RM 207 E-Portfolio (Disability & Inclusion)

   Practicum Portfolio Reflection Inclusivity & Disabilities — RM 207 Completed: 15 hours Overview While participating in the RM 207 practicum , I engaged in a series of inclusive, community-based activities supporting individuals with disabilities . This experience significantly enriched my understanding of therapeutic recreation , inclusive practices , and person-centred support . Goals Met Developed practical life skills and promoted independence through interactive community activities. Fostered teamwork, social inclusion , and leadership through volunteering and service projects. Enhanced adaptive recreation programming and encouraged civic engagement in real-world settings. Activities Completed Attended a Volunteer Workshop focused on service values , inclusion, and leadership. Supported individuals in shopping outings , teaching money concepts and budgeting . Facilitated inclusive swimming sessions , promoting physical wellness and confidence . Volunteered wit...

As the final week of RM 207—Disabilities and Inclusion—comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on just how much I’ve grown throughout the semester. Our discussions, readings, and projects have challenged and inspired me to think more deeply about accessibility, representation, and advocacy in everyday life. Each class brought new insights and perspectives that I’ll carry with me far beyond our in-class teaching. With the semester officially ending this Wednesday and our final exam just ahead, there's a mix of anticipation and gratitude in the air. Before we head into summer break, I want to thank everyone who followed my journey and took the time to read my work. Your support, encouragement, and thoughtful engagement have meant so much. Here’s to closing out this chapter strong, and to a summer full of rest, renewal, and new beginnings.  

Welcome to week 13 of my reflections on what I have learned in my disabilities and inclusion class. This week we had a chance to learn about Therapeutic recreation and job requirements.   Therapeutic Recreation Therapeutic therapy is defined as restoring, remediating, and rehabilitating to improve movement and functional independence. It aids in reducing or eliminating the effects of illness or disability. It is made to offer opportunities to improve your health.  Therapeutic Process Assessments Planning Inteventions Evaluations These four processes ensure we determine the needs of the client, determine the goals, facilitate the activity and determine the progress made.  Areas where Therapeutic recreation is offered:  Hospitals Clinics Long-term care homes Community centres Camps Rehab centers Group homes These are just a few to name, but there are many more places that offer these services to clients.  What is Therapeutic Recreation?  What are the ou...

Welcome to week 12 reflection, where I will inform you what I have learned this week with some of the class learning material and material I supplied to complement the learning outcome this week. Also, we are almost done with the 14-week semester in the RM 207 Disability & Inclusion class at my University.   This week, our learning has involved studying sports-special Olympics, which includes the Paralympics and Extremity games, along with a sports accommodation activity, which I  will be posting on Saturday on this blog labelled as Post #21.   Special Olympics The Special Olympics provides opportunities to those with disabilities and gives them the chance to showcase their skills and abilities. It is a great way for those with disabilities to gain friendships, have fun, learn new skills and have something to look forward to in their schedule.  When did the Special Olympics start? It started in the 1950s and the early 1960s when Eunice Shrive saw how unfairl...

  Creative Accommodation Activity   Activity: Storybook Sensory Play Plan: All participants will participate by performing a skit using theater props and music while adhering to the needs of the disability displayed by simulating a limitation with accommodations. Materials/Props: ·          Costumes with zippers or ties. ·          Hula Hoops. ·          Jump ropes. ·          Ribbons. ·          Stuffed animals. ·          Pillows. ·          Speaker for music. ·          Phone with Bluetooth ability. ·          Blindfolds. ·          Eyepatches. ·     ...

This week in disability and inclusion class, we have learned about creative activities such as art and creative art accommodations. Art Like outdoor activities, art has various options such as music, theatre, arts and crafts, sculpting, photography, creative writing, and poetry. There are 3 levels of art, and they include:   The Perceiver   The Performer   The Creator There are many ways to participate in any level of art, such as: Self discovery Communication Improved self-concept Skill development Societal recognition and awareness Social interactions Many programs exist today that encourage persons with disabilities to participate. The article below demonstrates the possibilities and positive benefits for people participating in just one area of the arts: music. Art Therapy and Creative Expression This article states that it promotes well-being, enhances cognitive abilities, encourages social interaction and personal growth.    Music T...