DIS tries Wheelchair Basketball

Posted on: Mar 13, 2024

Students at DIS had an exciting opportunity to try something unique in Phy Ed., wheelchair basketball. Guest teacher, Vinne Pokornowski helped connect DIS to St. Cloud University, who provided access to the wheelchairs. Mr. Pokornowski is a member of the Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative (MAWSECO) and encourages all students of all ages, to check out different wheelchair sports and paralympic sports. 
 

The opportunity aimed to introduce students to a new activity that they would not usually have an opportunity to try and to see and feel what sports are like from a different perspective. “It was fun to see our students take on a new challenge with so much enthusiasm,” said Sean Roff, Phy Ed teacher at DIS.
 

Students had a great time; however, they learned it looked easier than it was. Many students asked if they would do it again and enjoyed trying something different from their everyday activities.