Motor Activities Training Program

The Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) provides participation in Special Olympics for individuals with intellectual disabilities and disabilities requiring the greatest assistance and support. The program is provided at Cedar Lane School during the school year.  It emphasizes training and participation rather than competition.  The training is conducted during the school year by physical and occupational therapists, physical educators, classroom teachers and paraprofessionals while working on the movement goals of each student. Mobility, fine motor, aquatics and use of adapted equipment is emphasized. Participants utilize whatever skills they have with whatever equipment is needed with whatever assistance is needed.

A culminating Challenge Day, is held each year to highlight each participant’s personal best.

Coordinator:

Cedar Lane School

Training Times & Locations:

Training is provided during the school day for students at Cedar Lane School.

Practice Overview:

The training is conducted during the school year by physical and occupational therapists, physical educators, classroom teachers and paraprofessionals while working on the movement goals of each student.

Requirements:

  • MATP is for students at Cedar Lane School.

Equipment:

  • Equipment is provided by Cedar Lane School and SOHO.

Uniforms:

  • T-shirts are provided by Special Olympics

Competition

  • Challenge Day is typically held the second Friday in June at Cedar Lane School.

Volunteer Roles:

  • Volunteers are needed on Challenge Day at Cedar Lane School (typically the second Friday in June).