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M05 : Professional Practice
Organising expeditions for young people with additional needs.
1IntroductionJosey Spencer, Manager and Youth Worker
With Active 8, a youth group for young people with physical impairments.
Purpose: Share ideasHave a look at some tools
2Planning stagesEstablish purpose
3Planning stagesEstablish purpose
4Planning stagesEstablish purposeIdentify needs of young peopleLeads to mode of transport /location
Equal adventure modelPersonal needs plan - equipmentLevel of expedition picture navigation etc.5Area of SupportIndividualgoalsNeedAny Action Required / equipmentEvaluationHealthMedical InformationNutrition / eating arrangementsContinence / toilet arrangementsSkincare and Personal HygieneUn / DressingMobilityCommunicationSocial & Emotional TransportationAdditional InformationIn case of EmergencyIndividual support plan:Include-Do they stay in their chair/ clamp type-Chair make/model
Other model was of a person by Equal Adventure
6Planning stagesEstablish purposeIdentify needs of young peopleLeads to mode of transport /locationSkill developmentBreak it into small parts and repetition
None of these are a linier process. \they can take place in any order.
Accessible transport ask schools in holidays, day centres during weekends, lots of community buses bow have tail lifts / easy access.7
Top tipsBe HonestPlan earlyHave back up plans for everything that has a motorAsk and keep askingless mobility = get cold quickerHave a good repair kit, electrical / gaffer tape/ alan key/ puncture repair kit
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[email protected] adventure all terrain equipmentCornwall rolling ramblersTrampers
Organisations that might be of use:Bomber (all terrain go cart type thing), hand trike and motorised wheelchair trike kept at Bf Adventure. Also canoe seats / supports and trikes. Field hoist and toilet system.Active 8 have a selection of tents sleep, bags, beds for people with physical disabilities to borrow.Trampers sturdy oudoor scooters, now available at lots of national trusts/ sw lakes etc for hire.
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