Group 1: Horseback Riding Therapeutic Horseback Riding is beneficial for children and adults who present with any of a wide range of cognitive, physical, and emotional conditions. Goals: To advance to an ability to operate through touch and feel. To improve posture and gain greater coordination and muscle control. To increase self-confidence.
Group 2: Painting and Sculpting Therapeutic Painting and Sculpting is very beneficial for all people and allows emotions to come out of one's mind and onto something physical. I knew that art supplies came in different shapes and sizes for different people, but I didn't know that easels were made to fit on one's wheelchair. I find that to be a true invention. The group showed a youtube video about a guy who is blind and made amazing pottery on a potter's wheel. I find this to be outstanding! Watching that video helps believe that anything is possible.
Group 3: High Elements Rope Course It is hard to imagine that a ropes course is suitable for people who are wheelchair bound or blind or any other physical disability, but it is real. Watching the youtube video shared in class was an eye opener for me. I learned that with teamwork and determination, anything in this world is possible. All you have to do is believe.
Group 4 (my group): Kayaking/Sailing Our group rocked our presentation. The Pocahontas idea really brought some laughs, which is what we wanted. We wanted the class to learn that anything on the water can be transformed to greaten the horizon for someone with a disability. I found it difficult to find motor boats with adaptations and techniques that would enable inclusion for participants with a disability. However, there was a great deal of information available for kayaking and sailing. This activity is a great way to get kids and adults interested in the outdoors, rather than sitting on the computer or sitting in front of the television.
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