District 75 Adaptive Tennis Programs is a partnership with USTA Adaptive Tennis that follows the goal that the tennis is for everyone. For students in District 75, the game of tennis can be adapted to accommodate any age, environment, condition, or disability. Tennis provides an opportunity for positive social interaction. Tennis participation boosts self-esteem and self-confidence, strengthens both motor and eye-hand coordination, and improves flexibility and strength for students at any ability level.
District 75 Summer Golf programs
This ongoing (since 2002) collaboration between North Shore Golf Group and District 75 schools provides opportunities for District 75 students to participate in a sport opportunity that would not be readily accessible. Each year, over 1000 students participate, including students with mobility impairments, students with autism, cognitive and emotional disabilities. The 70 school sites involved participate in a culminating District 75 Summer Golf Tournaments. Our students learn the skills of golf such as chipping, driving, and putting while developing important life skills and social skills such as commitment and sportsmanship. With the support of pedagogic staff, and adaptive golf equipment (i.e. short club) all students learn to adapt their own levels to the sport.
District 75 Rugby Programs
In partnership with Play Rugby USA, the program introduces “flag rugby” to students from different school programs for students with inappropriate social and emotional behaviors. Through school-wide and inter-school play and tournaments, the program fosters both academic skills (sequential learning, abstract thinking) and socialization skills (teamwork, commitment to others, rules of fair play).
District 75 Special Olympics programs
This program introduces children with intellectual and emotional disabilities to the world of Special Olympics and more formalized interactive sport. It engages children with varying disabilities through developmentally appropriate play activities designed to foster physical, cognitive, and social development. Through the participation of school staff with students, pedagogic staff integrates the full range of the students’ abilities in a “non school-based” atmosphere.
District 75 Wheelchair Sports Programs
Students in wheelchairs participate in all activities as described above, in addition through our partnership with Wheelchair Sports Federation, the District is able to participate in the events that are designed for students with a medically diagnosed, permanent mobility-related disability, that resulted in a substantial loss of function in one or more of the lower extremities. These activities promote the physical well-being of the student in different structure than the ongoing physical and occupational therapy services. These opportunities build cardiovascular ability, upper body strength, and an opportunity for more interactive play with friends and family. The district has an ongoing set of events in this category including:
District 75 CHAMPS Yoga Programs
These programs are used for students within various programs in the district. One such use is for students with autism. With the knowledge that many students with autism benefit from structured teaching, the programs include visual structures (program boards, individual student progress charts) socialization activities that include music, storytelling, and read-alouds. The activities and charts can be adapted to each student through the use of various visuals (actual object, photograph, abstract image) and auditory media.
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