Thank you to Bruce Moseley, Executive Director of the Turn Center (and semi-finalist for best beard in Amarillo), for stopping by High Plains Morning to share some information about their organization’s upcoming sporting events with Kids Inc. (or, Kids Inclusion). Together, they’ll provide adaptive sports opportunities for all children in the Amarillo area. “We are excited that children with disabilities and without disabilities will get to play sports together!,” Moseley says.
Bruce also runs a “side hustle” as a team coach, and he says that the first Kids Inclusion event will be an Olympic-like Decathlon on September 15-16. One of the ten events will be a four-part 100-meter relay with the first part in a wheelchair, the second part using a walker, the third part using braces, and the final part run by able-bodied sprinters.
Here is a link for more information and to register. If you have questions, contact Bruce via email.
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MORE ABOUT THE TURN CENTER: Turn Center is the only non-profit in the Texas Panhandle providing physical, occupational and speech therapy for children with special needs including Autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other chromosomal and developmental disorders. We not only provide these services in-house, we are also the primary provider of on-site therapy throughout the school districts within our service area. Turn Center is a comprehensive therapeutic facility for children of all ages. From evaluation and diagnosis through treatment and carry-over at home, our team of specialists collaborates to develop a fully integrated, individualized plan of care for every child. Treatment is provided in a fun, positive, and nurturing environment, utilizing the latest in technology, innovation, and research. We are committed to working closely with referring physicians to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young patients.
WHAT IS KIDS INC. (or Kids Inclusion)? Kids Inc. is a program designed to offer a “middle of the road” adaptive sports programs. This program will provide opportunities for: typically developing children who don’t enjoy or have the necessary skills for the traditional Kids Inc. sports programs; and programs for individuals ages 4 and up. The idea is that ALL kids deserve to play sports regardless of disability, diagnosis or natural skill set.
To hear our full interview, click the link below:
