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“I have chosen to live life abundantly”: Perceptions of leisure by adults who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication 

Authors: John Dattilo a;  Gus Estrella b;  Laura J. Estrella b;  Janice Light c;  David McNaughton c; Meagan Seabury c
Affiliations:   a Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
b Independent Consultants,
c Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
DOI: 10.1080/07434610701390558
Publication Frequency: 4 issues per year
Published in: journal Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Volume 24, Issue 1 2008 , pages 16 - 28
First Published: 2008
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Abstract

An online focus group was used to investigate perceptions of eight adults with cerebral palsy who used AAC systems about their recreation activities and leisure experiences. Six themes emerged from discussions on benefits of leisure and community recreation: improved physical health, enjoyment, improved mental health, increased independence, enhanced social connections, and education of society. Nine barriers to leisure participation were identified including: personal, social, communication, technology, financial, accessibility, safety, transportation, and personal care attendants. Despite numerous barriers to leisure, participants described six supports that helped them overcome these barriers: personal, social, family, personal care attendants, AAC devices, and other assistive technologies. Participants provided recommendations for other individuals who use AAC, their families, and service providers.
Keywords: Leisure; Recreation; Augmentative and alternative communication; Cerebral palsy; Leisure barriers
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