What’s New: Inclusive Recreation and Summer Fun
In the insightful blog titled 7 Reasons Inclusive Recreation is Important for All of Us posted on the website of Lisa Raffoul & Associates. Raffoul stresses the importance of cultivating inclusive recreation opportunities that provide a way for everyone to be “part” of the community and identifies the following seven reasons why this is important.
“Builds relationships and prevents loneliness; people will have more friends
Offers a chance for all people to set goals and experience personal achievement
Fosters connections for opportunities for social roles such as volunteerism, group membership or employment
Enhances physical fitness, positive mental health, happiness, and independence
Increases sensitivity and understanding to the diversity of humankind
Creates a culture where all people are valued
Inspires others to take action for change”
Raffoul concludes the blog with the following poignant question. “Professionally or personally, what can you do to facilitate an inclusive opportunity for someone in your community?
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A companion blog titled 15 Ideas for Inclusive Summer Fun provides a list of activities designed to improve overall health and well-being of everyone.
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