Question

Design an inclusive recreation for people with hear impairment .

a. Choose an activity area

for example: bowling, aquatics skiing, adventure, water sports, general recreation (comprehensive program)

b. Choose a facility or location for activity

c. Research the activity including information on adapted equipment, modifications, facility requirements. Who can participate?

d. Using APIE process outline plan –

Assessment – is there a need for this program in the community

Planning – program goals

Implementation – what will this look like, when and where will it run, staffing, equipment

Answer 1

Ans) Earlier work is included from some of the leading researchers in the areas of disability and inclusion. While some important articles on the general topic of inclusion are examined, as are some of the general writings on disability and inclusion, this bibliography is first and foremost an examination of the literature surrounding the inclusion of disabled people in sport. While much of the literature considers disability in general, even within this area it is possible to further subdivide the literature according to the type of disability – physical, intellectual, and sensory. Several things are brought into clearer focus as a result of this review: • The volume of academic literature in the general area of the inclusion of disabled people in sport is extensive, • There are many things to consider with regard to the type of disability and inclusion in sport, and projects and programs need to take these differences into account in order to be successful, • Disabled people need to be part of the process, and programs which fail to involve them in planning and implementation are unlikely to succeed, • Because of the many significant differences that arise as a result of differences in disability, the prospect of one organisation being able to successfully support disabled people across the range of disabilities and range of sports will be extremely difficult to achieve, • Much could clearly be gained by an examination of successful projects/programs that have been well and truly trialled in other countries and in particular, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Canada, and Australia. All of these countries have sports systems which are close to the New Zealand model, and • Much can also be gained from utilising and co-ordinating local expertise, and getting significant individuals involved in planning and programming. There is significant and important academic research and program activity being conducted in New Zealand, and the ISAPA Conference in 2011 would provide an excellent opportunity to involve some of these key individuals and organisations to the benefit of all.