Inclusive recreation

A knitter using an "Indi Knit" adaptive device to hold one knitting needle.
A rock climber using a prosthetic leg designed for the sport.

Inclusive recreation, also known as adaptive or accessible recreation, is a concept whereby people with disabilities are given the opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Through the use of activity modifications and assistive technology, athletes or participants in sports or other recreational pursuits are able to play alongside their non-disabled peers. The Boy Scouts of America, for example, has about 100,000 physically or mentally disabled members throughout the United States.[1]

  1. ^ "Boy Scouts". The New Book of Knowledge. Grolier Online. Retrieved 2008-02-24. (subscription required)