Ways to Support our Athletes
Supporting athletes can come in a variety of ways due to the variety of abilities our athletes have. Support for one is going to look a lot different than support for another. Below we have collected resources and summarized some ways to build your confidence as a volunteer during Fall Fest!
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Types of Disabilities
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Physical: any physical limitations or disabilities that inhibit the physical function of one or more limbs of a certain person. It can be temporary or permanent.
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Sensory: a neurological disorder that affects the human brain to process sensory information (such as sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell) normally and properly.
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Developmental/Neurocognitive: a group of chronical conditions caused by impairments in physical, learning, language and behavior areas. It usually occurs during the developmental period and arises before adulthood.
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Invisible disability: a physical, mental or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside, yet can limit or challenge a person’s movements, senses, or activities
Neurodiversity
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Every brain work differently from person to person
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Due to this variation, people have different skills, needs, & abilities
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In the past, neurodiversity was associated with deficits in brain function
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However, we now recognize that the idea of neurodiversity brings strength to those who may experience the world differently than most
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While we all think differently, neurodivergent mainly describe those who have a more profound difference between their strengths and weaknesses
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Resources to learn more
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How to Support
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Types of Disabilities
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Neurodiversity
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Recognize the uniqueness of everyone's abilities, skills, & needs
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Educate yourself about how to be a better disability all& open your mind when listening to us :)
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Consider if your environments are inclusive & accommodating
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Are there quiet spaces for people who may process sensory input differently?
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Understand that neurodiversity (& disability) is diverse & complex
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Something that may be accommodating one person, may not be accommodating to another person (try to find a happy medium!)
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