Guest Post: I Tri’d, I Duo, and we THANK YOU! by Andrea Haefele

June 25, 2014June 25, 20141 Comment

You'll remember back in April when I gratefully opened my blog to the writing of my friend Andrea Haefele who shared her story of her daughter Bella and their life with autism (read the blog post here). Bella would soon be competing in a du-athlon and her family had submitted a video in the FilmPossible … Continue reading Guest Post: I Tri’d, I Duo, and we THANK YOU! by Andrea Haefele

4 Ways to Make Your Phys.Ed. Class Inclusive Today.

May 5, 2014May 2, 2014Leave a comment

When planning your physical education class, all students no matter their ability or level of physical activity should be able to participate fully in all aspects of your program. Here are four strategies you can use for adapting games and activities for participants with varying ability levels. Equipment Size: The size of the equipment can … Continue reading 4 Ways to Make Your Phys.Ed. Class Inclusive Today.

Guest Blog: Bringing “Visibility to Disabilities” by Andrea Haefele

May 7, 2013May 7, 20135 Comments

I first met Andrea in a professional capacity almost 6 years ago through my involvement in the Ontario health and physical education community. We were both hired by the Ministry of Education to meet with other provincial leaders and complete a technical analysis of the 1998 health and physical education curriculum document. It was evident … Continue reading Guest Blog: Bringing “Visibility to Disabilities” by Andrea Haefele