Two big events for people with special needs are coming up, Prom and Special Olympics.
A Night To Shine is Tim Tebow's foundation that provides and opportunity for students with special needs to attend their own prom. This goes against the idea of inclusion for some. One fellow student of mine commented about why we would support a sheltered prom when the whole idea is to move everyone to inclusion. That's a great point. What do you think? You can freely comment below if you'd like to. I'll bring up some issues why it might be a good thing for a special needs prom. First, many students know they are different, very aware, and do not feel like they would fit in at the regular prom. Second, some students with disabilities do not have the means to buy prom outfits (A Night To Shine does not put emphasis on this, come as you want). Here is the website if you want to see what it's about www.timtebowfoundation.org/ministries/night-to-shine In my town the prom will be held in a few weeks. There is a mandatory sensory room where students that might need a break can go hang out or be helped by staff. If you have a special needs student and are a parent reading this, I hope your student might give it a try. It is for ages 14 and up. You can even help your local prom by volunteering! Let me know if your student goes. Winter Special Olympics are also coming up! For us, it is held all day on a Friday and half of a Saturday. This will be my first Special Olympics. I will give an update after I attend.
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