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In reply to the discussion: Schools must provide sports for disabled, US says [View all]pissedoffliblgimp
(13 posts)I am on the side of people who say waste of money to run separate programs. We already have special Olympics for the purpose of giving every kid a chance to play sports in a supportive environment.. I am only for disabled kids to play on their school team to whatever extent they can.. Not everyone makes varsity, not every kid on the team plays on game day-ever!! If a kid whose only ok wants to practice everyday just so they don't have to be the only one in their group of friends not wearing a uniform every game day-let em!! If a kid is okay with "I am benched most games but I get bus rides to and from every game with my friends and attend team banquets" -beautiful! If a kid feels that more painful-then they can be like lots of other non-disabled kids and not do sports!
Some sports it should be no problem, bowling. Most ally's already have a the piece of equipment needed-no extra cost to the district!!! Certain sports will be better for certain kids. Again just like regular populations. And again just like regular populations-not every one can be on the football team so some join another sport cause they want to be part of a team. While others say dorky-screw it.
This doesn't take money-it takes thinking outside the box for every child who want's to join and for those who don't don't have to do so. No kid is required to play
As I said money isn't the answer my hs wasted more money on me!! Adaptive PE, I thought whatever the district's spending on this-is a waste of money. Could be better spent
It's not about money!!! It's about open minds!!