tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325023615235359588.post4799623698233837519..comments2015-10-21T12:52:21.303-07:00Comments on myASTLexperiencebcrookes: Non-Conformity or Natural Human DiversityAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00696402900596847183noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325023615235359588.post-81643088816448479582014-11-19T05:22:14.419-08:002014-11-19T05:22:14.419-08:00I agree, Brit. I was going to point out the same l...I agree, Brit. I was going to point out the same line, as well as the "championship in which everyone won." At the Burrillville High School, they have a Unified Basketball team, in which students with disabilities, and several students without, partake in weekly basketball games against other schools. It is incredible watching their faces light up with excitement, and the comradery that exists even amongst opposing teams. Last year, I watched a player from the other team pass the ball several times after it rebounded off the backboard to one of our players, until she finally scored a basket. How incredible. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517944097694268207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6325023615235359588.post-34110643241182929092014-11-18T17:53:47.876-08:002014-11-18T17:53:47.876-08:00Brian, I love your line, "I recognized that t...Brian, I love your line, "I recognized that the special needs were mine, not theirs." This is such a simple statement but has huge implications. Like I mentioned in my post, this exemplifies the social definition of disability. Society identifies "disability" because "able-bodied" individuals have typically held the power. Because being able-bodied is what is valued, anyone who doesn't fit this category is considered to have "special needs." However, as you point out, there is natural human diversity and the kids you coached were just kids. As an able-bodied individual, you had special needs in seeing this kids for who they are. Thanks so much for sharing!Brittany Richer Ahnrudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12777477783602958216noreply@blogger.com