Day One: Many Dimensions of Inclusive Play
8:30 REGISTRATION/CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 WELCOME
ACCESS THE WORLD
Muffy Davis, Paralympic Medalist and Motivational Speaker & Jeff Burley, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
This dynamic, playful couple will share and discuss the video of their 9-month humanitarian world trip to 14 countries. They will discuss the planning and logistics of traveling with a disability. Additionally, they will discuss how they travel, have adventures and play now with a young child.
BRAIN BREAK AND NETWORKING TIME
LEARNING TO PLAY BUILDS LIFELONG BENEFITS
Billy McLaughlin, World-class guitarist, composer and inspirational performer
Learning to play music teaches important lessons that become valuable life-skills. Lessons we learn playing music and other forms of play are key to succeeding in life at any age.
NETWORKING LUNCH
DESIGNING GREAT PLACES FOR ALL CHILDREN TO PLAY
Ingrid M. Kanics, OTR/L, President, Kanics Inclusive Design Services, LLC & John McConkey, Marketing Insights Manager, Landscape Structures
Learn about the importance of barrier-free design in creating inclusive play environments. This presentation will highlight the use of Universal Design Principles and sensory rich elements in your design to create play environments that support all children. Examples of these practices from indoor and outdoor play settings will be provided throughout the presentation.
BRAIN BREAK AND NETWORKING TIME
WILL YOU PLAY WITH ME? PROGRAMS AND PLAY STRATEGIES TO TRANSFORM ACCESS INTO INCLUSION ON THE PLAYGROUND
Marnie Norris, Director of Programs, Shane’s Inspiration
An engaging workshop that helps attendees transform their accessible play spaces into truly inclusive playgrounds that support the needs and integration of children of all abilities. Case studies, hands-on play strategies, and ability awareness activities from Shane’s Inspiration will illustrate the power of inclusive play!
4:30 WRAP UP