Ashlynn participated in her first middle school track meet with all general Ed peers. She was so excited to ride the bus there
She smiled the entire time. Kids high-fived her and knew her name. She was included. She had a fan club there consisting of me and her dad, both sets of grandparents, her friend and his mom, and last year’s SPED teacher and para because I was so worried no one would cheer for her. I was wrong. All the parents clapped her on and cheered her to the finish line. It was amazing. Maybe this world is changing…in the best kind of way.
She literally smiled the entire time. Even while running.
Sometimes the kindest thing you can do for someone is simply to include them