When everyone cheers, everyone wins!

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ver five million students with disabilities attend public schools in the United States; yet, most school sports and activities are not designed to accommodate these students. Not surprisingly then, students with disabilities are often sidelined -- excluded from school sports and the critical social opportunities they offer.
Since 2009, The Sparkle Effect has been helping schools nationwide create school-based cheer teams that include students with and without disabilities practicing and performing as one team.
The result: students with disabilities experience true acceptance as they, alongside their peers, become passionate leaders that inspire entire communities to embrace inclusion. By giving students opportunities to break down social barriers, we create harmony among classmates, encourage students with disabilities to join more activities, and foster a culture where all abilities are celebrated.