a para Parks idea

 

libraries across the country offer telephone services to chat with the librarian to help you find knowledge and printed matter. Why shouldn't parks or for a telephone service to help find Park  activities in you nearest park  specifically in this case for people with special needs

 

Zoom chats with a recreation therapist

People with special needs tend to be short changed when it comes to the usability of our parks to meet their Recreation needs. Here's an idea that could help  make our parks more usable for people with special needs. what if Parks departments had a recreation therapist on staff who could be contacted by Zoom by Park goers with special needs to help create custom tailored experiences for them while visiting their local park or playground.

I have not yet found a Parks Department who offers a chat with a recreation therapist service . however here are a few things I found that show this idea not to be so far fetched

 

 

 

The Therapeutic Recreation unit provides recreational, leisure, & educational opportunities for persons with various disabilities. Our goals are to increase social skills; promote community awareness, emotional and physical well-being; and for participants to learn new skills through structured activities!

Cobs County therapeutic recreation

 

Therapeutic Recreation provides specialized programs and summer camps for children with Autism and Inclusion services and accommodation in all general programs

St Mary's County Maryland Parks therapeutic recreation services

 

Our therapeutic department is highly involved with various social events, outings, adaptive sports, and many other activities and opportunities for those in the community with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. We truly believe that leisure and recreation can be used to offer countless and empowering benefits. 

Henry County Parks therapeutic recreation

 

 

 

 

Wellness Link’s remote therapeutic recreation services provide meaningful social engagement while your loved one remains safe at home. Our employees are all skilled Recreation Therapists providing virtual therapeutic recreation via phone or online to enhance social connection and boost quality of life. link

 

Lately, recreation therapists have been expanding their scope of practice into park and recreation departments. This is due to several factors, including increased efforts to create an inclusive environment for all community members. Park and recreation patrons of all abilities and backgrounds are taking advantage of park and recreation facilities and programs, which creates a parallel between healthcare facilities and parks and community centers.

As those with physical and cognitive disability travel the path of actively needing physical and occupational therapy to lead a more independent lifestyle, they are using park grounds and facilities. This has created an avenue for recreation therapists to assist in the transition and continued use of these facilities.

Recreation Therapy and the Role of Parks

 

Recreation Therapy goes virtual

 

REC THERAPY GOES VIRTUAL Recreational therapy majors take summer field experience to cyberspace

 

Virtual Therapeutic Recreation at Home | Gillette Children's

Gillette Children's provides options for virtual therapeutic recreation that patients can do at home. Many of us are cooped up in our homes due to COVID-19. It’s a major change for many families. Luckily, our therapeutic recreation experts have some useful tips to keep kids – especially those who have complex medical conditions – active, learning and structured during this difficult time. This is our first segment in an ongoing educational video series. Upcoming episodes will include demonstrations of activities families can do using simple items found in most homes.

 

 

inclusive Recreation Resource Center Cortland