Adaptive recreation

Adaptive Recreation is a concept whereby people with disabilitiesare given the opportunity to participate in recreationalactivities. Through the use of activity modifications and assistive technology, athletes or participants in sportsor other recreational pursuits are able to play alongside their non-disabled peers.

Activity Modifications are changes made to a game or activity that allow all players to have an equal or more equal chance of doing well. One example of an activity modification is a wheelchair basketballgame, where both disabled and non-disabled players use wheelchairs. The players' ability to walk is no longer a factor in how well they play.

Assistive Devices are any machines or equipment used to level the playing field in a mixed-ability competition, or to allow someone the opportunity to participate that could not do so without its benefit. A good example of assistive devices are pool liftsthat lower non-ambulatory swimmers into a pool. Many municipal governments in the U.S. use adaptive recreation as a way to meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act, specifically its section dealing with public services. Governments are required by ADA law to provide reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities in order to allow them participation in sports and recreation programs.

External links

• U.S. Adaptive Recreation Center

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