WHITESBORO, N.Y. -- Putting on a jersey and representing a school is something some kids miss out on due to a disability, but that is changing.

"Everybody should have the right to enjoy their high school experience, and we have found that the students with disabilities have been unrepresented in our interscholastic program, and we want them to be represented," said NYS Public High School Athletic Association Assistant Director Todd Nelson.

Progress has been made through Unified Sports, and youth summits about inclusion through Unified Sports, like the one that happened on Tuesday in Whitesboro, are helping.

"They can talk about what's been successful. They can talk about what's failed, and sort of work together to collectively put together plans for their individual schools," said Special Olympics NY Unified Sports Program Senior Director Nathan Johnson.

Some have participated before.

"I thought it was really eye-opening to see a different side of the community and really get to know everyone in the school," said Whitesboro senior Alyssa Sherline.

Last year Whitesboro offered Unified Basketball, and this year, Unified Basketball and Unified Bowling, but moving forward, many hope to have Unified Sports offered each season.

"We would like to have one in the fall," Nelson said. "We've talked about volleyball. We've talked about soccer. We've talked about cross-country."

"This is really changing the game, changing the culture, and saying that all individuals should have that opportunity to represent their school and community through sports and other extracurriculars," said Johnson.

Students from six-area schools were at the summit.

More than 160 schools across the state are participating in Unified Basketball.