Live It Up!

Individuals with disabilities have similar recreational interests like everyone else. Sometimes they get that nagging itch to go out and have a good time. These special pursuits vary from turning up at a club, going to a concert, to attending a ball game or enjoying a sip and paint outing with a friend. They want to hang out and have fun. Unfortunately, having a social life is challenging for individuals with disabilities. Finding places that know how to cater or accommodate their needs are limited. It’s like being a left-handed person in a right-handed world. Although there are many wheelchair accessible establishments, few strides have been made to address issues that may arise with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Some individual may have trouble engaging in recreational activities due to low tolerance levels, short attention span, and behavioral concerns (just to name a few). Aside from limited access, there are many people that do not understand how to interact with this population. For tips on how to communicate with a person with a disability, check out our disability etiquette article. If you or someone you know may be interested in attending or participating in functions please contact us at abilitybeyondfitness@gmail.com.