Mini gallery: Scenes from SU’s disability pride month wheelchair games

Mini gallery: Scenes from SU’s disability month wheelchair games

Students participate in wheelchair basketball as a part of an event held during Syracuse University’s disability pride month. Syracuse holds these games to celebrate people embracing their full identities. Madison Cox | Staff Photographer

Participant Gunjan Siwal gears up to pass the ball to a teammate during the wheelchair lacrosse game. Syracuse holds these events in April to align with the academic calendar for maximum participation. Madison Cox | Staff Photographer

COM 117 students in Seth Gitner’s class play during their class time and determine what to do with the ball. All the students took turns to play in The Barnes Center. Madison Cox | Staff Photographer

Two teammates toss a lacrosse ball back and forth to practice their stick skills before the game. Participants came for a few reasons — interest in the cause, philanthropy and class participation. Madison Cox | Staff Photographer

One supporter chases after a ball during a basketball match. Sports included in these events are basketball, lacrosse, sled ice hockey and rugby. Madison Cox | Staff Photographer