INCLUSION & EMPATHY
School Programs For All Abilities
At WASA, we’re determined to deliver adaptive and functional fitness to everyone in Wisconsin.
Adaptive Sports: WASA offers 11 different adaptive sports and fitness programs where everybody can play. The programs range from recreational to highly competitive for both children and adults.
School Partnerships: We partner with various Milwaukee schools to offer after-school programming, assemblies, and Physical Education (PE) Takeovers / (PE) TryIts. These experiences foster inclusion, empathy, & fun!
- PE Takeovers - WASA facilitates physical education classes or after-school programs over multiple sessions (typically 4–6 weeks), giving students of all abilities the opportunity to learn and play adaptive sports using specialized equipment.
Curriculum Alignment: SEL, inclusion, health and wellness, disability awareness
- PE TryIts - WASA brings adaptive sports equipment to one or more physical education classes for one day, giving students of all abilities the opportunity to experience and learn adaptive sports firsthand.
Curriculum Alignment: SEL, inclusion, health and wellness, disability awareness
Community Outreach & Education
- Mini Mobility Sessions - Student(s) can explore adaptive equipment and participate in a fully immersive adaptive sports and movement experience. Sessions include tailored 1:1 or small group instruction that promotes mobility, fitness, inclusion, and fun—typically held during PT/OT sessions or recess and designed to support a student with a physical disability who will benefit from our programs.
- Career Exploration - WASA aims to engage students through high-interest days or career days at schools with a focus on health careers or STEM. These opportunities allow students to explore career paths while learning about adaptive sports, rehabilitation and inclusive fitness..
“TryIt” Community Programs
We offer community-based inclusive sports immersion events where people of all abilities earn an appreciation for how challenging — and thrilling — adaptive sports are.
Reach out to emilyoberst@wasa.org
