Entry 7 (group presentation cont.)

Today's class dealt with groups sharing an innovative activity that can be done with all populations.  These presentations are a continuation from the previous class period.
Group 6:  Hiking and Rock Climbing:  Rock climbing takes strength, skill, and endurance. It is a great motivational activity for all. Rock climbing is an easier sport for a person with an amputee because climbing comes naturally for humans.  Rock climbing relies on touch.  A great program for people with disabilities and rock climbing is SPLORE (Special Populations Learning Outdoor Recreation and Education).  A common phrase/quote used by hikers is, "No obstacle is too steep".  This is a great phrase/quote because it not only relates to hiking, but also to every day life.  There is nothing that somebody cannot do.  Two modified wheelchairs used for hiking are the Hippocampe and Trailrider.  The Trailrider is the main adaptive wheelchair.
Group 7:  Hunting and Fishing:  There are so many benefits to hunting and fishing.  Hunting and fishing helps gain confidence and self-worth, sense of accomplishment, independence, social bonds, physical benefits, and getting in touch with nature.  Wisconsin provides many individuals with various disabilities special hunting permits to better improve their hunting experiences, such as a permit to use motorized vehicles on state land, and a permit to use hunt with a crossbow.  There are many hunting and fishing adaptations.  A few hunting adaptations are the Handi-Cuff, tripods and mounts, adaptive triggers, such as breath controlled triggers, and video scopes.  A few fishing adaptations are the Strong Arm, Angler's Aid, fishing pole holder, Comfort Carrier, and Power Caster.  These are all great adaptations for populations with disabilities. 
A great hunting game is avail to play.  Just click on the link below:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/hidden%20animals/Hidden%20Animals.htm



After the presentations were complete, we watched two videos about rock climbing, sailing, body boarding/surfing, diving, hand gliding, flying, tennis, sledge hockey, and snow skiing. 
How did individuals adjust to their disability:
*Use other senses of the 5 senses.
*When describing something, use very descriptive words.
*Use other parts of your body (limbs).
*Acceptance
What roles does recreation serve in their lives?
*Way to get outside and do activities.
*Doing experiences done before the impairment.
*Choose realities (sit on couch or get out and about).
*Inspiration.
*Being able to be independent.
*A purpose.
*Be free from disability.
Social Supports:
*Friends help in guiding.
*Sharing past experiences.
*Motivation and Encouragement.
*Don't feel sorry for the individual.
Adaptations:
*Sip and Puff (shifting sails for sailing).
*Paraplegic getting a piggyback ride up the mountain.
*Leg grips for the paraplegic.
*Specialized feet attachments.
*Short hockey sticks (one for each hand).
What can a CTRS learn from these stories:
*Push your client to follow his dreams. Achievement can happen.
*Stay optimistic through and for all situations.
*Help desires come true.
*Help build endurance.
*Patients are worried about their body functions as they get older.
*Sharing activity choices with clients.
*Process of grief. Recreation was an empowerment. 
These movies had me sitting on the edge of my seat. They were incredibly interesting and kept you focused on what was happening.