Sports for students with disabilities: A civil right

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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