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Article: Ropes courses for all: creating a universally accessible challenge program.(for camps)
- Article from:
- Camping Magazine
- Article date:
- March 1, 1999
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1999 American Camping Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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The time for universal concepts and inclusion in ropes courses has arrived. While not every camp can meet every inclusion need, every camp director can begin to incorporate universal concepts into their camp's challenge activities. Imagine a team of campers working together to help each other to balance on a platform that tilts in all four directions. Now imagine the same team - one blindfolded, one in a wheelchair, and one not permitted to talk - trying to accomplish the same task. Whether simulating disabilities or including campers with actual disabilities, you can develop low and high ropes courses that are accessible to everyone.
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