Group presentations and Videos

In class on (3/8) the final two groups presented their activities.  My group went first and our topic was rock climbing and hiking and while doing research for our PowerPoint I ran across a lot of interesting equipment that is used as adaptations for hiking.  Hiking itself seems like a very easy and basic activity but there are adaptations out there to get everyone involve.  For example the trailrider is a very common wheelchair used to accommodate individuals with physical disabilities so they can still enjoy the outdoors with friends and family.  The second group presented on hunting and fishing.  Throughout their presentation they included a magnitude of equipment that has been accommodated to many populations of individuals.  They also included the prices of all the equipment which I found really interesting.  They also noted that there are special hunting permits to allow people with various disabilities a special time to hunt
Following the presentations we watched two videos that highlighted the past activities we learned about.  It showed individuals with disabilities completing their favorite activities despite their impairment.  These videos were very interesting to see just how driven and successful those individuals were to not let their disability get in their way.  We were asked what a CTRS would learn from these stories.  I feel that they could learn a lot, not only just how many activities are out their for people with disabilities but also learning just how much determination that these individuals put into their passion.  Learning and seeing that a majority of activities have modifications that apply to different populations and to find out the clients interest and go off that.  Don't settle for anything less than you are capable of.