Final Exam (Lecture 20 - Inclusion and Segregation in Recreation and Leisure) Flashcards
What is a very difficult thing about raising a child with a global developmental delay?
Not many resources
Uncertainty
_______ inclusion is the ____ standard
meaningful
gold
What does Jedd have?
Global developmental delay
What is the difference between family vs. medical perceptions?
Family: sees person first, then disability
Medical: sees disability first, then person
But understanding of both perceptions means a lot to the family, seeing personality
Soccer
First and last day, Jedd could never have the same childhood as other kids
It’s hard, but also something family has to adapt to. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows
Why is riding a horse good for children experiencing disabilty?
It’s more than just riding, multi-step direction breakdown
Whitemud Equine has a great program where mom could just sit on the sidelines with the other parents, all abilities welcome
Jedd regularly goes to the _________ ______ to lift weights
Steadward Center
He’s been going since 18, people work with him and help with adaptations
Cool things about camp He Ho Ha
Jedd had friends to keep him in line, was independent, no kid wants to be attached to their mother all the time, included
Sleeping in bunk beds with kids his own age
Nurses on-site to help
What is the tough balance to maintain?
Not trying to make disability front and center while still understanding that his brain works at a different pace
What was the issue with drumming lessons?
He’s good, but company won’t give him group lessons, only private ones
He only needs time, patience and practice
Why is a community support worker helpful?
Needs funding
Can give family respite
- Corey embraced Jedd for who he is, saw him as a fun-loving kid before disability
What were some considerations before going to the concert?
Noise level (ear plugs)
Bathrooms
Length of walking time
Lots of time and effort to do ‘typical’ things!
What was the issue at the art gallery?
Culture should be accessible
No one was there, he liked the acoustics
What should we ask ourselves every day?
How can we be more inclusive?
