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Access to outdoor leisure activities remains limited for individuals with disabilities due to barriers such as transportation challenges, functional limitations, and social/psychological constraints. These limitations significantly reduce opportunities for participation in outdoor recreation, which has been proven to enhance the overall quality of life. This capstone program aims to address these challenges by supporting the special abilities community in developing transferable skills necessary for meaningful engagement in outdoor activities. The program emphasizes emotional regulation, social participation, health promotion, and safety education while enhancing the quality of life. Through this program, participants develop essential skills for engaging in outdoor activities by utilizing adaptive strategies and modifications, focusing on cognitive safety awareness and the ability to carry out functional tasks effectively. As a result, this program seeks to increase occupational performance and independence in outdoor recreation through targeted skill development and inclusive support.

Publication Date

Spring 4-25-2025

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Adventures, Occupational therapy, Disabilities, Recreation, Quality of life, Leisure activities, Outdoor, Health promotion

Medical Subject Headings

Adventures, Occupational therapy, Disabilities, Recreation, Quality of life, Leisure activities, Outdoor, Health promotion

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 25, 2025.

Simulated Adventures: Occupational Therapy's Role in Outdoor Participation

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