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In this month’s issue – our annual Inclusion issue – we highlight two local organizations that are making sports more inclusive. Established in 2009, Move Along Inc. offers a variety of adaptive programs, including sled hockey, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis. Check out the story by Tammy DiDomenico on page 12. And on page 20, I write about how Special Olympics New York is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Jowonio School also recently reached a milestone, marking 50 years in 2019. Christy Perry Tuohey takes a look back at the school’s history on page 16. Also in the April issue: We honor National Lawn and Garden Month with our Question of the Month (page 9) and I get in touch with my inner artist at the Painting Café in Baldwinsville for this month’s Treat Yourself (page 10). You can also read about our Club of the Month, the Positivity Project Club at C.W. Baker High School (page 22), and Educator of the Month, Bridgeport Elementary School teacher Toby Clark (page 8). As always, feel free to send nominations to courtneyk@familytimescny.com.
APRIL 2020 | ISSUE NO. 216
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KIDS EXPO 2020 UPDATE Due to COVID-19 and a recent recommendation by the CDC to cancel or postpone events with more than 50 people for eight weeks (http://ow.ly/OiPg50yMUE1), we have decided that it is in the best interest of our readers to cancel this year’s Kids Expo. Please email courtneyk@familytimescny.com with any questions. We appreciate your support.
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