What do you see in the picture, where is it, what do you think is happening?
The photo shows High School basket ball player, Jules Hogland, taking a shot during a match. But there is something different about Jules - he is blind. So, how does Jules take the shot?
The picture poses the question, "Can a person who can't see play basketball?"
The article accompanying the picture says, "When inclusion is the goal, human beings can figure out all kinds of ways to make the seemingly impossible happen."
To make sure the game was accessible for Jules, a fellow player tapped the hoop with a long stick. Another player positioned James and then the crowd remained silent for the shot. You can watch the shot in the clip which is in the article. The crowd are absolutely silent as the shot is taken and then they erupt when it goes in.
The article says, "Not only was it a great shot, it was an awesome example of what support and inclusion can look like from a school and a community."
"The goal is not for those without disabilities to "help" those with, rather, it's a way to empower everyone to have fun together through sports. Teammates work together to play their personal and collective best for the good of the team."
- how is basketball played?
- what are the challenges for a player who is blind?
- Can disabilities make some things impossible?
- "When inclusion is the goal, human beings can figure out all kinds of ways to make the seemingly impossible happen." - how? What does that mean?
- Can you think of any examples where people who are differently abled can play sport in a different way?
- Should we consider language in this story? Does it matter if the term disability is used or the the term differently abled - does it make any difference?
- "The goal is not for those without disabilities to "help" those with," - why not?
- Why do the crowd go silent in the video?
- There are hundreds of people in the room, all silent. would it have been really funny if one person had sneezed loudly or shouted out? Would everyone have laughed?
- "It was an awesome example of what support and inclusion can look like from a school and a community." what does this mean?
- what does 'collective best' mean?
- What can we learn from Jules?
- What can we learn from the crowd?
- Why is this about No Outsiders?
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