1. Speaker: Joanne Finegan, MSA, CTRS CEO, ReMed NRH/ReMed Joint Conference October 27, 2011 Serious Play: The Importance of a Meaningful Life After a Catastrophic Injury

6. Rehabilitation and Education can pave the way for a more fulfilling LIFE

10. Do We Still “PLAY” as Adults?

13. President Harry S. Truman with the Bowlers Victory Legion (now called Bowlers to Veterans Link) winners at the Whitehouse Bowling Lanes "BVL holds the distinction of being the only national sports organization specifically devoted to providing therapeutic and recreational therapy for our veterans. These "extras" are essential to the social and psychological rehabilitation of these men and women." http://www.bowlforveterans.org

14. Think DIFFERENT We need to challenge people to think BEYOND their Disabilities, this is how successful outcomes occur

15. Each of Us Want Lives Where We: are supported by & contribute to our communities Have our own dreams and our own journeys Have opportunities to meet new people; try new things; change jobs; change who we live with & where we live Have what/who is important to us in everyday life; people to be with; things to do, places to be Stay healthy & safe (On our own terms) (with apologies to Abraham Maslow) Michael Smull

17. Where To Begin??

18. What We Do Reflects Who We Are…

22. “ I don’t have to worry about my disability or being treated differently out here” Jason

24. Can Recreation Change Lives, Add Value, Decrease Costs???

27. “ It feels so good to finally be able to do stuff again…”

28. Carter, Van Andel, and Robb Therapeutic Recreation: A Practical Approach One way to ensure lives are improved is by enhancing personal wellbeing through involvement in leisure activities.

29. community resources and experiences give individuals the opportunity to enhance their activity plan, quality of life, and improve/practice their skills

31. Options and Opportunities in the Home and Community The List is Endless.

36. There is no Magic Bullet or Solution, Just Lots of Experiences to See What Fits

37. Examples of Meaningful Engagement

41. Support Groups

43. www.vsarts.org National Sports Center for the Disabled Courage, Strength and Determination www.nscd.org

46. www.k94life.org America the Beautiful The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm National Capital - Washington DC, DE, MD David Folkerts, Regional Coordinator [email_address]

47. Three Rivers Adaptive Sports Western PA www.traspa.org Everyone Can Dance!!! www.americandancewheels.org www.eaga.org Resources for the Disabled Hunter and Outdoorsman • Helping those with disabilities make life in the Great Outdoors accessible http://followmeoutdoors.com

48. Additional Resources

50. What is Rails-to-Trails? The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy was established in 1985 as a national non-profit charity with its mission to enhance America’s communities and countryside by converting thousands of miles of abandoned rail lines into a national system of public trails. So far, nearly 7,000 miles of interconnected rail-trails have been converted. In addition to hiking trails, some trails have been designated for other uses such as bicycling, skiing, or snowmobiling. Rail-trails are safe, easily accessible and many times very scenic. For a guide to the system write to: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, The Duke Ellington Building 2121 Ward Ct., NW 5 th Floor Washington, DC 20037 Visit Rails-to-Trails for more information.

51. An Adult Education Program E-mail: kmackenzie@remed.com

52. www.disabled-world.com Free Federal Parks and Recreation Access Pass http://www.usga.org/rules/disabilities/Rules-for-Golfers-with-Disabilities/

54. Parade.com/braingames Brain Training Games published: 09/22/2009 Share 139 Lost in Migration Get distracted too easily? Then this is the game for you! Focus on the center bird without letting the other birds distract you. Word Bubble Our most popular game! Come up with as many words as you can that begin with the three letters provided. Memory Matrix Challenge yourself to remember patterns that grow bigger and more complex as you improve. Speed Match Feeling like your reaction time could use some improvement? Race against the clock and put your reaction speed to the test.

55. Cafe Plus open every Saturday afternoon from 12 to 4. There's coffee, bagels, ice tea, popcorn, conversation, and much more! What makes it different? Simple. It's run by and for head-injured people. Of course friends, family members, and professionals are always welcome too. Try your hand at : Meeting new people and making friends Playing cards, checkers, or other games with cool people Listening to music Watching a movie Playing computer games or surf the Internet Join an exciting writing group CLUBHOUSES

56. Other Stuff Target offers free and reduced-price events across the country. If you go to the Community Outreach area of the Target website, you can select a city and see what programs are available in your area. In Washington, DC, for example, they have free or reduced prices to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. TARGET

57. From project basics to giving your child the opportunity to say, "I built it!", our Build and Grow kid's clinics are a great way to help build confidence! Bring the kids into any Lowe's store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project.

64. Run. Walk. Get inspired. Get involved. Make a new friend. Make a difference. Take the first step. Join the Race.

65. Key Lesson from Mark Ylvisaker, PhD “ In the absence of meaningful engagement in chosen life activities, all interventions will ultimately fail”

66. The End Questions and Comments THANK YOU!! and “ PLAY” on…