Inclusive Leisure

Mary Ann Devine, EdD, PhD, is a professor in the recreation, parks, and tourism management program at Kent State University, where she directs the disability studies and community inclusion minor, a program she developed. She has authored over 30 articles and book chapters as well as the book Programming Trends in Therapeutic Recreation. She has delivered numerous research presentations on the international, national, state, and regional levels. She currently serves on the editorial boards of Therapeutic Recreation Journal and the Journal of Leisure Research. In 2009, Devine received the Gonzaga da Gama Researcher of the Year award from the National Institute on Recreation Inclusion and National Recreation and Park Association. She is currently an advisory board member for the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board in Akron, Ohio. She is a fellow of the Academy of Leisure Sciences. Lynn S. Anderson, PhD, is a distinguished service professor at State University of New York at Cortland, where she also serves as the founding director of the Inclusive Recreation Resource Center. She has served as chairperson of the recreation, parks, and leisure studies department and coordinator of the online therapeutic recreation graduate program, a program she developed. Her research interests include strengths-based approaches in therapeutic recreation and inclusion in recreation and therapeutic recreation services. She has written three textbooks and numerous book chapters and research articles, and she has delivered professional presentations and workshops on the international, national, regional, state, and local levels. Anderson currently serves on the editorial board for Therapeutic Recreation Journal. She is a fellow of the Academy of Leisure Sciences as well as a distinguished fellow of the National Academy of Recreational Therapists.

Part I. Foundations of Inclusion Chapter 1. Introduction to Inclusion Mary Ann Devine and Lynn Anderson What Is Inclusion? Key Definitions Philosophy and Culture of Inclusion History of Inclusion Inclusive Versus Specialized Programs The Future of Inclusion Summary Chapter 2. Introduction to the Strengths Approach Lynn Anderson What Is the Strengths Approach? The Ecological Perspective and the Social Model of Disability Principles Guiding the Strengths Approach Inclusion and the Strengths Approach Summary Chapter 3. Foundational Principles of Inclusion Lynn Anderson Principles: A Beacon to Best Practices Important Inclusion Principles Applying the Principles to Practice Summary Chapter 4. Theoretical Foundations of Inclusion Mary Ann Devine Ecological Theory Social Identity Theory Contact Theory Social Construction Theory Self-Determination Theory Summary Chapter 5. Legal Foundations of Inclusion Katherine Hunt Thomas Disability Rights Laws in the United States Global Disability Rights Laws Summary Chapter 6. Who We Serve Lynn Anderson Variations in the Human Condition Meanings of Disability Disability Is a Functional Variation in the Human Condition People With Disabilities Are People First Summary Chapter 7. Overview of the Inclusion Process Mary Ann Devine and Lynn Anderson A Review of Fundamental Approaches to Inclusion Inclusion Concepts Inclusion Process Models Putting Models Into Action Summary Part II. Best Practices in Inclusion Chapter 8. Inclusive Communication Lynn Anderson and Vicki Wilkins Person-First and Identity-First Language Communicating Clearly With Plain Language Wayfinding and Accessible Signage Communicating for All: Alternative Forms of Communication Communicating Electronically: Web and Digital Accessibility Summary Chapter 9. Best Practices in Physical Inclusion Jennifer Skulski The Physical Environment and Standards Development New Construction Versus Existing Facilities Functional Impairments and Building Blocks for the Accessibility Standards Scoping and Technical Provisions Within the Accessibility Standards Access to Parks and Recreation Facilities Universal Design: Beyond Minimum Standards Summary Chapter 10. Best Practices in Administrative Inclusion Tracey Crawford and Andrea Griffin Agency Vision, Mission, and Values