Bowling
On our first night at the mountain, we went bowling in the school's bowling alley. Some of us were skilled bowlers, some of us...not so much. But we all had fun bowling with crazy techniques!
Sledding
Midweek, it snowed a few inches. There was a steep hill next to the dining hall, so Leo gave us trays to use as sleds!
Karaoke Night
Students, staff, parents, and volunteers came together for Karaoke Night at the school. The kids had fun performing popular songs for their friends, and we even joined in to help them sing! It was great to see the students showcasing their talents and having fun with the music. The RU AWB group performed Journey's "Don't Stop Believin" at the end.
Obstacle Course
One afternoon after school, we went to the gym to complete an obstacle course. Now, any obstacle course might seem difficult, but this one was meant to show us what it is like to live with a disability. We were each given various props to help us to understand what our students go through every day.
Some of us were blindfolded or given scratched goggles (to show impaired vision) to wear while completing the course. Some of us had our arms taped to our sides so we couldn't use them. Some of us sat in wheelchairs, some of us wore earplugs, and some of us used more than one of these props to feel what it is like to have multiple physical disabilities.
The great part about completing this obstacle course was that we had to rely on each other for help. For instance, those who were "blind" would walk around with another member of the group, who would tell the exactly where to step and when.
We pushed each other in wheelchairs, as well. It showed us how frustrating it is to have to rely on another person, but it was also touching to see how things can still be accomplished when a student and their caretaker work together.
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