Young Athletes day opens sports up to all

Special Olympics program teaches children about inclusive play, introduces special needs kids to sport

By BECKY THOMAS

Staff Reporter

The gym at Salnave Elementary was buzzing with activity Feb. 24. Kids ages 3-7 were engaged at several stations set up around the space, laughing, jumping and playing together.

They were participating in Special Olympics' Young Athletes, an inclusive program that teaches young children about appropriate play and introduces kids with intellectual disabilities to Special Olympics.

The program came to Cheney thanks to Shira Ackerman, director of the Domino Project,...