Inclusion The Default At Innovative School

By SHAUN HEASLEY

February 19, 2013Text Size  A  A

A unique New York City school is successfully serving kids with developmental disabilities alongside those who are typically developing by assuming that each child needs their own curriculum in order to thrive.

At The IDEAL School, children of varying abilities all learn the same topics, but each student does so at their own level with an individual lesson plan tailored to their needs. Specialized services like speech and physical therapy are provided during elective periods so that no student misses out on academics or feels different.

Read the whole story here: 

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/02/19/inclusion-default-school/17326/ 

2013 Empowerment Doubles Tennis Tournament

Are you a seasoned tennis player?  Or someone who just loves to have fun?  Are you competitive?  If you answered yes…You don’t want to miss The Arc Mid-South’s 2013 Empowerment Doubles Tennis Tournament!  Join us on April 13^th and 14^th from 8 AM until 5 PM at the Eldon Roark-Whitehaven Tennis Center, located at 1500 Finley Road, Memphis, TN.

The cost of a team is just $50 and all proceeds go toward the programs and services at The Arc Mid-South, designed to “Empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential.” 

Please click here for more information or to register.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Dotty Carter at (901) 327-2473.

We look forward to seeing you there!