Adaptive Athletics Association

Name: Alycia Busciglio

Hometown: CA

Biography:

Alycia Busciglio received a European Masters Degree in Adapted Physical Activity from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. The culturally diverse program was centered on all aspects and populations pertaining to disability, sport science and inclusion. She worked with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) within the Educational Department where she actively partook in the development, implementation and completion of IPC’s Paralympic School Day Project a program that is practiced globally today. Alycia also has Bachelors Degree in Adapted Physical Education from California State University, Chico.  While completing her undergraduate studies, she had the opportunity to learn the theory and science of inclusion in adapted sports. At the same time she was able to apply the theory into practice in a multitude of inclusive educational sport and fitness settings.  Throughout her education Alycia also was involved with the Special Olympics where she worked instrumentally with their public relations team, event organizing and coaching staffs.  She is currently involved in the community hands on as a motivational speaker on the local level spanning out internationally.  She is a Woman’s Open Wheelchair Tennis player following the United States Tennis Association and International Tennis Federation schedules.

Beyond her widespread knowledge and participation in the world of disability, she has gained and honed invaluable business, marketing, and management savvy through her experience within Corporate America.  Her most recent industry focus has been for Java City, Colours N’ Motion Wheelchair Company, KrankcycleRx and now Adapted Athletics Association.  She has been involved personally and professionally in disability sports movements for over 25 years and through this involvement she has gained a working knowledge of the importance, need and want of adapted sports and inclusive fitness both nationally and internationally.