Ellen Stumbo (whose blog you should be reading anyway, she’s excellent) writes about her negative experience in attempting to enroll her daughter who has Down Syndrome in dance class. (As usual, I have plenty to say on the topic too.)
Namine learned to serve in her tennis lesson, and then played (and won) a match against her coach. (Ten points to the Hogwarts house of your choice if you got the reference.)
A wheelchair is not a restriction — it’s a tool for movement and living. It is society’s lack of access that is the restriction.
Jason Clark
The kickoff event for the Milwaukee Ballet’s Tour de Force program was today. Namine and her friends from the Glissade class performed their dance again. 
Namine has started to learn moving and hitting the ball in her adaptive tennis class.
Namine had a full day of sports!
Namine’s coaches have her working on arm strength.
Namine had a full day of sports!
Namine took part in her school’s production of Romeo & Juliet.
Namine is attending a new school! She’s also still attending the RVA.
