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Any Disability.. Endless Possibilities. Shine a Light 2010-2011 STATE Project. A unique baseball team that teaches children with disabilities how to play baseball. Volunteers serve as ‘buddies’ to assist the players.
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Any Disability.. Endless Possibilities Shine a Light2010-2011 STATE Project
A unique baseball team that teaches children with disabilities how to play baseball. • Volunteers serve as ‘buddies’ to assist the players. • Contact Diane Alford or Stephanie Davis at The National Miracle League office Diane@miracleleague.comor 770-760-1933 to acquire information about a league. Miracle League
SPECIAL OLYMPICS • Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics Movement in Florida. • The work the volunteers do ranges from working directly with the athletes to improve their skill in the specific sports to planning events or fundraising. • Depending on the activity, more volunteer time may be needed. • For more information, check out http://www.specialolympicsflorida.org/volunteers/community-volunteers.html
Horses and the handicapped • Horses for the Handicapped are dedicated to providing effective therapeutic horseback riding and other equine-assisted activities for children and adults with physical, cognitive, and emotional difficulties. • www.horseshmagic.com
Volunteer at school. Check out your local hospitals If you have programs at your schools for children with disabilities, get involved!!! Place students together that have similar interests Have a field day Be your own leader
GET CREATIVE & HAVE FUN! • As you begin planning and implementing your projects, please send Spanish River your ideas so we can share them with the state! • We will be eagerly waiting !