Description

Inclusive Leisure: A Strengths-Based Approach (With HKPropel Access) blends theoretical and practical information to prepare students to apply the concept of inclusivity to all aspects of the leisure and recreation field.

Published July 2022 (edition 1)
448 pages.

Inclusive Leisure delivers foundational content to help readers understand inclusion and applies this knowledge to practical and applied scenarios. Grounded in a strengths-based approach, which focuses on a person’s abilities rather than their limitations, the comprehensive text moves beyond programming and service delivery by exploring how inclusivity can be applied to administrative practices, organizational philosophy, personnel practices, infrastructure design, community relations, marketing, and more.

Throughout the text, pedagogical aids such as learning outcomes, chapter summaries, and reflection questions help students retain and apply knowledge. Inclusive Leisure also includes the following features to enhance student engagement:

Professionals in Action sidebars offer a real-world look at the common issues and inclusive solutions that have been employed by professionals in the field.
Spotlight on Inclusion sidebars highlight leisure programs that are successfully practicing inclusion in a variety of settings.
Global View on Inclusion sidebars illustrate the work of international organizations that are committed to spreading inclusive practices around the globe.
Online learning tools delivered through HKPropel include sample forms and checklists, learning activities, website links, and chapter quizzes that are automatically graded to test comprehension of critical concepts.

Part I of Inclusive Leisure outlines fundamental concepts needed to ground professional practice in inclusion. It defines the strengths-based approach and examines foundational and theoretical concepts as well as the legislation that mandates inclusive leisure services. Part II provides in-depth information on inclusive practices that can be used by leisure service professionals to ensure a positive experience for all individuals with disabilities. It challenges readers to go beyond inclusive programs and to apply inclusion in all organizational aspects. Part III offers applied information and examples of inclusion across the breadth of leisure services, including programming in sports, fitness, aquatics, art, outdoor adventure, travel and tourism, special events, and more.

Inclusive Leisure asserts that disability is simply part of the human condition, that the strengths and abilities of people with disabilities must be at the forefront of inclusion, and that access to inclusive leisure is a matter of social justice and a critical professional practice. By learning theoretical and legal foundations, building on that knowledge with a multitude of applied elements, and establishing their practice in a strengths-based approach, students will be well prepared to create inclusive leisure environments and programming.

Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with this ebook.

Table of Contents:

Part I. Foundations of Inclusion

Chapter 1. Introduction to Inclusion
Mary Ann Devine and Lynn Anderson
What Is Inclusion?
Key Definitions
Philosophy and Culture of Inclusion
History of Inclusion
Inclusive Versus Specialized Programs
The Future of Inclusion
Summary

Chapter 2. Introduction to the Strengths Approach
Lynn Anderson
What Is the Strengths Approach?
The Ecological Perspective and the Social Model of Disability
Principles Guiding the Strengths Approach
Inclusion and the Strengths Approach
Summary

Chapter 3. Foundational Principles of Inclusion (Lynn Anderson)
Principles: A Beacon to Best Practices
Important Inclusion Principles
Applying the Principles to Practice
Summary

Chapter 4. Theoretical Foundations of Inclusion (Mary Ann Devine)
Ecological Theory
Social Identity Theory
Contact Theory
Social Construction Theory
Self-Determination Theory
Summary

Chapter 5. Legal Foundations of Inclusion (Katherine Hunt Thomas)
Disability Rights Laws in the United States
Global Disability Rights Laws
Summary

Chapter 6. The People We Serve (Lynn Anderson)
Variations in the Human Condition
Meanings of Disability
Disability Is a Functional Variation in the Human Condition
People With Disabilities Are People First
Summary

Chapter 7. Overview of the Inclusion Process (Mary Ann Devine and Lynn Anderson)
A Review of Fundamental Approaches to Inclusion
Inclusion Concepts
Inclusion Process Models
Putting Models Into Action
Summary

Part II. Best Practices in Inclusion

Chapter 8. Inclusive Communication (Lynn Anderson and Vicki Wilkins)
Person-First and Identity-First Language
Communicating Clearly With Plain Language
Wayfinding and Accessible Signage
Communicating for All: Alternative Forms of Communication
Communicating Electronically: Web and Digital Accessibility
Summary

Chapter 9. Best Practices in Physical Inclusion (Jennifer Skulski)
The Physical Environment and Standards Development
New Construction Versus Existing Facilities
Functional Impairments and Building Blocks for the Accessibility Standards
Scoping and Technical Provisions Within the Accessibility Standards
Access to Parks and Recreation Facilities
Universal Design: Beyond Minimum Standards
Summary

