BORP News & Updates
BORP Celebrates 35 Years of the ADA
BORP Celebrates 35 Years of the ADABy Ahmad Seyar Rahimi July 26 marked the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and BORP had several occasions this month to celebrate this landmark community milestone. On the 26th, we closed down our Berkeley
BORP High Fives Sweep the Wheelchair Rugby National Championship
Last month, the BORP High Fives won 1st place at the US Wheelchair Rugby Association Division II National Championships, held in Tampa Florida. In addition to clinching the gold, the team left the championship undefeated. Although entering as underdogs with a low seed and facing
Blasting Off: The Meteorites’ First Nationals Was One to Remember
Congratulations to our women’s wheelchair basketball team, the BORP Bay Meteorites, on an incredible showing at their first-ever NWBA Nationals in Fort Wayne, Indiana this past weekend! Coming in as the 15th seed, this squad improved every game and pulled off two upset victories against
Dana and Christopher Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grant
BORP receives $40,000 Quality of Life Grant from the Dana and Christopher Reeve Foundation to support expanded outreach and engagement of people with paralysis in the Latino/a/x communities in the Bay Area. Reeve Fdn Award Press Release “We are honored to receive this award,” says
BORP March Madness!
March is always a big month for basketball—and BORP was no exception! We hosted two exciting tournaments this past month packed with skill, hustle, and community spirit. On March 8–9, two of our newly NWBA-registered teams, the Bay Area Ballerz and the Meteorites, hosted a
BORP High Fives place Second at Paralyzed Veterans of America Tournament
The BORP High Fives wheelchair rugby team finished in 2nd place of Division II at the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) tournament held in Louisville, KY February 14 through 16. The tournament was open to Division I, II, and III teams of the US Wheelchair Rugby
BORP Wheelchair Basketball at UC Bears half-time
UC Basketball fans got a special treat on Wednesday (2/26/25) when BORP Adult Basketball players took over the court at halftime. Thank you to Kelly Cox at KLCƒotos for sharing these great photos of the event.
Building Confidence and Commumity: OFCY-Supported Outings for Blind and Low-Vision Youth
BORP has been organizing enrichment programming for blind and low-vision youth in Oakland for several years, providing meaningful opportunities for adventure, connection, and skill development. Each quarter, BORP staff plan a diverse range of outings for these teens, from outdoor adventures like hiking, beach trips,