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\"\"Supporting inclusivity, the Medina County Career Center (MCCC) participated in the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools<\/strong><\/a><\/span> program. As the first career technical center in Ohio to join, MCCC hosted an invitational event, bringing together over 150 athletes and Unified partners from five different districts.<\/p>\n

This initiative is crucial as it aims to unify people with and without disabilities, promoting social inclusion within educational settings. Tracy Radabaugh,<\/strong> instructor of the Career and Community Experience<\/a><\/span> (CCE)<\/strong> program shared her enthusiasm, “Joining the Unified Champion Schools program was a monumental step for us, especially since we’re the first career technical center in the state to do so.”<\/p>\n

The event included participants from Highland Schools<\/strong>, Buckeye Schools<\/strong>, Cloverleaf Schools<\/strong>, Strongsville Schools<\/strong>, and Max S. Hayes High School<\/strong> from Cleveland Metropolitan Schools. “Since we don’t have a traditional field or track, we decided to bring everyone here and host the event in our own unique way,” explained Radabaugh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The day began with the national anthem, proudly led by MCCC\u2019s Criminal Justice<\/strong> students. Adding to the festivities, the Ohio State Highway Patrol<\/strong><\/a><\/span> showcased several vehicles, and the Medina County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/strong><\/a><\/span> treated everyone to ice cream. Cosmetology<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>students offered face painting and hair tinsel, while Construction Trades<\/strong><\/a><\/span> students engaged attendees with a prize wheel. The Business and Marketing Technology<\/strong><\/a><\/span> program provided refreshments with popcorn and coffee, and Animal Management and Care<\/strong><\/a><\/span> students delighted visitors with a petting zoo.<\/p>\n

Radabaugh<\/strong> underscored the collaborative effort involved in the event. “Making cornhole boards was a unified project that involved CCE and Construction Trades students.” She emphasized the broader impact of the day, stating, “Today was about more than just competition; it was a learning experience on the importance of living, working, and playing side-by-side with everyone.”<\/p>\n

This event not only highlighted the career center’s commitment to inclusion but also reinforced the importance of community and unity in sports and education. As Radabaugh<\/strong> emphasized, “It’s about having fun together, with and without developmental disabilities, participating side by side.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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