For children with disabilities, sports can be the difference between an active, vibrant youngster who learns the value of hard work in achieving important milestones, and one who is disengaged from a very important part of childhood. Through sports, children learn to compete fairly and gain knowledge on how to adapt to their specific event. Win or lose, a child can feel proud of small gains in performance - a few extra touches of the soccer ball, a good pass, a second or two off their time, or a more accurate roll in boccia or bowling.

Read the entire column at http://www.ncpad.org/258/1673/2005-03~Issue~~Young~Athletes~with~Disabilities~Grow~Into~
Healthy~Adults.