The Para Guide Foundation was founded in Charlotte, NC as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization in 2017 with the purpose of supporting adaptive athletes in the pursuit of accessibility, inclusion, and equity. Para Guide provides training for volunteers who want to become sighted guides, sighted guides and pilots for athletes in need, transportation to and from events, coaching and training plans to prepare athletes for upcoming events and grants for athletes who need financial assistance for the events they participate in.