Advisory Groups and Community Outreach Planning for Inclusion Financial Aspects of Inclusion Marketing Partnerships Staffing Inclusion Point of Contact Staffing Inclusive Services Inclusive Policies and Procedures Evaluating Inclusion Services Summary Chapter 11. Best Practices in Inclusive Programs and Services Lynn Anderson and Carla Kress Bridging the Gap Model Registration and Individualized Assessment Support Services Adaptations, Modifications, and Accommodations Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation of Inclusive Services at the Individual Level Advocacy for Inclusion Summary Part III. Application of Inclusion Best Practices in the Field Chapter 12. Inclusion in Sport Patti Craig, Bob Barcelona, Semra Aytur, Jess Amato, and Jill Gravink A Transdisciplinary Perspective to Conceptualize Inclusion in Sport A Big-Picture Overview of the Adaptive Sport Sector What Is Inclusion in Sport? Advancing Disability Rights Through Inclusive Sport Global Sport Initiatives Summary Chapter 13. Inclusive Fitness and Physical Activity John Foley, Nienke Dosa, Stephanie Field, and Mary Ann Devine A Strengths Approach to Fitness and Physical Activity Social Justice, Environmental Justice, and Inclusive Physical Activity Leisure Constraints Theory Assessing Accessibility in Fitness Facilities Best Practices in Inclusive Fitness and Physical Activity Summary Chapter 14. Inclusive Aquatics MaryBeth Pappas Baun Benefits of Participation in Aquatics Successful and Rewarding Programs Accessibility Features of Aquatic Environments Inclusion and Safety in Aquatic Environments Aquatic Fun and Fitness Summary Chapter 15. Inclusive Playgrounds Marnie Norris and Diane Scanlon Design Considerations for Inclusive Playground Elements Inclusive Playground Design Considerations for Site Planning Additional Inclusive Play Considerations Building a Stakeholder Base for Sustainable Inclusive Playgrounds Social Inclusion Programs That Activate the Inclusive Playground Summary Chapter 16. Inclusive Camps and After-School Programs Linda Heyne Camp and After-School Programs Unique Characteristics of Camp and After-School Programs That Support Inclusion Barriers to Inclusion in Camp and After-School Settings Best Practices Staff Training Summary Chapter 17. Inclusive Outdoor and Adventure Activities Tim O'Connell and Sarah Connolly What Are Outdoor and Adventure Activities? The Process of Outdoor and Adventure Activities Outcomes of Outdoor and Adventure Activities Constraints to Participation A Strengths Approach to Outdoor and Adventure Activities Trauma-Informed Outdoor and Adventure Activities Anti-Oppressive Practice in Outdoor and Adventure Activities Summary Chapter 18. Inclusive Arts Sarah Ory and Mary Ann Devine Why Arts Are Essential Inclusive Arts From a Strength-Based Approach Inclusive Arts Universal Design for Inclusive Arts Social Justice in Inclusive Arts Summary Chapter 19. Inclusive Travel and Tourism Mary Ann Devine Fundamentals of Travel and Tourism Types of Travel and Tourism Global Perspectives of Inclusive Travel and Tourism Inclusive Tourism Inclusion Considerations in Travel and Tourism Summary Chapter 20. Inclusive Special Events and Festivals Mary Ann Devine Nature of Festivals Importance of Creating an Inclusive Special Event and Festival Event/Festival Planning Entertainment and Performances Marketing and Communication Budgeting Human Resources Evaluation Summary Chapter 21. Inclusive Volunteering Kimberly D. Miller and Brent D. Wolfe What Is Inclusive Volunteering? Why Inclusive Volunteering? Best Practices in Inclusive Volunteering Summary Chapter 22. Inclusive Clubs and Organizations Lynn Anderson Overview of Clubs and Organizations Importance of Inclusion to Clubs and Organizations Best Practices in Inclusive Clubs and Organizations Summary Chapter 23. Inclusive Recreation Beyond Disability Mary Breunig Dominant Cultural Paradigm Historically Marginalized Individuals and Communities Language Matters: Key Definitions Toward a More Just View of Recreation and Leisure Summary Appendix A. Disability Laws and Acts in English-Speaking Countries Around the World Appendix B. Inclusive Policy Statements