Chapter Two

Question 1

3 Types of Relationship w/ People w/ Disabilities

Answer 1

1) . Friends, family, members of our community
2) . Charitable supports, including companionship
3) . Customers

Question 2

People w/ Disabilities as Friends, family/ community members

Answer 2

• natural interactions
• natural consequences
• assume competence
• adapt if/as needed/desired

Question 3

Charitable Supports for People w/ Disabilities

Answer 3

• Tend to lean toward more severe disabilities
• Helps develop empathy
• Good for the soul

Question 4

People with Disabilities as Customers

Answer 4

• The WORK we perform, the SERVICES we provide, the PRODUCTS we peddle
• Legal responsibilities- the ADA
• Customer’s expectations
• Decisions related to:
• -ability & requirement to accommodate
• -fundamental nature of program/service
• -inclusive practices

Question 5

Approach to Recreation Program and Service Delivery

Answer 5

• Inclusion
• Self-Determination
• Choice
• Role of Separate Programs
• Model of Continuous Improvement
• -Assessment
• -Evaluation
• -Enhancement

Question 6

Sympathy

Answer 6

• A natural human emotion
• Can lead to compassion, action
• Doesn’t actively support people in improving or progressing
• Doesn’t reflect respect
• Doesn’t challenge us or those we feel towards it

Question 7

Empathy

Answer 7

• Ability to “relate” to or understand the feelings of another individual, regardless of whether we’ve experienced the exact same thing
• Requires a high degree of SELF-AWARENESS

Question 8

Inclusion

Answer 8

• Being a member of a larger whole; to encompass or embrace as part of a whole
• A full experience beyond the physical location of the activity

Question 9

Integration

Answer 9

• First step; being present for the activity

- Sometimes referred to as Physical Inclusion

Question 10

Self-Determination

Answer 10

• The ability of a person to be autonomous regarding meaningful life choice
• Inclusive activities promote the development and utilization of self-determination

Question 11

Indicators of Successful Inclusion in Recreation Activities

Answer 11

• Having the same choices and opportunities in recreation activities that other people have
• Being accepted and appreciated for who you are
• Being with friends who share your interests, not your disability
• Being a valued customer
• Having recreation facilities and areas that are accessible & easy for everyone to use
• Having access to the necessary ADAPTIONS, ACCOMMODATIONS, & SUPPORT so every person can benefit equally