Episodes
Audio-visual articles addressing inclusion of people with disability in sport and active recreationEpisodes can best be described as audio-visual articles. We want to stimulate your thinking about inclusion. To show you models of inclusion that work and that contribute to more opportunities in sport and active recreation for people with disability. We want to bridge the gap between research and practice and we want to celebrate the achievements of people that have dedicated many years to sport and active recreation for people with disability.
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Episodes
Sports Ability in North Queensland
Amanda Pascall lives in north Queensland in Australia and has been instrumental in establishing Sports Ability, an inclusive games program in her region. She developed a competition format with local community organisations and then, importantly, looked at how this can be sustainable for years to come. Some valuable lesson to be learnt here. Continue Reading Sports Ability in North Queensland
Baskin
Baskin was invented in Italy by a very creative and forward looking team of people. It’’s a form of basketball that has been built on universal design principles from the ground up. This is a great example of inclusive sport in action. Continue Reading Baskin
Models of Inclusion (Part 2)
More acronyms – but more useful models to use! This time we looked at FAMME and FAIRE models. The idea here is that you understand these models and choose what suits you best – but they all achieve similar goals. We see here a detailed explanation of the FAIRE model from Matt LaCortiglia from the Perkins School for the Blind. Continue Reading Models of Inclusion (Part 2)
Models of Inclusion (Part 1)
Another 2 part series, this time looking at different models of inclusion. We had previously considered the TREE framework, but here we look at two more tools of the trade – the STEP model and CHANGEIT. We considered the advantages and disadvantages of these different – but similar – tools. Continue Reading Models of Inclusion (Part 1)
PlayAble
Steffi de Jong is the co-Founder of PlayAble—a remarkable organisation that is making a big difference to the lives of people in Africa. Steffi has turned a passion for using the power of sport for social change into creating PlayAble. Read all about a remarkable social enterprise. Continue Reading PlayAble
Exercise, Sport and Autism (Part 2)
In part 2 of this series, we look more closely at one of the activities that Amanda Durrant has developed – Kick Football. Amanda produced another custom video for this episode – giving it a nice personal touch. Continue Reading Exercise, Sport and Autism (Part 2)
Exercise, Sport and Autism (Part 1)
Here, we take a look at the work of Amanda Durrant from the UK. Amanda has been working for over 20 years teaching gym sports to young people with disability, particularly young people with autism. Amanda’s even written a book on the subject and we take some of her ideas in her book as examples of good inclusive practice. Continue Reading Exercise, Sport and Autism (Part 1)
Growing Your TREE Skills
In part 2 on the TREE Framework we explore, in more detail, the application of the this Framework—more specifically, we see how it applies to adapting and modifying activities for people with an intellectual disability. Continue Reading Growing Your TREE Skills
Introduction to the TREE Framework
The TREE Framework is a simple yet effective model to help people adapt and modify sport and physical activities to make them more inclusive. In this episode you can see a video that explains the basic Framework of TREE and how it can be applied in practical circumstances. Continue Reading Introduction to the TREE Framework
Inclusion in Sport and Recreation Clubs
Here we consider some broad inclusive strategies that all sport and recreation clubs could consider when looking to include more people with disability in what they do. We ask the 6 million dollar question “What does inclusion mean for your club?” Continue Reading Inclusion in Sport and Recreation Clubs
Physical Education Inclusion Checklist
Download your Physical Education Inclusion Checklist in this episode. This is a simple yet effective tool you can use to make your physical education classes more inclusive of young people with disability. Continue Reading Physical Education Inclusion Checklist
Inclusion in Extra-Curricula PE
In this episode we bridge the gap between research and practice by looking closely at the implications for practitioners of a research study into the extent that teachers have tried to include young people with disability in extra-curricula physical education programs in regular schools. Continue Reading Inclusion in Extra-Curricula PE
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