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.

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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.