SOCIAL AND RECREATION PROGRAMS ENHANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THE COMMUNITY 

BY JENNIFER MONTANEZ, M.S.

When many people think about social and recreation programs, they automatically think of children on summer break from school. While it's true these types of activities are great for children with and without special needs, they also have a multitude of benefits for adults with disabilities and the community.

"SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES GREATLY IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH AND SELF-ESTEEM AND HELP WEAVE STRONGER AND MORE ENGAGED COMMUNITIES."