BREAKING BARRIERS WITH ART AND MOTION
Free event helps children with high functioning disabilities explore potential
Lake Forest, CA —Children with high functioning disabilities are faced with the consequences of being different – from isolation to being labeled or bullied; these kids learn daily that they are not “normal.” However, on Saturday April 25, Us Too Gymnastics is taking the courageous step of showing these children how to explore their abilities and potential.
From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at Pittsford Park in Lake Forest, Children with high functioning disabilities will be able to participate in drum circles, dance classes, track & field classes and games, while being entertained by a live band and the Us Too Tappers, all at the largest Universally Accessible Playground (UAP) in Orange County. At the same time, they will witness the continuation of an effort that aims to prompt a sea change in the treatment of people with disabilities including autism, Aspergers syndrome, ADD/ADHD, Down syndrome, deafness and hearing impairment.
At the event, a group of disabled children will run through a paper barrier, symbolizing the societal walls encountered daily by disabled people. Breaking Barriers is more than just a free event; it is also a social movement that promotes the humanity, abilities and success of disabled people. Breaking Barriers aims to impact people throughout Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
Us Too Gymnastics is a recreational non profit organization where caring, specially trained instructors provide individualized athletic instruction for children; building a sense of self-worth, success and athletic skills toward the goal of transitioning each student into mainstream sports programs. Us Too Gymnastics is proud to present Breaking Barriers with Art and Motion in partnership with the Orange County Imagination celebration and the City of Lake Forest.
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Contact: Vicky Simpson
Email: ustoogymnastics@yahoo.com
