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The paper discusses how Martin (n.d.) states that under the Americans with Disabilities Act every individual has the right to participate in recreational programs, regardless of disability (para. 1), yet, Martin (n.d.) indicates that this is still not often the case, as many parents and caretakers of the disabled can attest to (para. 1). The paper discusses how the Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program was created to address the needs of disabled people within the San Francisco bay area by providing physical activities that improve self-esteem, build confidence and allow those with disabilities to develop strong physical skills ("Our", 2008, sec. 1). The paper explains that the reason behind the creation of this entity was due to the fact that over 73% of the disabled in society are unemployed, numerous teens with disabilities commit suicide every year and many individuals who develop disabilities "drop out of school" because of their inability to function effectively as a disabled person ("Our", 2008, sec. 4). The paper shows how the development of programs such as this addresses a need in society for the disabled that is not being addressed by those within the health care community on a large scale. Yet, the paper argues that it must be understood by health care workers, especially those in professions such as occupational and rehabilitative therapy, that integrated recreational programs for many with disabilities are not only focused on the physical aspect of recreation, but on building strength through confidence, self-esteem and social engagement. Therefore, an examination of the issues and programs that have been created in relation to individuals with head injuries, spinal cord injuries and patients that are confined to wheelchairs is accomplished. The results of these programs are analyzed and implications for the future of integrated recreational programs for the disabled are discussed.

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