To start, I really enjoyed this video shared by Jacob Taylor in last weeks toolbox. It shows a more on outdoor therapy and the benefits it has for everyone. The arts are a lot the same. They are a benefit for everyone and anyone. They are a great way to expand your mind and thinking. A specific video I enjoyed from this weeks studies was the "Disabled Artist" video. This man is an inspiration on overcoming obstacles and making them strengths.
In my own search I was able to find this website that shows the art of tons of individuals with disabilities. It was really neat to see that there is a website that shows the masterpieces of those with disabilities and caters to their needs. There was also a neat video about the studio they provide for a lot of these individuals. Here is the link: http://vimeo.com/104727751.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Monday, November 17, 2014
Outdoor Tricks For Inside My Toolbox
As I was reflecting on everything from last week and looking through some of the other students portfolios I came across this video that Lexi Snow posted. The video specifically talks about networking with a lot of people and still being able to come across as genuine. The video definitely answered the question I had posed in the previous weeks discussion board, so I am grateful to have it here now.
This week I enjoyed learning about all of the different outdoor programs that are designed for those with special needs. Especially the range of special needs that each of the programs is able to accommodate. It's incredible to see all of these programs reaching out to those who may struggle with what others take for granted. Something specific from this week I gained and want to remember was the list of benefits to outdoor recreation. This was a simple list that can also be used to answer simple questions that sometimes seem hard at the moment. Here is that list.
This week I enjoyed learning about all of the different outdoor programs that are designed for those with special needs. Especially the range of special needs that each of the programs is able to accommodate. It's incredible to see all of these programs reaching out to those who may struggle with what others take for granted. Something specific from this week I gained and want to remember was the list of benefits to outdoor recreation. This was a simple list that can also be used to answer simple questions that sometimes seem hard at the moment. Here is that list.
Something I was able to find on my own was a camp called Camp Kostopulos. This camp specializes in catering to and helping those with disabilities and special needs. They get kids outdoors to experience nature and everything around them. It was really neat to learn about and also, now, be able to refer others to.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Build That Relation Web!
As I was breezing through some of the posts from last week I came across a quote that Benjamin Bisnett posted. It was this, "Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful
things can be achieved (by Mattie
Stepanek).” That quote ties in so perfectly this week on why networking and having support from all different venues is extremely important. It's the way we can achieve "wonderful things."
There was a video from this weeks lesson that I found to be very educational and pertinent to all of my endeavors in the future. It was a little dry the first time around, if I'm being honest, but the information is incredible!
Some other links that I thought were cool and helpful were this about "10 Tips for Successful Business Networking" and one to help locate support groups for those with autism.
A helpful little tidbit I learned this week and also from past experience is the benefit of working ahead. I used to be a major procrastinator. Seriously though. I would wait until an hour before something was due to finish it (or even start it....) But, I have learned the benefit of working ahead and giving myself ample amounts of time. This week I have been really sick. But, because I am ahead on my practicum, I'm not falling behind or even worried that I didn't accomplish anything this week. Being ahead means I don't have to worry when things come up that I wasn't planning on. Yay for finally learning this lesson and reaping the rewards now!
There was a video from this weeks lesson that I found to be very educational and pertinent to all of my endeavors in the future. It was a little dry the first time around, if I'm being honest, but the information is incredible!
Some other links that I thought were cool and helpful were this about "10 Tips for Successful Business Networking" and one to help locate support groups for those with autism.
A helpful little tidbit I learned this week and also from past experience is the benefit of working ahead. I used to be a major procrastinator. Seriously though. I would wait until an hour before something was due to finish it (or even start it....) But, I have learned the benefit of working ahead and giving myself ample amounts of time. This week I have been really sick. But, because I am ahead on my practicum, I'm not falling behind or even worried that I didn't accomplish anything this week. Being ahead means I don't have to worry when things come up that I wasn't planning on. Yay for finally learning this lesson and reaping the rewards now!
Friday, November 7, 2014
Program Accessibility
From last week in my classmates portfolios I came across Kiri Shaw's post which contained this website for how to better make recreational programs more accessible. It has a lot of really amazing information that also helped me this week and I'm sure will help me in the future as well. Another website I came across this week in my own web searches was mobility-advisor.com. This website offers a list of activities, organizations, and links to more information on different activities for those in wheelchairs that are offered all over. This is a great resource for me to refer to and to also refer others to.
Being able to offer resources to others in need is a huge help in any professional field. I know while I was working at a recreation facility it was extremely helpful for me to know about other resources outside of where I worked. There would be times I would be asked about swim teams in the area, special olympics programs in the area, or where different programs were held. It not only helped the individual asking the question for me to have an answer, but it also was a positive reflection on the facility in which I was working. A well informed staff is a staff that brings in more costumers.
Lastly, I found this simple list of Principles for Structuring Social Integration in Recreation Activities to be extremely helpful. It was also very pertinent, in retrospect, to my volunteer practicum.
Being able to offer resources to others in need is a huge help in any professional field. I know while I was working at a recreation facility it was extremely helpful for me to know about other resources outside of where I worked. There would be times I would be asked about swim teams in the area, special olympics programs in the area, or where different programs were held. It not only helped the individual asking the question for me to have an answer, but it also was a positive reflection on the facility in which I was working. A well informed staff is a staff that brings in more costumers.
Lastly, I found this simple list of Principles for Structuring Social Integration in Recreation Activities to be extremely helpful. It was also very pertinent, in retrospect, to my volunteer practicum.
Principles for Structuring Social Integration in Recreation Activities
- Frequent and consistent opportunities to get acquainted
- Equal status
- Mutual goals
- Cooperation and interdependence
- Receiving accurate (not stereotyped) information about the person with a disability
- Fair and tolerant norms
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