As a leading program in the field of Adapted Physical activity it is our job to transfer knowledge about individuals living with disabilities and to provide opportunities for those to succeed to their full potential.
The S.M.I.L.E. program has been giving opportunities to individuals for many years. Some have been able to use the skills they have learn here, to be able to cope with their day to day situations. Others have gone on to become athletes (Keven Smith-Worthylake, David "Bambi" Bambrick) and compete at high levels on the national stage. Whatever their situation is, our goal is to make it better.
But, first and foremost the S.M.I.L.E. program has been an advocate that EVERYONE is a person first. We are not defined by what we do but instead of who we are. Sydney Crosby is a hockey player, not a hockey player named Sydney. Matt lives with Autism, not the Autistic kid Matt...We have to first treat people as people and we can successfully go from there. Be aware of the decisions you make and take time to look at the ABILITIES individuals possess.
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