Recreation+&+Leisure

=Recreation and Leisure=

created by: Wakisha McKoy
The needed support for the disabled students is not available in many organized activities unless the parent(s) provides it || [] A curriculum for training volunteers or staff to support children with special health care needs and disabilities in community recreation. Topics include adaptive recreation, behavior management, disability etiquette, professional conduct, and universal precautions. [|http://www.bestbuddies.org] The mission of Best Buddies is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. People with intellectual disabilities are often excluded from society because of their differences. Best Buddies is determined to end the social isolation of people with intellectual disabilities by establishing meaningful lasting one-to-one friendships with their peers without intellectual disabilities. These friendships help increase self-esteem, confidence and the abilities of people with and without intellectual disabilities. || [] [] ||
 * What is recreation and leisure? || Recreation and leisure is defined as containing the element of choice -- either an activity or non-activity, which deviates from the normal or routine structure of compulsory activity -- and the element of satisfaction, by way of some attribute which the individual finds positive or pleasing. ||
 * What is partial participation and how is it related to recreation and leisure? || Partial participation is defined as completing a portion of the activity at hand. By partially participating individuals gain a sense of independence and feel free to do as they please. ||
 * What research says about students with disabilites and the need for recreation and leisure: || Children and youth with disabilities need experiences that allow them to enjoy recreational and leisure activities with others their age without a disability.
 * Resources, websites and places for recreation and leisure for those with a disability || **Let the Fun Begin!**
 * Best Buddies**
 * Additional Website(s): || []

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