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History of People with Disabilities

History of People with Disabilities

Who invented wheelchair basketball?

Less than a hundred years ago, wheelchairs were big clunky wooden chairs that couldn’t even fit through most doorways.  But in the 1930s, a pair of engineers dreamed up a  new kind of wheelchair that would change the lives of wheelchair-users dramatically. In fact, some of them invented a new sport that would become a worldwide sensation: wheelchair basketball. Join Joy and co-host Otis as they explore the history of this amazing sport and check out Otis’ wheelchair basketball practice! Plus, an all new First Things First!

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How guide dogs came to lead the way

Dogs have served as human’s loyal companions for thousands of years. They’ve also been trained to do some pretty cool jobs! In today’s episode, Joy and cohost Oliver learn all about the history of guide dogs.

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Way to Play: How Playgrounds Grew Up

Join Joy, Elysse, and some talking playground equipment as they spring through time to explore playgrounds of the past, present and future.