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For many students, a school day might begin with math, include a trip to the library, and end in the gym. But for a group of students in our multiple disabilities classrooms, a recent day looked a little different, it involved casting a line, feeling the tug of a trout, and smiling from ear to ear as they reeled in their very first catch.

In partnership with @spring_trout_farm in New Holland, our Adaptive Physical Education team organized a fishing trip that was an experience designed with intention, accessibility, and joy at its core. With the help of assistive technology, creative engineering, and a passionate team of educators, students who might not otherwise have had the opportunity to fish were given the tools and support they needed to fully participate and thrive.

As Adaptive PE teacher Brett McCoy shared, this idea was born in the fall and brought to life through months of collaboration across our Special Education team, district administration, and the Lancaster Education Foundation. “Kids need opportunities,” he said. “And for students with multiple disabilities, that often means reimagining what access can look like.”

This outing reflects what’s possible when we invest in inclusive, student-centered experiences that meet learners where they are and imagine where they can go. It’s about showing our students and our community that inclusion isn’t just a buzzword. It’s action. It’s joy. It’s innovation. And sometimes, it’s a sunny day at a trout farm with a fishing pole in hand

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