Disability is a social construct, we have certain ideas and expectations about individuals health that are not always met by everyone, by no fault of their own. Too often, children are left out of activities like recess, P.E., and other physical activities because they have certain disabilities that inhibit them from navigating the existing environments built for play. By creating this petition I hope to advocate for all children so that everyone can play in environments that accommodate all children.
Why is this important?
I am personally affected by this issue, given that I am a future educator and will surely be working with kids who have disabilities. This issue affects everyone because if we are not inclusive as a society we are missing out on different perspectives and experiences that people with disabilities bring to the table. I hope that by creating this petition the state of Texas will begin designing and redesigning play-spaces with all children in mind.
