Movin’ Mavs

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Let’s hear from Ke’Sean, a sophomore nursing major from Woodville, Texas. UTA is home to one of the nation’s best wheelchair basketball programs and Ke’Sean is part of that team. The Movin’ Mavs and Lady Movin’ Mavs have combined for 12 national titles and placed numerous athletes on the US and international Paralympic teams. Ke’Sean, tell us more about these amazing teams.

– Mavs on three. One, two, three.

– [All] Mavs.

– Hey Alex, thank you for the introduction. Going up with a disability has always been a challenge, but I’ve always stayed active playing wheelchair basketball and track and field. Choosing a college separating from my twin and family was difficult, but I knew that UTA with both access for people with disabilities and the amazing nursing program was the perfect choice for me. UTA is one of the most diverse schools in the US and part because of its rich tradition of adaptive sports programs. It’s Movin’ Mavs and Lady Movin’ Mavs wheelchair basketball teams have combined to win 12 National Championships and produce numerous Paralympic athletes. What makes this even more special is that the program has given countless scholarships to student athletes with disabilities to help them achieve their academic goals as well. UT Arlington also has the Student Access and Resource Center that has a mission of service to all students with access needs that falls under the Americans With Disability Act. This center does far more than provide accommodations for people with physical disabilities. It also provides support for students with dyslexia, extra time on testing assignments or allowing service and emotional support animals and campus housing. UTA also offers a minor in disability studies, which explores the experience with people with disabilities, one of the largest minorities in the United States and worldwide. The program looks at disability as diversity and helps you dive into social, cultural and political perspectives. UTA adaptive programs continue to help me grow as a student and athlete. I’ve made lifelong memories with my classmates and teammates and learned from the best. With the support from my coaches and professors, I hope to play with Team USA and become a nurse practitioner. C-U-L-I-U-T-A and don’t forget to always Mav up. Back to you Alex Incredible, UTA is a proving ground for some of the best wheelchair basketball players, men or women in the world. And the school sees to it that all students receive appropriate accommodations. Good luck to you, Ke’Sean, we’re all rooting for you.