Disabilities Awareness Belt Loop #2: Attend a disabilities event such as an Easter Seals event, Special Olympics or similar event

My daddy and I went to the Roseville Handicapped Olympics. They had golf, bowling, kicking a soccer ball, t-ball, pitching a ball, hockey, standing long jump. Some of the contestants could throw a ball really far. The people who were participating were mostly not in wheelchairs, except for one, who they helped to stand up for the t-ball and hockey events; because she wanted to show that she could. There were people of all ages participating- adults and kids- and a guy named Elvis threw a ball over 100 feet! Then, my dad and I went golfing.

Disabilities Awareness #2: Visit with a friend with disabilities. Find out what this person enjoys and what they find difficult.

I sent an email to Miss Cindy, who is the wife of my coach. They have a little boy who has Down Syndrome. He has an extra chromosome that makes him special. He has a hard time learning new things, but it doesn't affect his life. He can learn everything- it just takes longer. He likes to play with his siblings and his best friend and to sing and dance. I've heard him sing the ABC's before. I think he is a nice kid and everytime his brother's in the dugout, he will run inside and keep us entertained.

Disabilities Awareness Pin #2: Explain how your school helps students with disabilities

Today I visited my new elementary school and met the principal. He is a nice guy and he took us on a tour of the school. They have a big, BIG library- it even had computers to help you find the book your are looking for and to help you with your homework. I asked him about kids with disabilities and he said that they school has cushions for their desk chairs, special teachers to help with their work, special buttons to open the doors for them and things to make it easier for them to write and use the computer. I asked if the school had elevators and ramps and he said they didn't need those because they didn't have any stairs. It's just one story high, with an east wing and a west wing.

I think that this school is the best school in the world because it got rated 8 out of 10 in the ratings website and because they do a lot to help their students with disabilities.