Building A Community-based Adaptive Sports & Recreation Model To Support Pediatric Rehabilitation (sponsored by the Sport-Fitness SIG)

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• On Demand Replay
• Presented: January 26, 2023

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Description

This informational session will feature Megan Hyman and will discuss how to start your own pediatric adaptive sports program. Clinicians will be able to identify the need for a community-based adaptive sports and recreation program, learn how to develop an adaptive sports and recreation program, and investigate potential funding sources to begin their community-based adaptive sports and recreation program for the youth.

Course Objectives/goals:

At the end of the webinar, participants will learn to:

• Evaluate opportunities in the pediatric community beyond skilled therapy.
• Recognize the value & impact of community-based programming for youth.
• Identify program components involved in building a community-based adaptive sports and recreation program for youth.
• Identify potential funding sources for community-based adaptive sports and recreation opportunities.

About The Speaker(s)

Megan Hyman is a pediatric occupational therapist with 20 years of experience working in early intervention, outpatient, school-based, and community environments. Megan serves as the Pediatric Community Programs Manager at Brooks Rehabilitation, overseeing three community-based programs. She is also the manager of the Brooks Pediatric Recreation Program, an adaptive sports and recreation program for youth with disabilities.

 

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