| 612 | Friday, April 28, 2006 |
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| 10:15 AM-12:15 PM | Convention Center:151DEF |
| AAPAR/Adapted Physical Activity Council |
endorsed by Youth Sports Coalition |
| Using Technology and Engineering to Facilitate Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilities |
| Technology and engineering can be utilized in physical activity and recreation environments to promote inclusion of persons with disabilities. This session will present an introduction to the use of technologies in physical activity and leisure settings. Part one will focus on simple technologies such as switches, low-tech communication devices, and environmental controls and ideas on how to utilize these devices in program planning. Part two will showcase the results of a collaboration between kinesiology professionals and mechanical engineers that has produced play equipment for people with quadriplegia. Come see our toys and learn how to build your own! |
Keyword(s): adapted physical activity, community-based programs, therapeutic recreation
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| Presider: Peter Werner, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC |
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Speakers: |
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Integrating Simple Assistive Technology into Physical Activity and Recreation Settings
Sherril York, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK |
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Engineering Toys: Innovative Adaptations for Quadriplegia
J. Kevin Taylor, PhD, Cal Polytechnic State Univ, San Luis Obispo, CA and Frank Owen, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA |
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