Athletes with disabilities converge on Chicago suburbs
The National Junior Disability Championships is ongoing in Chicago’s northern suburbs. Top athletes with disabilities from around the country are competing for medals in seven different events through Saturday.
This is its 26th year and the first time Illinois plays host. The competitions are held in Olympic-style events, including track, field pentathlon, swimming, archery, table tennis, basketball and weightlifting.
The National Junior Disability Championships is considered the most prestigious national event for those ages 6-21 with physical and visual disability. It is a qualifier to the U.S. Paralympic Team.
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Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts is founder of Support for Special Needs and has been a regular contributor since its inception in May 2010. A mom to two kids with special needs, she didn't want other parents to feel what is the often isolating world of raising a child (or two!) with disabilities. Her kids had kidney transplants at the age of eight and will need liver transplants in the future as a result of ARPKD/CHF. They both have vision disorders and learning disabilities.