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The importance of Play and outdoor activities for children with disabilities: Exploring Nature, Building Connections, and Celebrating Every Ability by Sarah Elgohary | Capable Companions From infancy, children rely on parents, caregivers, and educators to develop essential life skills. Learning through play fosters cognitive, social, and motor development (Gavin, 2022). As they grow, schools become their primary environment for socialization, shaping their understanding of the world. However, for students with disabilities, these spaces often present obstacles rather than opportunities. Education is meant to foster reasoning, communication, and engagement with society. Yet, only 65 percent of students with disabilities graduate from high school, compared to 86 percent of students without disabilities (United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, n.d.). ### Learning Beyond the Classroom Outdoor activities give children with disabilities ...