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A Power Point presentation with narration detailing the Teachers In Action student's participation in a project that offers a Buddy Ball league for children with special needs living in the Central Florida area.
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Central Florida Bambino Buddy Ball
A Service Learning Community Project
William [email protected]
April 2010EEX4242
A Little Pre-Game Warm-up…
Participation in Youth Baseball is enjoyed by boys and girls of all ages, and from a variety of backgrounds all over the U.S. and the World.
Kids get physical exercise and also learn lessons about teamwork, competition and sportsmanship
Most of all, the kids and families have fun!
Existing “Buddy” Programs
Baseball programs for players with special needs are available in the area
Usually played on regular baseball fields
Programs are good but dirt and grass fields present some limitations
Using other’s fields does not provide a sense of “ownership”
Facilities often don’t provide comfort for players, friends and family
There’s a New Game in Town!
A Little Pre-Game Warm-up…
“Coach Bill” Youth baseball coach
with 10+ years of experience
T-Ball to Travel Ball Beginners to All-Stars Players with “Special
Needs?”....
Pre-Game Thoughts
How will the game be different?
How will the players be different?
What will I have to do differently?
What if I don’t do things right? Besides coaching, what will I
have to do? What have I gotten myself
into?
Building the Dream
And now, a word from our SPONSORS
Specialty Metals, Inc
(407) 299-6853
The Players
Age range from 5 – 16 Boys and Girls Ethnically, Culturally,
Socio-Economically Diverse
Autism PDD-NOS Downs Syndrome Kabuki Syndrome Cerebral Palsy Anxiety Disorder ADHD
Field Dedication Day
An acknowledgment of those who have helped make this a reality
Local Press and Media coverage
Games and Prizes A Celebration of this
Program and These Kids
Post Game Notes
Central Florida Bambino Buddy Ball