All of our students, even those who are blind, love it. They can take part in relay races this way. Often, the faster and more furious the spinning, the more they like it. Frequently, we use an inner tube around the student as a sort of combination spotting belt, protective wear, and grabber handle. Too many students are never taken out of their wheelchairs when they can and should be.
Students can lie or sit on mats and be dragged around, even for relay races.
This works wonderfully for students who have severe physical disabilities that preclude them from being placed on a hard surface. They creep forward, and the result is an advancement of their tank tread mat. Stretch Bands . Therabands or bicycle inner tubes make great sling shots. Playground Swings .