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ATA SERVES VETERANS

Serving those who Served!

ATA is a nonprofit built to make fitness training more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities-especially Veterans who deserve training from educated and informed adaptive fitness coaches, using appropriate equipment, and a community that expects progress.

We serve Veterans by improving the system around them: educating coaches, resourcing community programs, and supporting operational capacity so training is not a one-off event-it’s a sustainable pathway.

VETERAN SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Veteran Support Program

AIT Scholarship

(Coach & Provider Education)

Who it’s for: Fitness coaches, therapists, adaptive sport staff, and community leaders serving Veterans with disabilities.

What it provides: A scholarship toward ATA’s Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer (AIT) certification so providers can deliver safe, effective, inclusive training.

Outcome: More qualified professionals → better coaching experiences → more Veterans training consistently.

What’s included: Access to AIT Online or AIT Seminar options

Self-Paced Online Course
scholarship covering $499 of the course cost. The Grantee contributes $50 toward the remaining course fee at the time of registration

Two-Day In-Person Seminar Course
scholarship covering $499 of the standard $999 course registration fee

Grant Application: Jan 12, 2026 – March 31, 2026

AIT Scholarship Application

Community Program Support

(Equipment)

Who it’s for: Gyms, nonprofits, VA-adjacent programs, and community adaptive sport programs serving Veterans.

What it provides: Funding support for adaptive equipment that removes barriers and expands what coaches can safely deliver.

Examples (customize):

  • Accessible strength tools (grips, straps, benches, specialty attachments)
  • Adaptive conditioning options (ski/row mods, stability supports)
  • Facility-based inclusion upgrades (storage, setup systems, signage/contrast tools)

Selection focus: Highest impact per dollar-equipment that benefits many Veterans over time.

Grant Application: Feb 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026

Veteran Support Program
Veteran Support Program

Community Program Support

(Operations / Coaching)

Who it’s for: Community programs that are ready to deliver consistent coaching but need support to staff it.

What it provides: Funding support for coaching operations-so programs can run training consistently and sustainably.

Examples: Coach pay for adaptive sessions and classes

Grant Application: Feb 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026

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