WHEELS ON CAMPUS -- A GUIDE TO WHEELCHAIR-FRIENDLY HIGHER EDUCATION (part 26)

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Robb Taylor, an assistant coach of the gold medal-winning Men’s U.S. Paralympic Basketball Team, was recruited by Donald a decade ago to be the first full-time coach of the coed wheelchair basketball team. 

Taylor and Donald are quick to point out that the team is far from a feel-good program, but rather is a recruiting tool that brings the best and brightest student athletes who are able to meet Auburn’s high academic standards.