The Way Podcast, Episode 21 — 'Finding a Place to Play,' with PT Alumna Dr. Laura Duncan

Laura Duncan graduated from UK with a degree in physical therapy, moved to a new town, got a job and thought that was going to be her career. Then, life took a turn — her children needed a place to feel comfortable and compete in athletics — which caused her to come up with an idea. Quickly, that idea became a completely new cause, one that she found herself leading. After all, about 15 percent of the world’s population has a disability.

Now, Duncan is a pediatric physical therapist with the Jefferson County Public Schools, but also serves as co-director and founder of the Adapted Sports Program in Louisville, Ky., where 300 children with physical disabilities are able to compete against one another — as well as athletes from other cities — in events like wheelchair basketball, archery and track and field.

Come with us as we learn how the Adapted Sports Program became a reality — and where it’s going to go from here. We’re Finding a Place to Play … on this episode of The Way Podcast.

And, you can see Laura on Louisville’s TV news channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNKVq33Day4

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