The Bionic Project, Inc. was founded by Will Borden in 2018. An avid runner and below-the-knee amputee, he saw an unmet need for athletic events that welcomed people of all abilities. Will created the Bionic5k in Harvard Square in 2018 and launched a second race in San Francisco in 2022. Both events broke down barriers and built community in powerful ways. As a career educator, Will knew that programming specifically designed to engage young people was the next step to building a more inclusive future. Bionic’s education program launched in the fall of 2023. In our first year, we have worked in 34 schools in Massachusetts and California, engaging over 10,000 students.

Why the Bionic Project?

People with physical disabilities are among the most marginalized groups in Western society. Decades of inaccessible schools and workplaces, and prejudicial hiring practices, have kept them outside the mainstream of society. Most non-disabled people have grown up without a strong connection to anyone who has a physical disability. This lack of familiarity can lead to fear and indifference.

Our Mission

The Bionic Project aims to create a more inclusive world for everyone, regardless of physical ability. We dismantle disability bias, build empathy, and foster connection through education, story and sport.

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