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
1:30pm – 3:15pm
Exhibits Open
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, selfexpression 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 multimedia 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.
RECREATION AND LEISURE
ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Presenters: Anne Clarke, CPAMC and Rebecca AddoNartey, 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
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
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.
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.
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
BOARD MEMBERS
Karen V. Bourque-Scott
Barbara Moses-Haratz
Linda Halm
Patricia Papenberg
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
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
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.
Co-Sponsor
NEW JERSEY RECREATION AND PARK
ASSOCIATION
Caren Fishman, CPRP
Glenn Burrell, CPRP
M. Bruce Kaufmann, CPRP
Thomas Morris, RA
Theresa A. Dunwiddie
President
Treasurer
Liaison
Liaison
Executive Director
2012
CONFERENCE ON RECREATION
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES
supported by
ARONOW FAMILY FOUNDATION
IN MEMORY OF EVELYN ARONOW
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2012 Conference on Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities
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