Chapter 10. Best Practices in Administrative Inclusion (Tracey Crawford and Andrea Griffin)
Agency Vision, Mission, and Values
Advisory Groups and Community Outreach
Planning for Inclusion
Financial Aspects of Inclusion
Marketing
Partnerships
Staffing
Inclusion Point of Contact
Staffing Inclusive Services
Inclusive Policies and Procedures
Evaluating Inclusion Services
Summary

Chapter 11. Best Practices in Inclusive Programs and Services (Lynn Anderson and Carla Kress)
Bridging the Gap Model
Registration and Individualized Assessment
Support Services
Adaptations, Modifications, and Accommodations
Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation of Inclusive Services at the Individual Level
Advocacy for Inclusion
Summary

Part III. Application of Inclusion Best Practices in the Field

Chapter 12. Inclusion in Sport 9Patti Craig, Bob Barcelona, Semra Aytur, Jess Amato, and Jill Gravink)
A Transdisciplinary Perspective to Conceptualize Inclusion in Sport
A Big-Picture Overview of the Adaptive Sport Sector
What Is Inclusion in Sport?
Advancing Disability Rights Through Inclusive Sport
Global Sport Initiatives
Summary

Chapter 13. Inclusive Fitness and Physical Activity (John Foley, Nienke Dosa, Stephanie Field, and Mary Ann Devine)
A Strengths Approach to Fitness and Physical Activity
Social Justice, Environmental Justice, and Inclusive Physical Activity
Leisure Constraints Theory
Assessing Accessibility in Fitness Facilities
Best Practices in Inclusive Fitness and Physical Activity
Summary

Chapter 14. Inclusive Aquatics (MaryBeth Pappas Baun)
Benefits of Participation in Aquatics
Successful and Rewarding Programs
Accessibility Features of Aquatic Environments
Inclusion and Safety in Aquatic Environments
Aquatic Fun and Fitness
Summary

Chapter 15. Inclusive Playgrounds (Marnie Norris and Diane Scanlon)
Design Considerations for Inclusive Playground Elements
Inclusive Playground Design Considerations for Site Planning
Additional Inclusive Play Considerations
Building a Stakeholder Base for Sustainable Inclusive Playgrounds
Social Inclusion Programs That Activate the Inclusive Playground
Summary

Chapter 16. Inclusive Camps and After-School Programs (Linda Heyne)
Camp and After-School Programs
Unique Characteristics of Camp and After-School Programs That Support Inclusion
Barriers to Inclusion in Camp and After-School Settings
Best Practices
Staff Training
Summary

Chapter 17. Inclusive Outdoor and Adventure Activities (Tim O’Connell and Sarah Connolly)
What Are Outdoor and Adventure Activities?
The Process of Outdoor and Adventure Activities
Outcomes of Outdoor and Adventure Activities
Constraints to Participation
A Strengths Approach to Outdoor and Adventure Activities
Trauma-Informed Outdoor and Adventure Activities
Anti-Oppressive Practice in Outdoor and Adventure Activities
Summary

Chapter 18. Inclusive Arts (Sarah Ory and Mary Ann Devine)
Why Arts Are Essential
Inclusive Arts From a Strength-Based Approach
Inclusive Arts
Universal Design for Inclusive Arts
Social Justice in Inclusive Arts
Summary

Chapter 19. Inclusive Travel and Tourism (Mary Ann Devine)
Fundamentals of Travel and Tourism
Types of Travel and Tourism
Global Perspectives of Inclusive Travel and Tourism
Inclusive Tourism
Inclusion Considerations in Travel and Tourism
Summary

Chapter 20. Inclusive Special Events and Festivals (Mary Ann Devine)
Nature of Festivals
Importance of Creating an Inclusive Special Event and Festival
Event/Festival Planning
Entertainment and Performances
Marketing and Communication
Budgeting
Human Resources
Evaluation
Summary

Chapter 21. Inclusive Volunteering (Kimberly D. Miller and Brent D. Wolfe)
What Is Inclusive Volunteering?
Why Inclusive Volunteering?
Best Practices in Inclusive Volunteering
Summary

Chapter 22. Inclusive Clubs and Organizations (Lynn Anderson)
Overview of Clubs and Organizations
Importance of Inclusion to Clubs and Organizations
Best Practices in Inclusive Clubs and Organizations
Summary

Chapter 23. Inclusive Recreation Beyond Disability (Mary Breunig)
Dominant Cultural Paradigm
Historically Marginalized Individuals and Communities
Language Matters: Key Definitions
Toward a More Just View of Recreation and Leisure
Summary

Appendix A. Disability Laws and Acts in English-Speaking Countries Around the World

Appendix B. Inclusive Policy Statements