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Monday Motivation! ✨ “When everyone else says you can’t, determination says,”YES YOU CAN". The image attached is of students participating in the The SASAPD (South African Sport Association for the Physically Disabled) National Championships with the following heading:" Monday Motivation" with the following text:" When everyone else says you can’t, determination says,”YES YOU CAN". #CUADS #disability #kovsieswithdisabilities #universalaccess #disabilitysupport

🌍 Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we at USAFF stand tall in support of empowerment and respect for individuals with diverse abilities. Sports, particularly soccer, serves as our platform to elevate and empower. Together, let's celebrate the strength and resilience within our community. ⚽️🥅🏟️#internationaldayofpersonswithdisabilities #empowerthroughsports #diversityandinclusion 🌟

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we look back at our feature with Jacob Meaton, director of DOSportUK to discuss why basketball is one of the most popular and inclusive sports. https://ow.ly/6YpT50QepUG

Special Olympics is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) - but what is ID? Intellectual disability is the most common developmental disability. Approximately 6.5 million people in the United States have an intellectual disability. Approximately 1-3 percent of the global population has an intellectual disability—as many as 200 million people. Intellectual disability (or ID) is a term used when a person has certain limitations in cognitive functioning and skills, including conceptual, social and practical skills, such as language, social and self-care skills. These limitations can cause a person to develop and learn more slowly or differently than a typically developing person. Intellectual disability can happen any time before a person turns 22 years old, even before birth. At the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, our mission is to create an inclusive event celebrates ABILITY on and off the field - will you join us? For more information on ID, check out this page ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dxly00 #2026USAGames #CallingAllChampions #InclusionRevolution

ICYMI: Read how Connecticut, DC, Kentucky and North Dakota are using #ESSER funds to support students with disabilities on CCSSO's #StatesLeading blog ➡️bit.ly/4bF7cth.

Continuing the celebration of our 10th anniversary, enjoy this #ThrowbackThursday from 2015 when our co-founder, Paul O'Neill partnered with the @NAPCS  to publish “Equity at Scale: How Public Charter School Networks Can Innovate and Improve Services for Students with Disabilities.”   This report outlines the ways in which charter school networks can impact special education offerings and identifies tools to strengthen that desired outcome.   #CLETakes10

Martin Sinclair understands the importance of sport as a way to show what people with disability can achieve. Not only has Martin risen to the heights of playing CP football for England and Great Britain, he now wants to share what he's learned on his journey by creating the Disability Football Collective. Find out more about Martin's story via the link in the comments 👇 #DisabilitySport #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityFootball #CerebralPalsy #CerebralPalsyAwareness #UntoldStoriesOfInjury

Get to know the dedicated individuals serving on the Board of Directors for the Ohio Provider Resource Association! Meet Tim Menke, Chief Executive Officer of Lott and District 4 OPRA Board Member.   How many years have you served people with disabilities? 12 years   How long have you been an OPRA member? 4 years   How long has your tenure been on the OPRA Board? 3 years   What is one reason that inspired you to serve on the OPRA Board? To be engaged and more informed about our industry, and to help serve people at Lott to the best of my ability.   How did you get started in our field of work? God’s direction and I obeyed.   What's your dream for Ohioans with disabilities? To be able to enjoy their lives without all the restrictions, guidelines, and rules that regulate their daily lives.   What's one thing you'd like the OPRA Community to know about you? I love serving people in this industry and would love to see them freed from over-regulation. 

Are you wondering how the Alabama Teachers' Bill of Rights applies to students with disabilities. Be sure to read our Special Education Update in the latest edition of the CLAS School Leader at https://bit.ly/3XkDLJ3

"Empowering Children with Disabilities through Inclusive Sports! In Uganda, we're revolutionizing the way schools approach sports for children with disabilities! Our inclusive sports program is breaking barriers and changing lives. Why Inclusive Sports Matter: - Boosts self-esteem and confidence - Develops social skills and friendships - Improves physical and mental health - Fosters a sense of belonging and inclusivity As witnessed in the Video below