At United Adaptive Soccer Association, we’re committed to advancing knowledge and equity in adaptive sports.
Explore our library of resources designed to support athletes, organizers, and advocates in creating more inclusive events and experiences.
These 101 Guides introduces the various disciplines of adaptive soccer, providing background, rules, pathways, and tips to support the inclusion and growth of each form of adaptive soccer. It is written for players, families, coaches, referees, and administrators seeking to better understand and support athletes in this discipline.
U.S. SOCCER: SOCCER FORWARD FOUNDATION RESOURCE HUBIn this insightful conversation, Brendan Aylward and Joslynn Bigelow explore how behavior analysis principles can enhance coaching, with a strong focus on the power of language and communication in disability sports.
They dive into the need for better data tracking and census efforts in disability soccer, sharing ideas for developing an interactive map to connect players with local programs. Along the way, they reflect on the challenges and takeaways from building that tool.
The discussion also touches on entrepreneurship, navigating new ventures, and creative strategies for making fitness more inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities.
Moderated by Joslynn Bigelow, this dynamic panel brings together voices from across the sports and tourism landscape to reimagine what truly inclusive and accessible events can look like.
Featuring:
     • Marynka Rojas Gorgen – Paradragons USA (SDL)
     • Jazmin Zavala – Visit Fort Wayne (PDM, STS)
     • Consuelo Sanchez – Florida’s Sports Coast (SDLT)
With real-world examples and practical takeaways, the panel shares strategies for increasing participation, breaking down barriers, and designing experiences that reflect the needs of every athlete.
Joslynn Bigelow joins the Impact Boom podcast to share her journey from an 11-year-old adaptive athlete to an advocate, educator, and systems-change strategist driving equity through inclusive sport.
She explores how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) shapes her approach to coaching and consulting, breaking down barriers with individualized supports, motivation-based strategies, and a “don’t say no, say how” mindset.
The conversation highlights Joslynn’s dual leadership of Say How Consulting and the United Adaptive Soccer Association, offering a behind-the-scenes look at building an inclusive infrastructure – from national camps and coach training to curriculum development and policy-level advocacy.
She also talks radical inclusion, urging a shift from token gestures to intentional systems design that values lived experience, informed choice, and community-driven access – and her belief in the dignity of risk as essential to meaningful participation.
In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, Mike Bolland welcomes Joslynn Bigelow, founder and CEO of Say How Consulting, for a powerful conversation on disability advocacy, system navigation, and the importance of dignity of risk.
Joslynn shares her journey into advocacy, the origins of her consulting business, and her five guiding principles for creating inclusive services: dignity of risk, individual readiness, assess and address, authentic experience, and realistic opportunities.
This episode is a must-watch for families, advocates, and anyone passionate about building authentic opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
From navigating pushback in professional and personal spaces to transforming doubt into “speed bumps” rather than barriers, Joslynn Bigelow’s story is one of resilience, persistence, and purpose-driven work. She shares the powerful mindset of “Don’t say no, say how,” turning obstacles into opportunities to create real change.
If you’ve ever felt held back by “no” or wondered how to keep pushing for what matters despite the odds, this episode offers a raw and inspiring perspective on advocacy, breaking cycles, and finding strength in vulnerability. Earth Monster is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the real stories and biggest ideas that shape our lives.
