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Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusive Programming Flashcards

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  1. What is a 'reasonable accommodation' under the ADA in a recreation setting?

    Answer: A modification that provides equal access without fundamentally altering the program or creating undue burden

    A reasonable accommodation enables equal access without fundamentally altering the essential nature of the program or imposing an undue financial or administrative burden on the agency.

  2. When developing inclusive recreation programs, which approach is considered best practice?

    Answer: Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to build flexibility and access into programs from the outset

    Universal Design for Learning principles guide the creation of inherently flexible programs accessible to all participants from the start, avoiding the need to retrofit accommodations later.

  3. 'Adaptive sports' in recreational programming refers to:

    Answer: Modified versions of mainstream sports or new sports designed to enable participation by individuals with physical, cognitive, or sensory disabilities

    Adaptive sports are modified or specially designed sports that accommodate and enable meaningful participation by individuals with various types of disabilities.

  4. Which federal law, passed in 1990, serves as the primary foundation for disability rights and accessibility requirements in public recreation facilities and programs?

    Answer: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

    The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is the landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination and mandates accessible facilities and programs for individuals with disabilities.

  5. A 'transition plan' in therapeutic recreation services primarily refers to:

    Answer: A structured plan for moving a participant from more intensive TR services to a less restrictive environment with greater independence

    Transition planning in TR involves a structured approach to help a participant move from intensive services toward less restrictive, more independent community leisure participation.

  6. When a park and recreation agency conducts an ADA 'self-evaluation,' what is the primary purpose?

    Answer: To review all policies, practices, and procedures to identify and correct any that discriminate against individuals with disabilities

    An ADA self-evaluation requires agencies to systematically review all policies, practices, and procedures to identify and remedy those that may discriminate against individuals with disabilities.

  7. In inclusive recreation programming, an 'inclusion aide' or 'support person' is best described as:

    Answer: A trained individual who provides targeted supports to enable a participant with a disability to independently participate in a program

    An inclusion aide provides specific, targeted support to enable independent participation — the goal is empowerment and independence, not doing activities for the participant.