Children under age 3 who have or are at risk of a developmental disability are eligible for services to improve cognitive, behavioral and physical skills under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA).
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Public Health sophomore Greg Heinonen will be recognized with the prestigious Waldo-Cummings Outstanding Student Award at the 2017 Oregon State University Student Awards Recognition Dinner on May 25.
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Getting to know: Rena Thayer
“The things that parents tell me about their child’s experience in IMPACT touch my heart,” Rena says. “The program means a lot to them. For many, not only do their child’s physical skills improve, but so does their confidence and ability to make friends.”
STAR Sports is kicking off with open gym days during the first season to familiarize children with the field and volunteers, but starting next term, organizers plan to implement more of a soccer league-type feel to the program, including one day each week of practice and one day of games.
The goal of IMPACT – Individualized Movement and Physical Activity for Children Today – is to improve the health and increase the physical activity level of children with special, unique needs.
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Beyond disability
After transitioning out of the IMPACT program, 33-year-old Jeff Collins, who is on the autism spectrum and experiences intellectual and developmental disabilities, shares his love of fitness as a mentor to an 18-year-old friend.