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Accessible Icon Challenge: The Role of Recreational Therapy in Social Change
Session Description/Research Abstract
The International Sign of Accessibility (ISA) for designed and implemented in 1968. This symbol or icon represents an image of disability that is outdated and no longer acceptable for the public perception of disability. A new icon has recently been developed and there is a nationwide movement for social change to accept and adopt the new accessibility icon. Learn about this new icon of disability accessibility and what the recreational therapy profession can do at the national, state, and local level to promote this social change.
Learning Outcomes
1) Participants will verbalize an increased awareness of the two versions of the International Sign of Accessibility (ISA)
2) Participants will verbalize knowledge of the role of Recreational Therapy in promoting advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
3) Participants will verbalize knowledge of steps to adopt the Accessible Icon Challenge at the national, state, and local level.
Population/Setting:
Behavioral Health
Child and Adolescent
Community
Higher Education
Management
Military/Veterans
Older Adults
Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine
Research
Schools
All
CEUs:
0.1
Primary Presenter
David Loy, East Carolina University
Credentials
PhD, CTRS, LRT, CARSS
Biographical Information
Dr. Loy has been a teacher and researcher at East Carolina University for more than 20 years. He is currently an associate professor of recreational therapy and is also the Director of the Design4Disability Initiative at East Carolina University. His research agenda has concentrated on adaptive sports and recreation. His passion for adaptive sports stems from his 30 years of coaching/instructing adaptive sports such as wheelchair basketball, quad rugby, and waterskiing.