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Wheelchair
Has anyone ever had a player in a wheelchair? if so what ADA modifications did the league have?
The youth league I assign on a marine base has a young lady who will be playing. she is confined to a wheelchair but wants to play.
She plays on a team with her sister and she and her parents want to keep as much integrity to the game as possible.
We have decided to allow the pitchers to move up and basically soft toss pitches. She will only be allowed to roll to 1st base. then the last out will run for her. She will roll past the base and off to the side for safety. if she is even with the front edge of the base before being forced she is safe.
in the outfield she will either roll herself or have a coach assist her chair.
Any input of what ADA mods you have seen would be appreciated.
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