Hello APE podcast listeners and welcome to another episode/post on the What's New in APE platform! For this episode, I was able to sit down with Charlie Rowe, the founder and owner of the company 'Adaptability', which is a private business that provides APE services to students with disabilities in school settings.. Adaptability is a company based out of Downers Grove, IL and focuses on ensuring the safety and success of students with disabilities in their general PE or APE curriculum. They offer a wide variety of services to ensure children of all abilities receive quality PE. Their most popular services include: APE classes, Consultation and Coaching to PE teachers and support staff, Professional Development training.
Adaptability was created by Charlie Rowe after seeing a large need for quality physical education services for students with disabilities across Illinois. From a young age Charlie has enjoyed helping/assisting people with disabilities. Charlie has provided a wide variety of APE services to 70+ schools in his tenure. These services include the teaching of self-contained and Reverse Inclusion APE classes, providing Coaching services to PE teachers and support staff, Professional Development training as well as program improving consultation services.
Adaptability currently provides direct Adapted Physical Education classes to more than 320 students in 17 schools across Chicago area, with large growth expected in the next 16 months.
To learn more about Adaptability or inquire about joining our team, check out their website at www.AdaptabilityPE.com
