LOS ANGELES – Earlier today, the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted an inclusive youth baseball clinic at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, welcoming students with autism from the Oxnard School District for a morning of play, learning and connection through the game of baseball.
The event also featured appearances by Teoscar Hernández and Holly Robinson Peete, both parents of children on the autism spectrum and advocates for autism awareness, who joined in support of the initiative.
The clinic brought together middle school students with moderate to severe autism from Driffill Middle School and Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy, along with their dedicated aides and support staff. Designed to create a supportive and engaging environment, the experience combined adaptive baseball instruction with sensory-friendly activities, allowing students to participate at their own pace.
Led by Dodgers Training Academy in partnership with The Miracle League, the clinic featured adaptive instruction and interactive stations focused on hitting, throwing, catching, and simplified gameplay – all tailored to meet a wide range of abilities.
Following the clinic, the students enjoyed lunch and received gifts from the Dodgers.
The event highlighted the Dodgers’ continued commitment to accessibility, inclusion and meaningful community engagement, ensuring that individuals of all abilities have the opportunity to experience the joy of baseball.
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