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Mission
To develop,
implement and coordinate special programs to help children with
disabilities increase their mobility skills competencies, social
skills, self-esteem, and activity levels; as well as; to inspire
children with disabilities to achieve an increased participation in
all physical activities.
Program
Overview
Our program is comprised of a wide
range of recreational and adaptive/wheelchair sports that have been
specially designed to develop and enhance the mobility skills and
athletic skills of children with disabilities. We apply a fun-filled
and competitive approach to teaching/coaching children and junior
athletes with disabilities several meaningful adaptive/wheelchair
sports; including track, field, swimming, archery, table tennis and
road racing. The skills and confidence the members acquired are very
rewarding making our program a great success. We develop, implement
and coordinate special programs to help increase children with
disabilities their mobility skills and activity levels in a fun, safe
and rewarding team environment.
Population
Served
Our goal is to continue to expand our
adaptive/wheelchair sports program beyond the states of New Jersey and
New York; and to liaison with other groups and organizations to
further adaptive sports for as many children with disabilities as
possible. The organization's immediate objective is to continue to
serve current participants and to reach and support the participation
of a broader population of eligible children with disabilities. Our
members represent a number of ethnic backgrounds; including
African-American, Asian, Hispanic and White. Disabilities include
diagnosis of arthrogryposis and freeman sheldon syndrome, cerebral
palsy, amputees, and spina bifida.
Organization Goals
Our primary goals are to continue to
develop and implement special programs to inspire children with
disabilities achieve an increased participation in physical activities
and to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to take
part in adaptive/wheelchair sports in order to enhance the quality of
their lives. Our primary objective is to provide children with
disabilities with opportunities to train, participate and excel in
adaptive/wheelchair sports; as well as; to provide them with all the
resources required to prepare them for competitions at regional level;
and ultimately, provide them the opportunity to participate at the
annual National Junior Disability Championship (NJDC) and the
International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Junior World Championships (IWAS).
Sports are a big part of life for so
many children. Our special programs provide children with
disabilities opportunities to be competitive and interact with others.
Unfortunately, many parents end-up in a politically-charged debate
regarding inclusion of their own child, but may have little background
on which to base their choices. Through our program parents obtain new
ideas regarding raising a child with a physical disability; they share
their success and experiences facing inclusion challenges and other
obstacles. Our adaptive/wheelchair sports program provides equal
opportunities to all children with disabilities. Depending on the
adaptive sport event; our program can be modified and customized based
on the child's disability in order to provide the best methods for a
successful inclusion despite the child's disability. Our
adaptive/wheelchair sports program provides recreational and
competitive opportunities for children and youth with disabilities; as
well as; a chance to receive recognition for their extraordinary
dedication, hard work, and success.
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