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We all have heard the expression “walk
a mile in my shoes.” Experiential learning can be so
effective yet difficult to accomplish in the classroom. We
challenge you and your students to Roll a Mile on Jim’s
Wheels and catch a glimpse of what it is like to live
life as a disabled person.
Whether you are offering an Abilities
Awareness Day or just want to offer your students something
new, you will love having Jim Dugan at your school. Jim is a
Director, Coach, and Athlete for The Gateway Confluence
Wheelchair Sports Foundation and a two-time Paralympian. Jim
brings humor, a love for life, and his many experiences
along with a trailer load of all-sport wheelchairs to
provide your school with a presentation that is interactive,
fun, and educational.
While Jim loves the opportunity to play
and interact with the children, he hopes to accomplish
several things. First, he wants the children to feel more
comfortable around an individual who has a disability and
hopes that after experiencing a wheelchair first hand they
see past the disability to the person. Second, he hopes
that if any of the children have a neighbor, classmate, or
family member who uses a wheelchair, they will be more
encouraging and inclusive of that person. Third, he hopes
to inspire them to overcome their own disabilities.
One teacher wrote in her thank you.
“Your presentation was a huge success. We had surveys at the
end of the day and many students felt as though your
presentation impacted their lives. Students said that they
had not thought of themselves as someone having a disability
and that they now realize that everyone has something to
overcome. Jim you are a fantastic speaker, with much to
offer!” Another teacher said, “As always, you were
fantastic and a huge hit with the students. Thanks for all
you do.”
The Confluence would love to schedule Jim at your school.
We ask for a $500 donation for an all day presentation and
$300 for up to a half day for schools in our local area. We
ask for additional reimbursement when we must be away
overnight or multiple days. Please know that 100% of your
donation helps fund our adaptive sports programs. The
Confluence receives no government or United Way revenue and
depends entirely on the kindness of benefactors,
corporations, and donors to fund our basketball, recreation,
softball, tennis, volleyball, and water skiing programs.
Contact us today to
schedule Jim Dugan at your school.
School Presentation
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