1. Softball Australia History of separate bodies and programs Project CONNECT about bringing all of these groups in together to better use resources and $ Inclusion at different rates for different states

2. Project CONNECT Softball Australia in first group of NSO’s to be selected for Project Connect Softball Australia DAP State Association DAP More co-operative arrangements with disability sport organisations

3. Case Study # 1 Kelli does not participate in softball like her family does because she has low vision. 70

4. Modifying to include ALL T eaching/Coaching Style R ules E quipment E nvironment 70

5. Issues in inclusion An athlete’s choice is essential. Every athlete is different and will require an individual approach. Use disability-specific information as background only. Duty of care and legal issues are the same as for athletes who do not have disabilities. 71

6. More information Softball Australia and State Associations Australian Sports Commission, (02) 6214 1111, www.ausport.gov.au State coaching centres www.ausport.gov.au Disability Education Program resources and state coordinators www.ausport.gov.au Web sites generally 72

7. In summary Work with what a player can do; if unsure, ask them. Modify using TREE to better include all. Never undermine the integrity of the activity by making too many modifications. *Coaching softballers with a disability is simply best coaching practice 73