What we do

In the United States alone, more than 74 million people have a physical disability, including over two million people living with limb loss. These individuals often face tremendous barriers to physical activity, including a lack of knowledge of how to exercise, inability to obtain adaptive equipment or prosthetic devices, social exclusion from sports, and more. In fact, about 25% of individuals with any disability report being inactive during the week.

Beach volleyball represents an incredible opportunity for people with disabilities to get active and excel in sport. While the beach volleyball community is known for acceptance and inclusion, it is not known for a strong representation of individuals with disabilities, and there are few ways for these individuals to get involved. ICN is working to change that.

ICN provides training opportunities, creates educational programs, and offers equipment support to make it normal for adaptive athletes to step onto any beach volleyball court and to excel in life. Learn about our programs and clinics.

 
 
 
 
 
Jon Aharoni
 

Who we are

Jon Aharoni and Dave Newkirk founded ICN in 2022. Together, they develop and lead programs and outreach activities that empower adaptive athletes and enhance the sport of beach volleyball.

 
 
 

Who our athletes are

Our adaptive athletes make a difference in the sport of beach volleyball and in the world. They are not extraordinary because of or despite their disabilities—they are extraordinary because of the positive impact they make on their teams, peers, and communities. They are making it normal for any athlete to step on any court and excel.

 
 

Athlete bio on Skye McDermott courtesy of our partners at p1440 and World ParaVolley.