ACEing Autism

04/21/2026

Week after week, our volunteers show up on courts across the country and do something pretty special. They build trust. Create belonging. Make space for fun. More than we could ever fit into one video. Thank you for showing up, every single week. It’s making a difference. 💙

04/20/2026

Student-led ACEing Autism programs across New Jersey are creating meaningful moments on and off the court. Proud of our Livingston program for being part of it.

“It takes one volunteer at a time,” said high school ACEing Autism volunteer Raghavi Aiyer. “It’s given me a purpose, and I’m sure it’ll give a lot of other people a sense of purpose as well.”

Read the full story: https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2026/04/nj-hs-tennis-players-open-their-courts-and-hearts-through-aceing-autism.html

04/20/2026

We love seeing this, especially during Volunteer Appreciation Month! 💙

04/17/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of EIGHT new community programs this month! 🎉 Please join us in welcoming the following locations to the ACEing family, bringing our total network to 244 communities nationwide.

🌟 Greenville, SC
🌟 Bloomfield, MI
🌟 St. Louis, MO (first program in Missouri!)
🌟 Newtown Square, PA
🌟 Hillsborough, NJ (Adults)
🌟 Port Washington, NY (Pickleball)
🌟 Upper East Side, NYC, NY
🌟 Mercer Island, WA

We can't wait to be part of these awesome communities! Want to be part of it? Find a program near you and join as a family or volunteer! https://aceingautism.org/ourprograms/

04/13/2026

ACEing volunteer Vincent Macallister has had a racket in his hand since he was six years old.

Earlier this year, he found himself rallying with his hero, Jenson Brooksby.

For a young athlete who sees himself in Jenson, that rally meant everything. It was more than just a cool moment. It was a reminder of what’s possible.

Read the full story at: https://aceingautism.org/aceing-autism/sharing-a-court-with-your-hero/

04/13/2026

Excited to be back in Mason, Ohio, this spring! 💙

04/09/2026

A day in the life of an ACEing Autism volunteer 💙

This Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating the people who show up week after week to create inclusive, joyful spaces on the court.

Every warm-up, every high five, every moment matters, and it wouldn’t be possible without you.

Thank you, Volunteers, for all that you do! 🎾 And thanks to in Boca Raton for giving us a behind-the-scenes peek!

04/06/2026

Last week at the Charleston Open = pure joy 🎾💙

13 amazing kids hit the courts alongside 20+ volunteers for our annual clinic, and the energy was unmatched.

Shoutout to our volunteers from the Medical University of South Carolina and LTP Tennis for showing up in such a big way, and to pro player Paula Badosa for making the day extra special with autographs and smiles all around!

04/03/2026

Grateful to USTA Midwest for spotlighting how we’re growing inclusive tennis through our Tennis On Campus partnership.

04/03/2026

What happens when you meet every athlete where they are? They find their place. They find their people. And they grow, on their own terms.

Rocky and Eli share the same court, but their paths look different. One started on the sidelines, and now he runs toward every ball. The other found his rhythm over time through trick shots and built from there.

There’s no one right way. No single timeline. Just the space for kids to grow, in a way that works for them. 💙

Read Rocky and Eli’s full story here: https://aceingautism.org/program-highlights/rocky-and-eli-two-paths-on-the-same-court/

04/02/2026

We’re so grateful to USTA Eastern and junior councils across the country for rallying their communities around this tennis pledge fundraiser in support of ACEing Autism.

From April 1–June 15, every game won can help grow opportunities for our athletes, on and off the court.

Register anytime and start playing for something bigger 💙
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccU2MafGzYMreNFG4rVSO4NjGOr76opLn6-Zuw57eZPTZncQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ7cZ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKaVhIZEM5bmdOVWFEaXhnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhA5HFzGKrXSXQC_1UUTypbxOrqg5ZzTentwtqMgiXlRJc_mxXI99TQB9-UM_aem_mBHaVjwjcYyl3LEggO1cbA

players and tournament players: Participate in the ACEing Autism tennis pledge fundraiser!

Simply play tennis to raise funds 🧩 Games won will be counted from April 1 through June 15. Participants may sign up at any point during the fundraising period, though early registration is encouraged.

Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccU2MafGzYMreNFG4rVSO4NjGOr76opLn6-Zuw57eZPTZncQ/viewform