AUCD: Poster Symposium: Inclusive Community Living & Supports: Families of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Perceived Supports and Barriers to Visiting the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

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Families of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Perceived Supports and Barriers to Visiting the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden [download]

Presenter

Valerie Miller, M.S. in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapist
University of Cincinnati UCE, UCEDD/LEND

Other Presenter(s)

Jennifer Smith, PsyD, BCBA-D, Cincinnati, OH, United States, OH - University of Cincinnati UCE, UCEDD/LEND;
Teresa Farmer, PsyD, Cincinnati, OH, United States, OH - University of Cincinnati UCE, UCEDD/LEND;
Jessie Richard, M.Ed., Cincinnati, OH, United States, OH - University of Cincinnati UCE, UCEDD/LEND;
Meghan Wolken, Cincinnati, OH, United States, OH - University of Cincinnati UCE, UCEDD/LEND;

Description

This study was completed as a partnership between Cincinnati LEND and the Cincinnati Zoo. A Cincinnati LEND research group conducted focus groups to better understand the experiences of families of children with developmental disabilities while at the Zoo. Recommendations from the groups are being utilized to make changes at the Zoo to increase the accessibility for and participation with the Zoo for children with developmental disabilities.

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