Presented by

New Jersey Commission on Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities

Co-Sponsored by

New Jersey Recreation & Park Association

Supported by

Aronow Family Foundation In Memory of Evelyn Aronow

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

AT A GLANCE

8:00am – 9:00am Registration

Continental Breakfast

8:00am – 11:45am Exhibits Open

1:30pm – 3:15pm

9:00am – 9:15am Welcome & Announcements

9:15am – 10:15am Keynote Session

10:20am – 11:20am Educational Sessions

11:30am – 12:30pm Educational Sessions

12:40pm – 2:10pm Luncheon

Wheelchair Dance

Awards Ceremony

2:15pm – 3:15pm Educational Sessions

3:20pm – 4:20pm Educational Sessions

8:00am

REGISTRATION

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Pick up your registration package in the lobby. Enjoy

a continental breakfast in the Dayton Ballroom.

9:00am

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

9:15am – 10:15am

.1 CEU 1.0 PDU

KEYNOTE SESSION

How Recreation Fosters Inclusion

Keynote Speaker: Steven M. Eidelman

H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Human Services Policy and Leadership, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Delaware

Learn the importance of recreation in advancing the goals of including people with disabilities in their communities, as well as supporting their families. Recreation, as a tool, is frequently overlooked as we strive as a nation to assure the full participation of people with all different kinds and levels of disabilities living in our communities.

Learn about inclusion and its benefits to people with disabilities and to society.

Learn the role recreation professionals and programs play in helping to include and support people with disabilities in their communities.

Learn trends and predictions for the future.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

.1 CEU 1.0 PDU

10:20am – 11:20am

COOPERATIVE GAMES – PART A

Presenter: Adina Rosenberg, MCAT, BC-DMT, LPC, NCC

This experiential workshop will introduce therapeutic activities to group activity leaders and educators who wish to resolve tension; heal through laughter; promote better group relations; improve attention span; develop physical fitness; and heighten problem-solving skills among their members. Be prepared to play, laugh, and learn!

Learn the five elements to creating cooperative games that help meet the social, emotional and physical needs of all group participants.

Learn several group movement activities that enhance cohesion, self-expression and playfulness amongst the members.

Learn two closure activities which can help ease transitioning.

MAKING FRIENDS WITH AUTISM

LET’S HAVE FUN TOGETHER

Presenter: Adrienne Robertiello, Autism Educator

With current estimates that autism affects one percent of the population, leisure and recreation service providers can expect to interact with people who have autism as part of their regular activities and events. This multi-media session provides helpful tools to raise awareness and encourage understanding, inclusion, and appreciation of children with autism, and their families in recreation and leisure activities. Participants will receive reliable information about autism spectrum disorders; the impact autism has on family members; ADA regulations, accommodations and adaptations; safety, physical fitness and sports related issues; creative play and leisure activities; and approaches for building ongoing, positive relationships with children on the spectrum and their families.

Gain knowledge and understanding of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families.

Understand and learn ways to include individuals with autism and their families to be active, valuable participants in recreation programs in the community.

Receive valuable information about ASD and the accommodations and adaptations, physical fitness and sports related issues, ADA regulations, and safety issues.

Learn strategies to develop positive interactions with individuals with ASD, their families, and the community.

Obtain practical resources about ASD and understand ways to develop community partnerships to optimize recreation programs and resources.

GROUP DRUMMING FOR HEALTH, WELLNESS & RECREATION

Presenter: Mauri Tyler, TRS, CMP

Group drumming is good fun AND good for you. It reduces stress, improves immune function and provides a fun creative outlet. Come experience HealthRhythms, an evidence based protocol that makes it easy for people of any skill level and any age to play together. No musical experience required.

Identify at least one benefit personally experienced in today’s drum session.

Learn at least two research-supported benefits of group drumming.

Learn how to obtain facilitator training.

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE

Presenter: Robin Wexler, CTRS

Learn effective strategies for dealing with difficult administrators, co-workers, residents or patients. Dealing with difficult participants in TR: (behavior management for the confused, the disruptive, the combative and the non-participatory). Comparing and contrasting the etiology and pathology of dementia, traumatic brain injury and psychiatric disabilities. Learn techniques to create support for the new resident.

Learn effective strategies for dealing with difficult people.

Learn how to establish a therapeutic trusting relationship.

Identify techniques to use to reduce stress during relocation.

IMPORTANCE OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Presenters: Jill Greenberg Kail, Esq. James Wioland, CPRP

All programs that are subject to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act must comply with laws that guarantee equal access for individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination. This session will briefly discuss this legal requirement and how a recreation program can provide more than mere compliance. This will be a discussion about how to ensure the full and meaningful participation of people with disabilities in recreation, and community arts programs, by focusing on universal design principles in the creation of programs in order to create a more accessible, inclusive recreation environment.

Review state and federal laws which guarantee equal access and prohibit discrimination.

Discuss specific ways that the concept and use of universal design principles can enhance recreational programs for the entire community.

Understand the value of using the initial planning process of recreation programs to promote inclusion of individuals with disabilities rather than to try to make accommodations to programs after the fact.

Understand universal design concepts in the creation of parks and recreation programs and service.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

.1 CEU 1.0 PDU

11:30am – 12:30pm

COOPERATIVE GAMES – PART B

Presenter: Adina Rosenberg, MCAT, BC-DMT, LPC, NCC

Continuation of Part A (See previous session description)

PREPARING A THERAPEUTIC

SENSORY ENVIRONMENT

Presenter: Roberta T. Feehan, R.N., Ph.D

Learn how to create a therapeutic environment that can positively affect the program sensory atmosphere and the interaction of your participants.

Become familiar with strategies to create a purposeful sensory environment that relieves stress, increases participation, and uses the five senses to appreciate the setting.

