Chicago, IL · Est. 2025
Gear That
Elevates
Every Athlete

AAAP provides high-quality, professional jerseys and apparel to wheelchair basketball athletes and programs — free of charge. Every athlete deserves to look and feel like a pro.

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100%
Free to Athletes
0$
Cost to Programs
WCB
Wheelchair Basketball Focus
501c3
Nonprofit Organization
What We Do
Leveling the
Playing Field

AAAP works directly with wheelchair basketball programs to supply the apparel that athletes need to compete and represent their teams with pride — at no cost to them.

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Quality Jerseys

High-quality, professional game jerseys and team gear for every player — customized to your program.

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Full Kits

Shooting shirts, warmup gear, and other apparel items depending on each program's specific needs.

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Pro Representation

Every athlete deserves to look and feel professional. Adaptive athletes face the same standards — they deserve the same gear.

How It Works
Simple Process,
Real Impact
1

Apply or Reach Out

Programs fill out our intake form or contact us directly with their needs and roster information.

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Custom Design

We gather your team info, colors, logos, and preferences to create a custom design you'll love.

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We Cover the Cost

AAAP fundraises and coordinates with sponsors to cover 100% of production and delivery costs.

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Delivery to Your Team

Finished apparel ships directly to your program — ready for your athletes to wear and compete.

AAAP

Adaptive Athlete Apparel Project

Judah Thacker
Judah Thacker
Founder & Executive Director
Our Story
Built by a Player,
For the Game

My name is Judah Thacker, and I am the founder of the Adaptive Athlete Apparel Project. I am a rising senior at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago. After volunteering with a local wheelchair basketball team, I observed a glaring discrepancy within wheelchair basketball programs. Growing up playing basketball, I was so happy to see others enjoying the game I loved; so much, in fact, that from the first practice I attended I knew that I wanted to make an impact. With that said, I decided to target a constantly overlooked part of the game. The gear!

As much as I love the sport itself, my favorite part of the game may have actually been the jerseys, shoes, and other apparel. Because of this love, when choosing what impact I want to make on the wheelchair basketball community, I decided to help the players look good so they can feel good and, of course, play good.

Mission, Purpose & Goals
Why AAAP Exists & Its Mission

Combine my passions for basketball, design, finance, and apparel to create and provide adaptive basketball apparel that athletes can wear with pride.

Provide high-quality, professional jerseys and gear to wheelchair basketball athletes and programs at no cost, ensuring adaptive athletes have the same standards of representation, pride, and professionalism as those in mainstream sports programs.

What We Provide
Everything a Team Needs

Custom Game Jerseys

High-quality, professional jerseys sized and designed specifically for each player on the roster.

Off-court Team Wear

Customized apparel featuring team identity, logos, player numbers, or any other specifications.

Warmup Gear

Pre-game warmup apparel to complete the professional look for every athlete.

Program-Based Apparel Needs

Additional apparel tailored to what each specific program requires most.

Our Work
Photo Gallery
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Upload a Photo

Click to add photos from gear deliveries, team moments, events, and accomplishments

Get Involved
Let's Work
Together

Whether you're a program looking for apparel, a potential sponsor, or someone who wants to support adaptive athletics — we want to hear from you.

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Apply as a Program

Wheelchair basketball program looking for apparel support? Apply and tell us about your team and needs.

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Become a Sponsor

Your contribution goes directly to purchasing professional gear for adaptive athletes who need it most.

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General Inquiry

Have a question or want to learn more? Reach out directly and we'll get back to you soon.

Programs
Apply for Apparel Support

Tell us about your program and what you need. We'll follow up to discuss design, sizing, and next steps.