The sensory aspects of the courses would be beneficial to any child; the information that is shared is priceless.
— Jean, WA
Let’s explore the benefits of recreation! During this seminar, we’ll discuss simple ways to adapt sports, outdoor activities, games and arts and crafts on a budget. Learn to live a life of passion and fulfillment by working through inhibitions, utilizing resources and integrating skills, wisdom and experience into your leisure lifestyle and recreational choices. Throughout this interactive session, we’ll identify common barriers to participating in recreation and possible solutions. We’ll also challenge you to explore your internal barriers and provide your own solutions by considering calculated risks when accepting new challenges and opportunities. Understand how this approach to staying active facilitates personal growth and transformation. Learn how adventure programs and community outreach work can enhance social and vocational skills that can help you find and maintain employment. Learn how crafts build a sense of community and how art and journaling serve to de-stress through self-expression.
Seminars@Hadley guest presenters are the Texas Division for Blind Services Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center Recreation staff members Jody Royder, Cody Hatfield and Debbie Braungart. They specialize in providing recreation opportunities for people who are blind and may have other disabilities.
This 60-minute seminar will be moderated by Hadley’s Outreach Coordinator Shirley McCracken. A question and answer session will be included as part of the seminar. Blindness professionals and support group leaders are also welcome and encouraged to attend this presentation and discussion.
Space in this seminar is limited. Please only register if you know you are available to attend so that others are not closed out. To register for the seminar, follow the "Registration" link below.
Please read the technology requirements carefully prior to the seminar.
If you are already registered, we encourage you to verify that you are able to access the room at least 24 hours prior to the start of the event to allow time for troubleshooting. If you require technical assistance, please contact The Hadley School for the Blind helpdesk at helpdesk@hadley.edu or by calling 847-446-8111 ext. 6690.
