No matter how hard we fight it, there will always be barriers we have to face.
There will be challenges thrown at us; again and again and again.
There are times Dexter has to sit to the side and miss out... Just because he has cerebral palsy and it's too hard to find a way to include him.
Our hearts break for him.
Every. Time.
We can't change everything, but we can definitely make the effort to create a more inclusive and understanding world.
We can try to raise awareness, which might help people feel more comfortable to approach Dexter and people like him.
He's surfed and ice-skated, ridden bikes and inner tubes at water parks. He's been on dodgem cars and amusement rides, he's ridden horses and flown on a flying fox. He's done those things because people didn't give up on finding a way, even when Dexter's cerebral palsy made things look so challenging.
Sometimes, big changes need to happen and planning is needed.
Sometimes, a simple change will make an adventure possible.
And, Dexter loves adventures!
This video shows how a simple change in the way people see things, ensures a boy in a wheelchair can play, too.
Sometimes, it really is easy, if we are ready to make simple changes.
And, everyone deserves to play and have fun.
Dexter is lucky enough to play wheelchair basketball. His wheelchair is pushed for him, the ball is caught for him and he is helped to shoot goals. For now.
Dexter loves racing in his wheelchair; it can't go fast enough for him.
He loves the sound of the basketballs bouncing on the floor; he knows he's about to have fun. His sister's play, too. They sit in the wheelchairs and play; racing around the court and shooting baskets.
And, they are fast!
It's Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month.
Help us raise awareness by telling people about cerebral palsy. Can you make an activity more inclusive, so someone who faces extra hurdles can play too?
Over on instagram, we're sharing daily challenges. Come over and play along.
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