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Tolleson Union students, staff describe inclusive benefits of Unified Sports program
Summary
Students and staff at Tolleson Union High School District described social, developmental and equipment-access benefits from the district's Unified Sports program and said districtwide events and adaptive equipment have increased participation and confidence among students with disabilities.
District students and staff described the benefits of the Tolleson Union High School District Unified Sports program during a meeting discussion that included students' first-hand accounts and staff reflections on classroom and competition outcomes.
Students and program supporters said Unified Sports increases social participation and gives students who previously could not easily take part in athletics an opportunity to play independently. "When we build our equipment and our kids who can't typically participate are able to do something independently, the joy that they get from doing the activity for…
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