Move United

Move United
Formation2020 as merger of Disabled Sports USA (1956) and Adaptive Sports USA (1967).
94-6174016[1]
Legal status501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Purpose"to provide national leadership and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness through participation in community sports, competition, recreation, high performance sport and educational programs."[2]
HeadquartersRockville, Maryland[1]
Coordinates39°05′22″N 77°09′04″W / 39.0895234°N 77.1511348°W / 39.0895234; -77.1511348
Region served
 United States
Glenn Merry[1]
John Blossom[1]
AffiliationsMember of United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Revenue (2014)
$3,540,855[1]
Expenses (2014)$3,248,182[1]
Employees (2013)
16[1]
Volunteers (2014)
745[1]
Websitewww.moveunitedsport.org

Move United is an American non-profit organization devoted to the promotion of parasports among youths and adults with physical disabilities. The organization operates community parasports programs via over 150 local chapters across the country.[3] Move United was formed in 2020 as a merger of two organizations; Disabled Sports USA, which was first founded in 1956 and based in Rockville, Maryland,[4][5] and Adaptive Sports USA, a second organization founded in 1967. Move United is a member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.[6] As of 2020, the organization operates programs serving 100,000 residents in 43 states.[6] In 2020, the two organizations merged as Move United, introducing a new identity by Superunion. A goal was announced for the organization to serve 90% of the U.S. population with local programs by 2028, in time for the 2028 Summer Paralympics in Los Angeles.[6]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". Move United. Guidestar. September 30, 2014.
  2. ^ "Our Mission". Move United. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
  3. ^ A.G. Sulzberger, "Accustomed to Wheels, Thrill-Seeking Injured Veterans Take Wing", The New York Times, September 3, 2011
  4. ^ Jamie Francisco, "Wheelchair hockey teams bash with the best", Chicago Tribune, April 27, 2006
  5. ^ Jay Apperson, "Disabled athletes play hard", Baltimore Sun, December 14, 1999
  6. ^ a b c "Disabled Sports USA and Adaptive Sports USA merge under new name". Inside the Games. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-02.