Reclaim Your Life: Recreational Therapy for People with Spinal Cord Injuries
Life with a spinal cord injury brings challenges, but it doesn't mean you have to stop living a full and active life. Recreational therapy (RT) empowers you to rediscover your passions, build physical and mental strength, and connect with a supportive community.
Recreational Therapy Resources:
- American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA): The leading professional organization for recreational therapists. Offers resources, professional development, and helps you find CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists).
- National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC): The credentialing body for recreational therapists. Provides information on certification requirements and exam preparation.
- Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation: Offers a wealth of resources on living with paralysis, including information on recreational opportunities.
- Adaptive Sports:
- **Move United **: National organization promoting adaptive sports and resources for finding programs.
- Disabled Sports USA: Offers programs, adaptive sports chapters, and a focus on competitive opportunities.
- BlazeSports America: Specializes in youth adaptive sports and development programs.
- Outdoor Recreation
- National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD): Provides resources, information on accessible outdoor experiences, and equipment.
- Arts & Creative Expression:
- National Endowment for the Arts: Look for their section on accessibility in the arts for resources and possible grant funding.
- VSA: The Kennedy Center: An international organization focused on arts and disability.