Teen's Astounding Basketball Shot Just Went Viral With a Swish of the Net Right at the Buzzer (Watch)
This special needs student is winning hearts across social media after he sank an astounding half-court shot right at the third-quarter buzzer.
This special needs student is winning hearts across social media after he sank an astounding half-court shot right at the third-quarter buzzer.
When she was 15, Sarah Cronk set up her school's first inclusive cheerleading squad at Pleasant Valley High School in Bettendorf, Iowa. Now, at 18 she is the founder of The Sparkle Effect, which helps schools around the country to include boys and first with disabilities in the dance teams and cheerleading squads. While Pleasant Valley's program is now in its 6th season and includes 21 students, Sarah's national program has raised more than $150,000 and generated 65 inclusive squads across the country.
10 years ago, Ben promised he'd take her to prom. Last week, he made good on his word and brought the 17-year-old pal, who has Down Syndrome, as his date.
Not only does Rachel Cooperstein have Down syndrome, she participates as a regular cheerleader in the all-inclusive squad at San Francisco's Dublin High School, and was crowned Homecoming Queen Friday night -- a title her fellow classmates were thrilled to give her in a secret ballot.
Special needs kids sometimes don't get the same chances as non-challenged youth which is why the former NFL quarterback threw over 200 prom night parties.
When team manager Robert Lewis hit a game-ending 3-point basket for his school on Senior Night, fans from both sides went wild.
When a boy ran into the glass wall at an Apple Store, an employee got down on the floor with him and set up his new iPad right there–until he felt better.
A photographer father has created stunning photos of his son flying as a way to raise esteem for those with Down syndrome.
The chefs at this local Greensboro, North Carolina kitchen only work with a few ingredients: peanut butter, oats....and, of course, love.
These four inspiring individuals stood out to us among many amazing people competing at the 2015 Special Olympic games in Los Angeles, California.
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