Bethel University Helps Pave Way For Students With Intellectual Disabilities To Participate In NCAA Sports

By Norman Seawright III, CBS Minnesota

May 8, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Because of one student's dream, Bethel University helped pave the way for students across the country with intellectual disabilities to participate in NCAA Division III sports.

Dylan Delaske throws shot put and discus. He's a nontraditional student-athlete through Bethel University's BUILD program, designed to provide a full college experience for students like him who live with intellectual disabilities.

"I love the feeling of living on campus. The community is just so loving," Dylan said.

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