IG: Driving_For_Inclusivity
Recognizing the lack of accessibility in sports and competition for neurodiverse individuals, particularly in golf, I embarked on a mission to level the playing field. I began Driving For Inclusivity in 2023. I developed a comprehensive weekly golf skills training curriculum for disabled patrons that included swing drills and putting practice. I also collected hundreds of golf clubs, tees, and bags to provide neurodiverse young people with opportunities to participate and build a hobby to enjoy. I established a neurodiverse golf team at my high school, Miami Palmetto Senior, offering weekly skills training and mentorship support to empower these new athletes toward competition. From regional to state competition, we brought home some winning medals. Their sheer joy of these neurodiverse young people was palpable. This taught me that anything is possible when we are willing to contribute and level the playing field. .

I am now embarking on bringing Driving For Inclusivity outside of my school site and into the community to give disabled children and young adults, recently out of school with limited social networks, an opportunity to build new skills through golf training, take home equipment, and most importantly participate in competition and socialization.

With the Awesome Foundation Miami's support, I will begin a series of golf skills training days in the Fall on Saturdays culminating in a tournament. Once I have received small donations to buy needed equipment outside of the drive, but once this community neurodiverse golf program is successful, I plan to encourage the golf courses to take on this initiative moving forward with my support.