I would say to all schools with SEN, disabled or sensory-impaired children that they should definitely get involved with Panathlon and should try to do as much as possible. For us, the opportunity to go out of school and meet new people with similar needs is fantastic. Social and emotional development are so important for deaf children, and the chance to meet older role models – as well as new friends – is extremely rare for many of them outside of Panathlon events.
