During my high school years approximately around my sophomore/ junior year my basketball team including I myself attended the Hoops for Haiti fundraiser that Meredith Elementary school hosted. Hoops for Haiti helps aid the disaster relief fund that is held in Haiti. Hundreds of elementary school children paid $5 each for a chance to play with not only Neumann-Goretti’s women’s basketball team but also the men’s team too. All proceeds were meant to go directly to rebuild and fund schools in Haiti. I decided to talk about this specific service that I participated in because not only was it fun but I got to interact with kids younger than me and was able to put smiles on their faces, those who were there and hopefully those in Haiti knowing that they do have people who care and want to help them out in every way possible.…
Getting a job or education, traveling, going for a drink or to the cinema with friends are ordinary activities but for disabled people remain difficult to achieve.…
•Disability- A child in a wheelchair may not physically be able to join in with certain games and sports, therefore minimising the ability to participate in sports. However it is our right to take and inclusive approach and adapt activities for anyone with a disability.…
From working on these three assignments over the past few weeks, I learned a great deal of information dealing with some issues pertaining to both One-Mile and the Chico Co-op. From doing research on One-Mile, I learned that there are a lot of problems concerning the homeless issue and cleanliness of the park. The issues dealing with the Co-op were mostly centered around their relocation situation. At the moment, relocation is the Co-op’s main goal but they are experiencing problems with finding the ideal, sustainable location that will keep their users satisfied. Finding out the specifics of these problems was quite challenging. I had to look into each source even further to find more information with both place’s problems. The research methods…
http://208.112.118.116/disabili.html The website explains the benefits of early inclusion with students with and without disabilities. The…
Ability’s /disabilities : children and young people can face discrimination when participating in activity’s that single them out if they have a disability that won’t enable them to join in as much as others alternatively if the activity’s level is too low for a child’s ability they might stand out as having a better ability to do it then there friends and be singled out by them.…
This article discusses the importance of inclusion and how to implement it into physical education. “Inclusive physical education is based upon the zero reject principle, meaning that the program has a goal to meet the needs of all students regardless of the type of severity of disability” (Fitzpatrick, 1997, 4). Inclusion is a hard component to implement in physical education class. However, with the proper knowledge, guidance, proper staff support inclusivity can be an obtainable goal. “Teachers who apply the principles and philosophy of inclusive physical education are strong developmentalists who have a solid understanding of growth and development, motor behavior and pedagogical principles” (Fitzpatrick, 1997, 8).…
“Forty five percent of children in America live in low-income families” (Child Poverty 1). The many negative effects a low-income environment causes can greatly impact a child’s life. Keeping these children motivated to be successful and to get out of this negative environment can be difficult. As a Sport Management major, I plan to serve the common good by volunteering my time working with local high school volleyball teams located in Pontiac, Michigan. My goal is to motivate these young women to finish high school and get out of Pontiac.…
* This is then re-affirmed in immediate feedback between the students and the teaching staff.…
When I volunteered with Disability Resources & Education Services (DRES), I had the privilege of being apart of the rehab and training process of individuals with disabilities along with wheelchair athletes. DRES became a second…
An example in which I recall this law being exhibited would be this semester in Bearcat Buddies. In the community outreach program, there came a point at which we had a group reflection for tutors with the program. At this reflection, one theme arose on several occasions, the school had given too much work to be completed in an hour and that student growth was believed to be hindered by the rapid progress of each session. I recognized that everyone in the room valued the growth of their buddy, and so I saw an opportunity to help those around me grow to become better tutors. I stated my personal insight…
In high school, I joined Zonta Club to be involved with school and community. Zonta Club gave me an opportunity to reach out to people that had helped others and inspired other students to do the same. One of the unforgettable moments was when I volunteered in a fundraiser to help Alzheimer's disease. It was an event, called Rock-a-Thon, where kids and adults were together to raise awareness those who had the disease. Everyone was participating in the activities that were available in the event. There were games that both kids and elders could play with. They showed stories about the importance of being aware and helping those with Alzheimer’s disease. The event had shaped my views on giving back to the community. Service was not only about giving back, but it is also about learning from others. The joy that the people had even when there was a sickness in their life was incredible. It made me realize how I was fortunate to be living a life without the disease. The fundraiser had made me learn about the people in my town and the obstacles that had to endure and were still enduring. The event had impact the involvement and the appreciation I have over the…
From reading the book Out of My Mind, people with disabilities should be included in regular school activities for the following reasons. They also have brains and are as smart as any other student. Also, they will have an opportunity to feel normal like any other student. This exposure to kids with disabilities will also give the normal kids a chance to have diversity in the classroom. In the book Out of My Mind, the details show that people with disabilities should be included in regular school activities.…
A child that has a disability affecting their motor function will find difficulty participating in school sports activities. If they are unable to participate and have to be kept out of these activities, they may feel socially withdrawn. Team sports help children to create friendships through team building exercises, which in turn develop their social skills. If the child can’t join in, they may struggle to make friends and will be missing out on this social development.…
Throughout my softball career I have been a team player and leader. I often played as a utility player adapting to the team’s needs. My sophomore year of high school, myself and another teammate were co-captains. After getting hurt that season, I decided on starting the first Unified sports team at my high school. When creating the program, I wanted to create an inclusive environment that fostered teamwork and sportsmanship between people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities and those without disabilities. I believe that by playing sports myself was very instrumental in the success of the program I established. The Unified team that I play on has some of the best comradeship I have had on a team. Personally, I have seen a change in my sportsmanship. I have seen a return of the care-free pure enjoyment of…