We Want to Play Too

Author(s)

Peter J. Titlebaum, University of DaytonFollow
Kate Brennan, University of Dayton
Tracy Chynoweth, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2002

Publication Source

Recreational Sports Journal

Abstract

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that persons with disabilities be integrated to the maximum extent possible, and that these persons cannot be excluded from participation. Intramural directors need to be proactive in this area. The benefits of intramural sports are vast, and they help many students become part of the college community.

Forming an alliance with the Disability Services on campus, the first step, is the most vital aspect of making these programs successful. It is important to remember the difference between what can be done and what must be done. Even with the best of intentions, it is impossible to accommodate everyone, but modified games can be more inclusive. Program facilitators can use their imagination to modify rules to get even more students involved. Beginning a program like this can be a challenge, but the long-term impact is a program beneficial to persons with and without disabilities.

Inclusive pages

74-78

ISBN/ISSN

1558-8661

Document Version

Published Version

Comments

PDF included on institutional repository with permission of NIRSA.

Publisher

Human Kinetics

Volume

26

Issue

1

Peer Reviewed

yes

Keywords

ADA compliance, intramural, recreational sports, disabilities, rule modification, inclusion

eCommons Citation

Titlebaum, Peter J.; Brennan, Kate; and Chynoweth, Tracy, "We Want to Play Too" (2002). Health and Sport Science Faculty Publications. 4.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/hss_fac_pub/4