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Yearly Archives: 2016
NIDILRR-Funded Research in Action: Real-Time Text
Technology developed by NIDILRR-funded researchers is making communication easier and more conversation-friendly for people who are Deaf, hard-of-hearing, or have speech disabilities! On Friday, December 16th, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) amended its rules to allow phone companies to replace … Continue reading
Investigación financiada por NIDILRR en acción: Texto en tiempo real
¡La tecnología desarrollada por los investigadores financiados por NIDILRR está haciendo que la comunicación sea más fácil y que sea más amigable a la conversación para las personas que son sordas, con dificultades auditivas, o que tienen discapacidades del habla! … Continue reading
Remembering our Dear Friend John Westbrook
This week we learned that our dear friend and colleague, John Westbrook, PhD, passed away after long battle with cancer. Dr. Westbrook was a member of the NIDILRR community for more than 30 years, starting as principal investigator of the Regional … Continue reading
Staying Healthy Through the Holidays: Taking Care of Your Mental Health
The holiday season can be a difficult time for many. From the stress of family obligations to the traditional “holiday blues” some people may find themselves struggling with sadness, anxiety, and depression. People with mental health conditions may be especially … Continue reading
Mantenerse sano durante los días festivos: Cuidando su salud mental
La temporada de días festivos puede ser un tiempo difícil para muchas personas. Del estrés de las obligaciones familiares a la tradicional “melancolía de los días festivos”, algunas personas pueden encontrarse luchando con tristeza, ansiedad, y depresión. Las personas con … Continue reading
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Is there a difference between recreational therapy and activity programs?
Recently, we wrote about recreational therapy. However, if you have visited a long-term care center or similar facility, you may have heard of their activity program. You might be wondering: Are activity programs the same as recreational therapy? There are … Continue reading
¿Hay alguna diferencia entre la terapia recreativa y los programas de actividades?
Recientemente, escribimos sobre la terapia recreativa. Sin embargo, si usted ha visitado un centro de atención a largo plazo o una instalación similar, es posible que haya oído de su programa de actividades. Usted puede estar preguntándose: ¿Son los programas … Continue reading
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Tagged actividades, Asociación Nacional de Profesionales de la Actividad, discapacidad, discapacidades, NAAP, NIDILRR, ocio, personas con discapacidades, profesional de la actividad, recreación, Spanish, Spanish-language, terapia recreacional, terapia recreativa, TIKTOK
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What is Recreational Therapy?
What do you think of when we say therapy? Do you think of playing a video game, making crafts, or painting a picture? You might if you’ve ever experienced recreational therapy! The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) defines recreational therapy … Continue reading