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WHAT WE DID
We realized that organizing isolated adaptive sporting events just for members of our group was not adequate. We wanted to begin the process of changing Brown’s attitude to be more accepting and understanding of adaptive sports, so as to see them as legitimate demonstrations of athletic ability. We split up into small groups within our section, and each at group ventured out to experience and better understand a particular adaptive sport. Our original intention was to organize an activity fair on campus to enable other members of the Brown community to participate and learn about adaptive sports. However, we decided that our goal of educating and exposing Brown’s campus would be better achieved by creating a comprehensive sports magazine. We combined our first-hand experiences with interviews and research to both highlight these sports and to present them in the context of equality. Our finished product works to remove stigmas associated with disability and sports, to promote understanding over sympathy, and to encourage participation in these activities regardless of physical ability.
our mission
" We wanted to begin the process of changing Brown’s attitude to be more accepting and understanding of adaptive sports, so as to see them as legitimate demonstrations of athletic ability".
Sled Hockey
Amputee Soccer
Seated
Volleyball