Schools must include students with disabilities in their sports program or create equal alternate options. So said the U.S. Department of Education. The decision has some similarities to Title IX. The argument...
-It's a civil right matter
-Builds wholesome character traits
-Provides exercise for the usually sedentry children with disabilities
Ideas for accommodations were stated. However, major change would require that a separate league be created.
At my school I see the students with disabilities having Physical Education classes. I've never thought to ask how their lessons differ from the more able bodied students.Are the students with disabilities at your school involve in P.E. class? Do you think this mandate was necessary?
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Ita,
ReplyDeleteIn my school, as I understand it, the moderately disabled students are usually in the regular PE classes while the few kids that are severely disabled have their own class where they can receive the attention/help they require.
We also have an after school program called Unified Sports
http://www.specialolympics.org/unified_sports.aspx
where special need students play sports along side non-special needs students. If students with disabilities are truly being denied appropriate and reasonable exercise/sport then I think this mandate is well placed.
Eric
More typical students with disabilities participate with their general Physical Education class with their peers. Some students with more significant physical or cognitive impairments will participate in an adapted Physical Education class with the support of a physical therapist to supports their needs. As Eric mentioned, for students who participate in extracurricular activities might participate in Unified Sports or the Special Olympics. I don’t think students should be denied access to sports because of their difference.
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