Laying a Foundation for Disability Awareness
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Disability is the world’s largest minority population with 61 million Americans having a disability. Coaches' intent on creating positive youth sports experiences where all athletes feel they belong can start by reviewing the following resource that will lay a foundation for disability awareness that helps coaches grow their understanding of disability basics and disability language.
Collaborative resource by All in Sport Consulting and USA Adapted Powerlifting
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