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Adaptive Programming Learning and Exploration with Active SWV and NRGNPP

September 28 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Public Lands Day program at Burnwood Sept 28th at noon. We will meet in the pavilion on the right (closest to the Burnwood Trailhead). Activities will be held in an outdoor pavilion setting, please dress for the weather. Active SWV will be hosting a learning session about adaptive and beginner friendly activities; how to lead them, equipment modifications, and a listening session from participants. You should attend this workshop to learn leadership skills for diverse groups of beginners and persons with disabilities. You should attend this workshop if you are or can represent beginners or persons with disabilities. This will be facilitated for everyone to learn together. The first hour event will include presentations: Successful strategies Active SWV utilizes for beginner friendly activities Adaptive and inclusive language How trails are measured for accessibility mapping NPS. Group discussion and Q&A The second hour will include hands on demonstrations with equipment and hiking. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and provide insight to limitation and challenges users might face. Take a look at climbing gear Explore paddle board accessories for beginners. Take a hike through the lens of limited mobility This is a great way to celebrate National Public Lands Day. Registration to any Active SWV free programming indicates acceptance of our liability waiver for every adult and child attending. https://activeswv.org/…/Release-Assumption-of-Risk-and… Active SWV requests participants and volunteers NOT attend group programs if experiencing any of the following. • Have you been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19? • Are you experiencing a cough, shortness of breath, or sore throat? • Have you had a fever in the last 48 hours? • Have you had new loss of taste or smell? • Have you had vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours Regarding Community Captain Programs and groups of children: All Active SWV Community Captain programs are family friendly; children are invited to attend with the expectation of a parent/guardian ratio of 1 guardian adult to 5 children. It is our expectation for larger groups of children (e.g. Scouts, youth groups, etc), that an adult to child ratio of 1 adult to 5 children be observed in ages 5 and under, and 1 adult to 10 children be observed for ages 5 and above. If you haven’t already Join MemberPlus today, start here: https://members.activeswv.org/member-application
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Date:
September 28
Time:
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/508508505113521

Venue

New River Gorge
Lansing, WV 25862 United States + Google Map
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