Adaptive Outdoor Recreation to Promote Health and Well-being for Adults with Disabilities

Author

Brittany Earle, Cleveland State University

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Committee Members

Megan Shumaker OT/L (site mentor), Beth Ekelman PhD, JD, OTR/L (faculty advisor), Karen Keptner Ph.D., OTR/L (reviewer)

Abstract

Individuals with physical disabilities are disproportionately excluded from leisure pursuits including outdoor recreation due to various barriers. In collaboration with Cleveland Metroparks, I created a program designed for adults with disabilities to enhance health and well-being through participation in outdoor recreation as well as increase awareness of opportunities available. The Adaptive Outdoor Recreation Program is intended to be implemented in spring 2025.

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Keywords

adaptive, outdoor recreation, health, mental health, physical health, social participation, wellness, well-being, engagement, occupation

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Recommended Citation

Earle, Brittany, "Adaptive Outdoor Recreation to Promote Health and Well-being for Adults with Disabilities" (2024). Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters. 52.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/ot_capstone_posters/52