Continuing education needed by park and recreation professionals to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities

摘要: This study was concerned with determining the competencies required and subsequent education needed for implementation of inclusive practices within park and recreation industry. With 3.6 million people or 19 percent its total population possessing a disability, Australia is experiencing a transformation programs practices as they relate to inclusion of people disabilities. Especially noteworthy impact that is having on In order recreation professionals achieve cutting edge standard service delivery of all abilities, undertaken determine skills, ability knowledge that are ensure inclusive practices. Parks Leisure agreed, through National Board of Directors, members serve participants in this study. The data analysed obtain results gathered from questionnaire that mailed random sample eight hundred Parks Leisure Australia members. It sought information following areas: • importance professionals' jobs including disabilities. • level perceived competence professionals possess professional development by practices. This examined needs assessment provides list recommendations continuing will assist industry break down existing barriers practice. provide important opportunities enhancement development requirements modern day professionals promotion of rights disabilities their families.