1. Volunteering with Miracle League of Johnston County and Volunteering with Life Skills class at Riverwood Middle. Nicole Bond

2.  I have always thought that special needs children are not given as much opportunity.  I wanted an answer why.  I believe it would make a positive impact on both their lives and ours.

3.  Individuals with Disabilities Education Act  Free public education  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act  Excluded based solely on disability ▪ Federal financial assistance, Executive agency, or Postal Service  Americans with Disabilities Act  Protects civil rights ▪ Access to workplace ▪ State and government services ▪ Places of public accommodation/ commercial facilities

4.  Cognitive Benefits  Physical Education ▪ Motivation, Social Skills, Self Image, & Self Regulation  Structure of Sports ▪ Schedule, Concentration, and Learning Tool

5.  Self- Esteem  Group Inclusion  Positive Effect  Brett Bowden  Member of Varsity Football since freshman year  Teammates are his brothers  Personality and Attitude

6.  Overall Benefits  Manage Failure and accomplish the “impossible”  Social Interaction and Friendship  Independence  Regular Students View

7.  Research supported my original belief.  Learned more in depth.  Real Life Example

8.  A lot of the same research.  Not having authors to site.  Research being based more towards younger age groups vs. highschool

9.  Miracle League  Life Skills Class  P.E. Class  Regular Class Room

11.  Helping out made me feel good  I work well with special needs kids after I open up to them  Not an everyday job

12.  Knowledge of planning a big project  Help me interact with different people  Changed View of kids with disabilities

13.  Positive impact on me.  Time put into the project and the time I have to share it with you.

14.  Do you have any questions?