Pioneer Student-Athletes Make a Difference through “Lose the Training Wheels”

BROOKVILLE, N.Y. (July 28, 2011) – Members of the C.W. Post field hockey, football and men's lacrosse teams participated in “Lose the Training Wheels”, a program that teaches developmentally disabled children to ride bikes.

The program allows these developmentally disabled children to gain a sense of self-reliance while boosting self-esteem. Research done through the LTTW program has shown that learning how to ride bikes has improved children's sense of inclusion, has registered positive change in family dynamics and has improved quality of life through recreation.

The Pioneers paired with The Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation June 27 through July 1 to host the five-day camp here on campus.