HORTICULTURAL THERAPY

Presenter: MaryAnne McMillan, HTR

Introduction to horticultural therapy: Example of the benefits and engagement of students and adults in garden related activities to achieve goals and objectives.

Learn about Horticultural Therapy.

Understand merits of HT as an active process, an effective and beneficial teaching implement, recreational tool.

Understand the benefits it has for the students and adults it serves; especially those with physical, psychological and developmental disabilities.

YOUNG ATHLETE PROGRAM

Presenter: Andrea Moore, Young Athlete Program, SONJ

Learn the history, and an overview of the Young Athlete Program within Special Olympics NJ. A detailed description of the program, its components, and the options for program implementation will be presented.

Understand the objectives of the Young Athlete Program for the athletes as well as their families.

Understand the purpose of the Young Athlete Program within Special Olympics NJ.

Understand the ways in which parents, schools and the community can implement the program.

11:30am – 12:30pm

Part A

LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR ART ACTIVITIES

Presenter: Robin Wexler, CTRS

What are the differences among art, craft, manipulative activities, and art observer activities in TR? Resources and leadership techniques for goal oriented art activities will be presented. Doing more with less.

Identify resources for goal oriented art activities to meet the needs and nature of your participants.

Demonstrate their knowledge of leadership techniques for goal oriented art activities.

Identify skills valuable for goal oriented art activities.

12:40pm – 2:10pm

LUNCHEON, PERFORMANCE &

AWARDS CEREMONY

Performer - Kitty Lunn

Artistic Director, Infinity Dance Theater

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

.1 CEU 1.0 PDU

2:15pm – 3:15pm

YOGA

Presenter: Patricia West-Low, PT, MA, DPT, PCS

This session is intended to introduce the attendee to the possibility of yoga for persons with special needs. Attendees will learn the basic classes of postures, benefits and precautions, simple breathing practices and basic guided meditation for stress reduction.

Discuss the basic classes of yoga postures.

Discuss benefits and precautions for the basic classes of postures.

Demonstrate the following breathing practices: three-part breathing, alternate nostril breathing, and diaphragm breathing.

Engage in a basic guided meditation and discuss the benefits of meditation for stress reduction.

Demonstrate the ability to coordinate movement with breath call.

RECREATION AND LEISURE

ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

Presenters: Anne Clarke, CPAMC and Rebecca Addo-Nartey, PT

Recreation and leisure time activities for young children and their families will be shared. Information will be shared about community activities for all children and their families.

Learn the many options for children and families to enjoy recreation and leisure time activities in the community and in the least restrictive environment.

Learn how to address and overcome some of the challenges to ensure successful and pleasurable recreational and leisure activities with young children.

MAKING CONNECTIONS - HELPING FAMILIES UNDERSTAND MODERATE AND LATE STAGE DEMENTIA

Presenter: Amy E. Matthews

Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of Alzheimer’s disease is remaining connected with the person. The individual with dementia can no longer engage in some meaningful interactions. It becomes very difficult for families to understand ways to connect and provide meaning and comfort in moderate and late stages. This program will provide better understanding of physical changes in these stages. Also, we can help families understand the gap between the person that was and the one that is, finding meaning in even the simplest interactions.

Understand physical and cognitive changes in moderate and late stage dementia.

Identify meaningful activities for individuals in moderate and late stage dementia.

Learn techniques to engage the person in mediate and late stage in activity.

Co-Sponsor

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

.1 CEU 1.0 PDU

3:20pm – 4:20pm

ADAPTIVE AQUATICS

Presenters: Laurie Bodner, CTRS, ATRIC

Melissa Morrow McCulley, CTRS, CCLS, MHA

Presentation offers lecture and pool observation regarding the benefits of Adaptive Aquatics for children with varying disabilities (including Program Development and Participant Perspectives).

Learn how to ensure safety and security of program participants.

Learn how to make programs both fun and therapeutic.

Learn the principles of Family Centered Care as it relates to program development and customer satisfaction.

Part B

APPLICATION of LEADERSHIP SKILLS

FOR ART ACTIVITIES: DOING MORE WITH LESS

Presenter: Robin Wexler, CTRS

Doing more with fewer dollars, to create more professional programming. What skills do you need to do more with less? Join us in a hands on art experience applying the goal oriented, creative resources, problem solving techniques and strategies of part A.

Identify internet resources for cost effective activities.

Identify community resources for cost effective activities.

Learn creative problem solving techniques for budgeting time, staff and resources in your TR program.

BOARD MEMBERS

Karen V. Bourque-Scott Chair

Barbara Moses-Haratz Vice Chair

Linda Halm Secretary

Patricia Papenberg Treasurer

Marty Aronow

Lisa Cohan Aronow

Maria Pfaadt-Eachus

Bobbi Bach Freedman

Cynthia DeSouza

Marta Haviland

Shakira Linzey

Joanne Lupica

Edward Mulvan

Lillian Narvaez

Sandy Peth

Paulann Pierson

Donna Provenzano

Patricia Swartz

Matt Wiley

Co-Sponsor

NEW JERSEY RECREATION AND PARK

ASSOCIATION

Caren Fishman, CPRP President

Glenn Burrell, CPRP Treasurer

M. Bruce Kaufmann, CPRP Liaison

Thomas Morris, RA Liaison

Theresa A. Dunwiddie Executive Director

2012

CONFERENCE ON RECREATION

FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH

DISABILITIES

supported by

ARONOW FAMILY FOUNDATION

IN MEMORY OF EVELYN ARONOW

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“LEISURE 4 LIFE”

2012 Conference on Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities

April 17, 2013 * Crowne Plaza Monroe, Monroe, NJ * 9:00am – 4:20pm

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