- More members who can add a richness and a diversity to the environment
- Your club will learn a new dimension of sport through interaction with, or coaching athletes with a disability
- The experience of developing friendships and working with people who have a disability will make a difference in the lives of everyone involved
- Your opportunities for media exposure will increase because your club is inclusive
- Families and friends of athletes with a disability will become active, supportive and more aware of your inclusiveness, thus increasing participation and attendance at your club events
- The potential for your club to gain access to community funding at a local level
- Your softball program will develop better community relations
- Your colleagues and student athletes will gain new insights into teaching basic skills and reaching out to others
- As a committed leader within the community, your leadership role will be reinforced and enhanced
- Awareness levels about the capabilities of individuals with a disability will be increased among your club’s administrators, players, officials and volunteers
