Children with physical and developmental disabilities will have an opportunity to stretch, kick, and play games at Let鈥檚 Ignite! Activity Day this Saturday, April 2,聽on Memory Mall at 麻豆原创.
Individuals聽aged聽5 through 21 years and their families are invited to participate in this free event sponsored by the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. There will be two sessions, 10 a.m. to noon and noon to 2 p.m.
Each child will be partnered with a D.P.T. student 鈥渂uddy鈥� for聽a two-hour session. The聽physical therapy聽student will tailor activities such as soccer, basketball and Frisbee throwing to meet the child鈥檚 individual needs and ensure fun and safety.
Family members, including siblings, and legal guardians are invited to participate in the activities or simply relax and watch.
The goal is to create a fun and memorable day for both the children and families聽and to promote聽a healthy lifestyle, according to D.P.T. student and event co-chair Jerilyn Toubman.
This year’s event will feature a visit from Knightro and assistance at activity stations聽by 麻豆原创 athletes.聽In addition, the Orlando chapter of Medals4Mettle will honor each participating child at the end of the event.
Day-of聽registration is available but early registration is encouraged.