1. “Active Leisure for Life!”

2. Thank you for participating!

3. Mission Florida Disabled Outdoors Association enriches lives through accessible inclusive recreation and active leisure for all.

4. What is Therapeutic Recreation? Therapeutic recreation uses treatment, education and recreation services to help people with illnesses, disabilities and other conditions to develop and use their leisure in ways that enhance their health, functional abilities, independence and quality of life. BENEFIT: INDEPENDENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH BRAIN AND/OR SPINAL CORD INJURIES!

5. Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation Reduces boredom Alleviates stress and anxiety Introduces new recreation and cultural opportunities Develops self esteem through recreation participation Provide emotional and social support to participants Adapts or modify leisure activities as necessary Promotes good health and physical well being among participants!!

6. Therapeutic Recreation Treatment Recreation Services Healing Wellness Personal Development Societal Development Support and Dependent Inclusive and Independent

7. Healing Improved Ability to Do Daily Activities Community ReintegrationWellness Disease Prevention and Health Maintenance Increased Chance of a Longer Life Weight Control to Prevent Obesity Improved Mental Health and Mood Why is active leisure important for people with brain and spinal cord injuries?

8. Personal Development Improved Self Esteem Networking and Socialization Motivation to Pursue Vocational Opportunities Societal Development Reduced Cost for Assistance and Care Contributions Add Value Promotes Community Inclusion Why is active leisure important for people with brain and spinal cord injuries?

9. Major National Findings “Physical Inactivity Poses Greatest Health Risk to Americans” American Psychological Association – 7/30/09

10. Recreation makes you HAPPY! According to the Gallup Poll for American Health, “ Americans who exercised regularly were 2.5 times more likely to report that they were happier than Americans who didn ’ t exercise at all. ”

11. Recreation Benefits Our Community Inclusive environments contribute to a society focused LESS on individual differences and MORE on shared experiences. Inclusion and social integration is based on individual integrity and respect for the individual as part of the community. It means being PART of the community!

12. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Established in 1990. The ADA extends the protections of 504 to public entities not receiving federal funds. It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, state and local government activities, public accommodations, and public services.

13. What types of recreation can People with Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries pursue?

14. Archery Baseball/Softball Basketball Football Golf/Miniature Horseshoes Scuba Diving Sky Diving Swimming Tennis/Badminton Volleyball Walk/Run Physical Activity Examples

15. Horseback Riding

16. Clubs/ Organizations Current Events Games Group Discussions Parties Volunteering Social Activity Examples

17. Games – Wii Geocache

18. 4-Wheeling Bicycling Camping Fishing Fossil Hunting Hiking Horseback Riding Hunting Jet Skiing Kayaking Picnics/Cookouts Rock Hounding Sailing Water Skiing White Water Rafting Outdoor Activity Examples

19. Water-skiing Kayaking

20. Bowling Basketball Dancing Fitness/ Exercise Martial Arts Goal Ball Power Soccer Billiards/ Pool Indoor Activity Examples

21. Martial Arts Power Soccer

22. Ceramics Drama / Theatre Painting Photography Singing Creative Activity Examples

23. Arts & Crafts Singing

24. HOW? You may need recreation assistive technology. Assistive technology refers to any device that helps a person to complete everyday tasks – including recreation.

25. Come out and try some of these recreation and active leisure pursuits at SportsAbility! SportsAbility is the premier event of the Florida Disabled Outdoors Association (FDOA). This event is about enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by promoting active living. SportsAbility provides first hand access to resources and demonstrations of activities designed to encourage participation regardless of age or ability level. People who attend SportsAbility learn about the value of recreation and active leisure for everyone – especially people with disabilities. People discover the latest in equipment, trends, and resources. This event provides an opportunity for people to network with people with disabilities, resource providers, and community organizations. There is NO CHARGE to participants thanks to the generous sponsors.

26. Expo Indoor Sports and Leisure Outdoor Sports and Leisure

27. SportsAbility Expo First hand access to resources designed to encourage participation regardless of age or ability level. Discover the latest in assistive technology, trends, and resources. Network with people with disabilities, resource providers, and community organizations.

28. SportsAbility – Indoor Sports and Leisure Golf Interactive Fishing Simulator Tennis Basketball Martial Arts Laser Target Shooting Art Therapeutic Recreation Activities

29. SportsAbility – Outdoor Sports and Leisure Sit-down Water Skiing Sailing Kayaking SeaDoo Rides Fishing Hand-Pedaled Biking Archery / Target Shooting ATV Trail Rides Golf Clinics Horseback Riding

30. FDOA History It is rare that someone can take a “tragedy” as an opportunity to change their life and help others. That is exactly what David Jones did. His injury became a personal commitment to help others. In 1988, David Jones was shot in a hunting accident resulting in a serious head injury that left him with permanent paralyses of left leg, limiting mobility and no use of left hand. David utilized a wheelchair for one year, then gradually increased mobility to the point where he could walk with a walker and now walks with a slight limp without any device. He remains paralyzed in one arm. In the process of his rehabilitation, he became aware of the importance of recreation for rehabilitation – not only to improve mobility, but to improve mental well-being. David saw this event in his life as a challenge and an opportunity to assist others. This life changing event developed into his personal crusade. David went back to school and received his bachelor’s degree and with his degree in Marketing learned that an effective organization fills a need that is not being met. David Jones overcame the challenge of his disability utilizing sports for himself and others by forming the Florida Disabled Outdoors Association (FDOA) in 1990. This organization came out of the positive experience David had from using sports and recreation for his own rehabilitation.

31. Thank you!

32. For more information, please contact: Florida Disabled Outdoors Association (FDOA) 2475 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 205 Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 201-2944 info@fdoa.org