The definition of disability is a “physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities.” (Definition of Disability, 2021). While reading this journal, the quote I found most interesting is that patients with disabilities should add physical activity to their daily lives. Health care providers believe that physical activity will help prevent any chronic illnesses. My sister is twenty-five. She was born developmentally delayed and lost hearing. Last year we found out that she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. When my sister was in school, she wasn’t allowed to join any gym classes or participate in physical activity. Teachers in my school believed that she couldn’t do it; I thought wrong. She was always playing outside with my sister and brothers. She was never left alone inside. To this day, she will still throw, hit, and catch a ball. 

Health providers believe that “Adult patients need physical activity for good health.” (Are primary care providers recommending physical activity to patients with disabilities? 2020). I want to say this is true, but sometimes I disagree with this statement. While watching my sister grow up, She was never diagnosed with anything, but she has been diagnosed with more chronic illnesses since she is older. Even though she is healthy and active, she still gets diagnosed with more conditions. Primary care providers should recommend physical activity to adult patients if they are ready to take on the task. They should feel comfortable with taking on this action and not being forced into getting physical activity every day. 

My steps are letting adult patients with disabilities choose if they are comfortable with physical activity. I believe if they feel comfortable enough to do it, they should. Make sure they aren’t pushing as hard as they can. The primary step I want to focus on is changing how schools see students with disabilities. The last step I want to include is letting disabled students have inclusion in physical education classes. We can change up the games to let the students with disabilities in any sports participate. I believe people should include everyone in any sport, participation no matter their disability.