Accessible Recreation
Recreation! What images or ideas come to mind when you hear that word? Camping? Watching movies or playing video games? Biking, skiing, or gardening? How about cooking or reading a book?
Recreation is simply the activities we pursue in our free time. We choose these leisure activities for a variety of reasons, and they might change throughout life or even by the season of the year. Think about all the activities you’ve enjoyed on a regular basis [like exercising or reading] or when the opportunity arises [like skiing, fishing, or traveling]. Each of us has a unique set of recreation or leisure interests—the ones you choose reflect who you are and what is important to you.
Additional Points About Recreation/Leisure in Your Community (supplement material)
Talk to your recreation therapist, Canadian Paraplegic Association counsellor or other team members for recreation/leisure resources of interest to you. Here are some websites with information related to recreation/leisure resources:
- www.cwba.ca (Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Association)
- www.ala.ca (Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability
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Source: Spinal Cord Injury, Alberta Education Initiative: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital & Foothills Medical Centre
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