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2019 Annual Conference

September 14–17, 2019

Peppermill Resort Spa and Casino, Reno, NV

Advocating for Welcoming Communities

Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM PDT
Session Description (for use in the program and for marketing purposes)

Community integration programs provide opportunities for individuals to develop the skills necessary to participate independently in the community. However, community integration can only be successful when organizations within the mainstream community are welcoming to individuals with disabilities. Based on findings from the Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion's Welcoming Spaces research project, this session presents the types of spaces individuals with serious mental illnesses identify as welcoming and factors within the space that contribute to the individual's perception. Additionally, strategies recreational therapists can use to advocate and train mainstream organizations to be more welcoming will be presented. 

Primary Contact

CTRS, Temple University

Co-Presenters

Panelists

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