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Tag Archives: Recreational therapy
The Paralympic Games and Recreational Therapy
Since the end of the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, we have begun looking forward to the 2014 Paralympic Games beginning on March 7th. Over 40 countries will be represented at this year’s winter games and athletes will participate in … Continue reading
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Tagged 2014 Paralympics, accessibility, adaptive sports, assistive technology, Disabilities, disability, ice sledge hockey, NIDRR, NIDRR projects, NIDRR research, paralympics, people with disabilities, recreational sports, Recreational therapy, RERC, skiing, sochi, sports, technology, therapeutic recreation, wheelchair curling, YMCA
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Recreation Therapy and Adults with Disabilities
Recreation therapy for adults with disabilities works in the same vein as recreational therapy for children with disabilities. It has the same objectives and goals: to improve skills and abilities of people with disabilities and to increase their social time … Continue reading
Recreation as Therapy
The online Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Recreational Therapy (RT) as “therapy based on engagement in recreational activities (as sports or music) especially to enhance the functioning, independence, and well-beings of individuals affected with a disabling condition.” However, what does this mean … Continue reading
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Tagged assistive technology, children, Disabilities, elderly, Recreational therapy, technology
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