Event Title
Making a Case for Therapeutic Recreation in Special Education
Presentation Type
Oral and/or Visual Presentation
Presenter Major(s)
Therapeutic Recreation
Mentor Information
Teresa Beck
Department
Therapeutic Recreation
Location
Kirkhof Center 2263
Start Date
10-4-2013 12:00 AM
End Date
10-4-2013 12:00 AM
Keywords
Health
Abstract
The Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) identifies Therapeutic Recreation (TR) as a "related service" as opposed to a "mandated service." Due to the impact the economy has had on educational funding, providing TR services might be seen as "an extra expense" or "non-essential" to an already tight budget. The bigger question is whether society can afford not to address the social stigma and quality-of-life issues often experienced by persons with disabilities throughout their lifetimes without such services. This study will examine the benefits and outcomes associated with the provision of therapeutic recreation services to students in special education.
Making a Case for Therapeutic Recreation in Special Education
Kirkhof Center 2263
The Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) identifies Therapeutic Recreation (TR) as a "related service" as opposed to a "mandated service." Due to the impact the economy has had on educational funding, providing TR services might be seen as "an extra expense" or "non-essential" to an already tight budget. The bigger question is whether society can afford not to address the social stigma and quality-of-life issues often experienced by persons with disabilities throughout their lifetimes without such services. This study will examine the benefits and outcomes associated with the provision of therapeutic recreation services to students in special education.