https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7 Recreational opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. This is a list of resources to help get you started in a lifelong activity. en-us 2021-11-15 03:44:51 UTC 2021-11-15 07:45:38 UTC hello@padlet.com bsharpe11 https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890250718 Like many of the sports on this list swimming can be participated in both competitively and recreationally. The water can take away many of the normal impacts and strains on the body and allow for more natural movement. There is also a robust rating system for athletes with all sorts of disabilities to find a challenge in competition. Swimming can also be extremely therapeutic, providing strength and flexibility that cannot be found in ground activities.]]> 2021-11-15 03:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890250718 bsharpe11 https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890254655 Dance by its nature is about creative movement. While there is technical training and adaptations can be found in many formal programs, the idea of dance is limitless. The beauty of dance is it provides a creative outlet, fitness, coordination, and self expression. You can become involved in a formal program, perform, or put on your favorite song and move with the music. Dance can provide a social connection or be a personal endeavor.]]> 2021-11-15 03:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890254655 bsharpe11 https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890259243 USA Curling has worked hard to make curling an inclusive space. With curling centers popping up all over the country, access to curling is getting easier. One of the subcommittees of USA Curling is focused on how to make curling more friendly for adaptive athletes.]]> 2021-11-15 03:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890259243 bsharpe11 https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890260257 The only thing holding someone back from taking a hike would be a technical trail. You can hike for many hours or many days. Going for a hike is a great way to connect with nature and get to know a little more about yourself. There are all sorts of trails and many hiking aids out there from walking poles to off road chairs. Pick a trail and go explore.]]> 2021-11-15 03:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890260257 bsharpe11 https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890260888 Fishing is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy activity alone or with friends and family. Most communities have ADA compliant piers and a pontoon boat will allow an individual the opportunity to use their normal wheel chair. There is equipment for nearly every disability. There is no fitness or age requirement. Fishing is truly and activity that is accessible to all ages and nearly all disabilities.]]> 2021-11-15 03:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890260888 bsharpe11 https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890262637 While the link provided is focused on wheelchair basketball, nearly anyone can participate in basketball. Basketball can be recreational or competitive, it can be social or individual. Basketball will help develop and maintain hand eye coordination, agility, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. There are basketball hoops in nearly every town which makes it almost universally accessible and if you are not able to get to court you work on ball handling on any semi hard surface.]]> 2021-11-15 03:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890262637 bsharpe11 https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890262958 The beauty of a strength training routine is that it can be tailored to meet your needs. An athlete can work on strengthening a weakness or maximizing a strength. Most of all weight training will provide lifelong benefits by increasing metabolism, limiting the risks of osteoporosis, and providing balance and resilience to the body. A weight training program can be adjusted at any time to increase challenge or just maintain current levels of activity and ability.]]> 2021-11-15 03:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890262958 bsharpe11 https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890266217 There has never been a better time to pursue cycling as an individual with a disability. There are tons of bike options on the market from fully custom offroad bikes to electric road bikes. You can ride a tandem bike or a tricycle to accommodate sight or balance challenges. No matter what you want to ride or where you want to ride there is an option to get you riding.]]> 2021-11-15 03:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890266217 bsharpe11 https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890269816 While tennis is best played against an opponent many tennis courts have a wall for individual practice. There are also tools like a ball launcher that can allow for solo practice on specific skills. Tennis is a great way to improve hand eye coordination, agility, and cardiovascular fitness. Tennis is also an activity that can modified to meet many needs. ]]> 2021-11-15 04:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890269816 bsharpe11 https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890271651 There are numerous ways you can make adaptations to golf. You can play recreationally and competitively easily. Golf is social or individual. Since golf uses a handicap system for scoring it is easy to level the playing field for scoring.]]> 2021-11-15 04:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bsharpe11/on8v7a94x2ffy3j7/wish/1890271651