Therapist Assistant - THER 140 - Recreation Therapy Assistant: Principles & Practice I

Cycling activities for recreational or tourism purposes offer many experiences that serve the wellbeing of individuals. Cycling activities can also be considered a physical and mental method of rehabilitation for both disabled and non-disabled individuals.

Globally, the number of people who are currently experiencing disability is over 1 billion, which represents about 15% of the global population. At least 430 million of them suffer from a hearing impairment that requires assistance, around 253 million suffer from visual impairment, out of which 36 million are blind, and between 250k to 500k people suffer a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) around the world every year; caused by trauma (e.g., a car crash) or from disease or degeneration (e.g., cancer), which leads to reduced or complete loss of walking and, accordingly, using a wheelchair to mobilize. In Spain (where this study took place), 4.38 million people (9% of the total population) state that they have some health problems that limit the development of their daily lives, with aging as one of the main causes. In fact, almost everyone will experience some kind of disability during their lifetime (e.g., movement difficulties that accompany aging).

The Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD) is a national survey of Canadians aged 15 and over whose everyday activities are limited because of a long-term condition or health-related problem.

Notes: The publication Canadian Survey on Disability Reports has changed titles. As of 2022, the title is now Reports on Disability and Accessibility in Canada to centralize publishing information on both disability and accessibility.

Physical activity improves health and well-being. It reduces stress, strengthens the heart and lungs, increases energy levels, helps you maintain and achieve a healthy body weight and it improves your outlook on life.

Canadians are enjoying longer life spans and better health than ever before. The proportion of seniors in the Canadian population is expected to double by 2025. Health Canada is proactively conducting research and planning to better understand the needs of Canadian seniors and to ensure that programs and services respond to Canada's demographic aging.

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Learn about legislation and cycling rights, and explore cycling as an economical, healthy and environmentally friendly way to travel.

It’s important to know what’s legal before choosing to purchase or use a device. Even if a device is available for purchase, you are responsible for ensuring that it is legal to use on a public road, sidewalk or other public space. A person illegally operating a device can get a violation ticket and fine from police.

Wheels for Wellbeing, based in the UK, exists to enhance disabled people’s lives by ensuring that anyone can access the physical, emotional, practical, and social benefits of cycling.

Ontario-based cycling initiative.

Okanagan-based CRIS is a pioneer in adaptive recreation and offers programs tailored to the needs of participants – from the beginner explorer to the seasoned wilderness enthusiast, CRIS has an opportunity for you