The Cleveland Browns Foundation on July 18 gave athletes from the Achievement Centers for Children’s Adapted Football League the all-star treatment.
“Today is the best day,” said Nick Farran, who was thrilled to play football alongside his younger brother Zack at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea.
Both Nick and Zack are on the autism spectrum. Their mother, Tonya, said the Adapted Football League has helped improve her sons’ language, social and gross motor skills. The Achievement Centers for Children offer resources, support and recreational activities for children with disabilities. Mike Urban developed the Achievement Centers’ adapted sports program, which includes baseball, basketball, wheelchair basketball, football and soccer.