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NCHPAD - Building Healthy Inclusive Communities

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The ADA was adopted in 1990. Over the last decade, we have seen many administrative complaints and many court decisions. The vast majority of these decisions have upheld the right of people with disabilities to enjoy recreation in the most integrated setting. Some of these decisions speak about the right to an individualized assessment (Anderson v. Little League); sign language interpreters (Bay Area Red Cross and the Department of Justice); most integrated setting and one-to-one staff accommodations (Barrington Park District and the Department of Interior); behavior management plans and accommodations (Thomas v. Davidson Academy); changes in rules and policies (Detroit Lions Football Club and the Department of Justice); and the retention of recreation programs for people with disabilities (Concerned Citizens v City of West Palm Beach). This paper will talk about these and other decisions that affect the right to recreation. As an aside though, why is there such interest in recreation? Recreation participation results in the acquisition of social skills, leisure skills, and is enjoyable. The recreation experience builds self-esteem, reduces stress, and improves the quality of life. No wonder everyone, including people with disabilities, want access to recreation.

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