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AS A P. Adult Specialized Activity Program Research Consultants: Andrew Sampson, Mark Harris, Mitch Wilson, Ryan Gosse, Ryan Sloan. Agenda. Overview Objectives 1-5 Conclusion Questions. Organizational Overview. 3 rd year of operation
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AS A P Adult Specialized Activity Program Research Consultants: Andrew Sampson, Mark Harris, Mitch Wilson, Ryan Gosse, Ryan Sloan
Agenda • Overview • Objectives 1-5 • Conclusion • Questions
Organizational Overview • 3rd year of operation • Helps special needs adults with phyisical activity programs throughout Antigonish • Swimming and Gym • Future Uncertain • 10 members, 15-30 participants
OBJECTIVE 1: To determine if it is feasible to operate such activities elsewhere • Yes, we feel based on multiple criteria that ASAP should build the program as well as expand to other universities in Halifax, and Wolfville. • Acadia’s SMILE program (300 volunteers) • DAL and SMU are involved with Project Maximize focused on teaching children to read. • Research shows that the demand for student involvement is out there (over 90 societies on the Stfx campus) • ASAP is different in the sense that the program is tailored towards adults with special needs
OBJECTIVE 2: Funding • Funding will be required for facilities (Gym, Pool) • Transportation (to and from group home) • Apparel • Letter w/ Mission Statement • Progress Reports– Plan to attract donations • Current Sponsors
Objective 3: To measure student attitudes towards helping adults with special needs • Research Study 1 ->PE Students attitudes towards participation of special needs youth in regular classes. • Research Study 2 ->Teachers attitudes towards integration/inclusion
OBJECTIVE 4: To obtain the relevant information about the pros/cons of being a society.
OBJECTIVE 4: Continued • Meeting with St.fx’s student union society coordinator • Kerrin Duggan • Conclusions and recommendations • Provide ASAP with an opportunities to benefit their organization as well as getting more people involved. • A society would be a good step toward reaching future goals
OBJECTIVE 5:To identify potential candidates to carry on the program in the future • Target first and second year students (with time left at X) • Low awareness on campus • Search too broad, surveyed existing members • Relatives w/ past experience
CONCLUSION • ASAP should expand and work with existing organizations at other campuses in Nova Scotia • Partnerships with sponsors should be worked out that include donated facilities and transportation costs. • Student attitudes are positive but an awareness campaign would be beneficial. Definitely a market for this. • Should be incorporated as a society. • Future candidates should have passing familiarity with the program, and also experience working with special needs adults or youth.