Inclusive Recreation

Stay On Your Toes

Planning, clear expectations, active supervision, and positive reinforcement help recreation leaders prevent behavior problems before they escalate.

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Programming 5 min read

Inclusivity

Inclusive recreation extends beyond playgrounds through accessible routes, thoughtful policies, adaptable programs, and universal park design.

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Parks 5 min read

SK8 Charleston

After years of advocacy and complex planning, SK8 Charleston opened as an award-winning regional destination serving skaters and BMX riders.

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Parks 5 min read

Focus On Ability, Not Age

The Flying Fish Swim Team groups special-needs children by ability, building confidence, safety, fitness, and friendships at an individual pace.

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Aquatics 5 min read

When Jeff Burley, the Adaptive Sports Manager for Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, went looking for a golf course to introduce a new program using golf as a vehicle to teach leisure skills to military veterans suffering from a variety of emotional, physical, and intellectual challenges…

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Jeffrey Waters 3 min read

The Fundamentals Of Floorball

A sport called Floorball is growing in popularity not only in the U.S. but throughout the world.

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David Crawford 4 min read

Willing And Able

The Larry Turner Classic demonstrates the benefits of adaptive sports and offers a practical model for building inclusive programs through partnerships and volunteers.

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Programming 6 min read