Although our son is blind and autistic, physically he is able and he is compliant. The school agreed to APE on his IEP – but only 30 minutes a week. The general ed kids get three 45 minutes sessions of PE a week. Shouldn’t he get the same amount as the gen ed kids? I’m […]
Tags: 5 W's + H + E · Adapted Physical Education · APE · autism · Blindness · IEPs · PE · physical education
Tatyana McFadden has spinal bifida and uses a wheelchair. She is a Paralympics medalist and world record holder. As a high school freshman, Tatyana sued her school for the right to compete on the same track, at the same time, as her non-disabled teammates. Her high-profile case won hearts, and led the Maryland General Assembly […]
Tags: Adapted PE · Athlete · athletics · Fitness and Athletics Equity for Students with Disabilities · Maryland Disability Law Center · Paralympics · physical education · sports · Supplementary Aids · Tatyana McFadden · wheelchair athletes · wheelchair race