The Illinois High School Association says it's beginning a pilot program for student athletes with disabilities.
Monday's announcement comes weeks after Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and an advocacy group for the disabled filed a federal lawsuit to force the organization to allow disabled athletes to compete in swimming and track events. It accuses the association of violating disabilities laws by not providing equal access to competitions.
IHSA spokesman Mat Troha says that during state finals for cross country, bowling, swimming, diving and track, there'll be separate events for disabled students. The 2-year pilot program starts in the upcoming school year.
Executive director Marty Hickman says the association has been listening to stakeholders and advocacy groups on how to improve opportunities.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:33:23 GMT
A Merrillville police officer shot a man Monday afternoon when the two got into a fight in the parking lot of the Merrillville Planned Parenthood office.
A Merrillville police officer shot a man Monday afternoon when the two got into a fight in the parking lot of the Merrillville Planned Parenthood office.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:52:14 GMT
Gov. Pat Quinn said Illinois lawmakers have a chance to make history on two fronts this month by approving a plan to fix the state's decades-old pension crisis and legalizing same-sex marriage.
Gov. Pat Quinn said Illinois lawmakers have a chance to make history on two fronts this month by approving a plan to fix the state's decades-old pension crisis and legalizing same-sex marriage.
