Many school teachers host work sessions in which their classes build costumes for other students or kids in the community in wheelchairs. These projects can be taught at any grade level. The only limitation is the imagination and creativity of the students. Each class learns the importance of helping others while doing something fun and creative.

It is our belief that all young people should be prepared to think deeply and well so that they have the chance of becoming the innovators, educators, researchers and leaders who can solve the most pressing challenges facing our nation and world, both today and tomorrow. Walkin' & Rollin' Costumes offers a unique opportunity that gives students a way to meet those goals in a fun and challenging way.
 
View this success story written by one of our partner schools about the process, challenges and rewards the experience gave them in making a custom Star Wars themed costume for a child in a wheelchair.

The U.S. has developed as a global leader, in part, through the intelligence and hard work of scientists, engineers and innovators. In a world that’s becoming increasingly complex, where success is driven not only by what you know, but by what you can do with what you know, it’s more important than ever for our youth to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information. These are the types of skills that students learn by studying science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

By working with Walkin' & Rollin' Costumes, schools can enhance the development of STEM learning skills by providing a challenging experience while solving a real world problem. The students learn firsthand about everyday life in a wheelchair, or other special needs equipment, and the challenges these kids meet every day. These costumes are more than just something to wear. They’re an escape to a place where special needs children are not viewed by their classmates as "different," but instead as just another child in a really cool costume. The barriers are briefly brought down, and inclusion is often achieved for the first time. This inclusion is felt long after the costume is removed.