Resources
VSA Arts creating a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. An affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The Art of Education not only promotes the idea of lifelong learning but actually makes it happen. Lifelong learning can only occur when continuous, connected, and creative content is delivered in an engaging fashion over a lifetime.
NIAD the National Institute of Art & Disabilities, provides an art program that promotes creativity, independence, dignity, and community integration for people with developmental and other disabilities.
https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/10-hidden-benefits-swimming/
https://www.livhome.com/blog/6-health-benefits-of-swimming-for-seniors/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/stay-fit-at-any-age/art-20270840
https://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2012/04/20/your-guide-to-exercising-through-the-ages
https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/exercise/
Institute on Community Integration to improve the community services and social supports available to individuals with developmental and other disabilities, and their families throughout the United States and abroad
Learning about Intellectual Disabilities and Health St. George’s, University of London. Excellent resource for articles about health and a variety of topics.
http://www.specialolympics.org/
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/healing-through-music-201511058556
https://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-02-2013/power-of-music-playlists.html
https://www.drnorthrup.com/health-benefits-drumming/
