Ropes courses for all: creating a universally accessible challenge program.(for camps)

Camping Magazine | March 1, 1999| | Copyright

The time for universal concepts and inclusion in ropes courses has arrived. While not every camp can meet every inclusion need, every camp director can begin to incorporate universal concepts into their camp's challenge activities. Imagine a team of campers working together to help each other to balance on a platform that tilts in all four directions. Now imagine the same team - one blindfolded, one in a wheelchair, and one not permitted to talk - trying to accomplish the same task. Whether simulating disabilities or including campers with actual disabilities, you can develop ...

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