UWL program that assists kids with disabilities will lose federal funding

UWL program that assists kids with disabilities will lose federal funding

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - Through the University of Wisconsin La Crosse's (UWL) Adapted Physical Education Program. Graduate students engage directly with children with disabilities and their parents through multiple activities. UWL Adapted Physical Education Program Director Brock McMullen explains, “What we try to do as part of this program is two things. First, is to provide professional preparation for our students here on campus. Then a…

Letter: The loss of federal funding will strain education programs for children with disabilities

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a degree in physical education and taught junior high school physical education. My 14-year-old nephew, who is paraplegic, has greatly benefited from adapted physical education and Medicaid. Consequently, my husband and I have established an endowed scholarship at UW-La Crosse to support undergraduate students focusing on adapted physical education. Recently, UW-La Crosse was informed t…