AIC and CHD partner for inclusive basketball event

all about inclusivity and fun this evening at an event held at AIC, proving basketball is a sport accessible for everyone. 22 News reporter Kaylee Thomas was at the event and joins us live with how a program is making a difference for those living with disabilities. >> Sierra AIC's basketball court was alive with excitement, teamwork, and some serious hoop shooting. All thanks to a partnership creating opportunities for everyone to play the sport. The Center for Human Development's all-in barrier free recreation program offered a chance for those of all abilities to learn fundamental basketball skills all alongside AIC athletes. Small groups came together, did some shooting, did some dribbling, did some some pass work. The event saw huge success in October, and on Wednesday, it was brought back for a second time. >> We've had a great turnout so far. Um we've had both wheelchair users and stand up players um all different types of ability levels uh doing this program and it's really great to see. >> The goal was simple to create an inclusive environment where everyone could experience the joy of basketball no matter who they are. >> Everybody needs to see that they have a spot and they have a seat at the table and they're able to um be here and show their skills and really have that platform where they can they can show us their talent. highlevel athletes provided coaching, encouragement, and mutual support. >> It's a way for people to look up to somebody that's achieving something that's really spectacular. Uh but also for our students to recognize and realize that they are role models in more ways than they can imagine. >> Organizers aim to have more of these clinics in the future, continuing to fulfill their promise of accessibility and inclusion one slam dunk at a time. CHD's next big event will be adaptive rock climbing on December 1st. It will be taking place at the Central Rock Gym in Hadley. working for you. Key Thomas, 22 News.