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In this week's interactive lecture about physical disabilities I was intrigued by the lady who learned to scuba dive and swim despite being wheelchair bound. It was amazing to see her effortlessly swimming underwater. I thought it was very cool how recreation helped her to redefine herself and view her disability in a new light. The article I have attached above discusses the benefits of recreational activity, specifically, the improvement of self - physical and social. With the aid of assistive and adaptive technology, people with disabilities are becoming increasingly less limited when it comes to recreational activity as is evident in the ted talk video.
I think that recreational activity is obviously physically rewarding but also socially beneficial as well. People with disabilities are often ignored or avoided. Recreation offers a chance to socialize and build relationships. I believe that taking part in these activities also helps to alleviate the negative stigma attached to physical disabilities. Recreational activity can help to redefine a person's perception of self and show to others that they are not defined by their disability. The confidence and positive self-image gained through recreation can translate to other aspects of life and result in an overall improvement in the quality of life.
In this week's interactive lecture about physical disabilities I was intrigued by the lady who learned to scuba dive and swim despite being wheelchair bound. It was amazing to see her effortlessly swimming underwater. I thought it was very cool how recreation helped her to redefine herself and view her disability in a new light. The article I have attached above discusses the benefits of recreational activity, specifically, the improvement of self - physical and social. With the aid of assistive and adaptive technology, people with disabilities are becoming increasingly less limited when it comes to recreational activity as is evident in the ted talk video.
I think that recreational activity is obviously physically rewarding but also socially beneficial as well. People with disabilities are often ignored or avoided. Recreation offers a chance to socialize and build relationships. I believe that taking part in these activities also helps to alleviate the negative stigma attached to physical disabilities. Recreational activity can help to redefine a person's perception of self and show to others that they are not defined by their disability. The confidence and positive self-image gained through recreation can translate to other aspects of life and result in an overall improvement in the quality of life.