NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, TX (KTRE) -
This weekend families and friends
gathered at the SFA Ag- pond for a day of recreational activities.
The 12th Annual Sports Day Out event is
designed specifically to give those with disabilities a chance to get out and
play.
"The activities are really set up
for people who are disabled or they don't get a chance to participate very well
in those things," said Alan Larson, Chair Nacogdoches Mayor Committee on
People with disabilities.
Event officials say that it's
important to keep those with disabilities active without anything holding them
back. From young children to college students and senior citizens, there was something
for everyone.
"Could be somebody in a wheel
chair, could be visually impaired, hearing impaired," said Todd
Petershagen, Event Coordinator.
Participants spent the day fishing,
and playing yard and board games.
Committee Chair Alan Larson says
tailoring activities for the disabled wouldn't be possible without community
involvement.
"We can put people with
disabilities at the center of the event but also include people without
disabilities and mix those two groups together," said Larson.
Along with socializing and getting some fresh
air, community resources were on hand for those in need, to help improve other
aspects of their lives.
"I think it just brings people
with disabilities together and just be friendly with one another and make new
friends, we also have community resources here to share with them to maybe have
a better quality of life," said Petershagen.
And letting those with disabilities know they
are not alone is the greatest gift, they can give them.
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