinics and provides resources on equipment and upcoming events.
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
Information resource guide to recreation and wellness. Includes fact sheets on several sports, providing rules and equipment information. Also has research results, detailing the effects of sport participation on people with disabilities.