Sign for Recreational Programs for People with Special Needs

The Issue

Trying to raise awareness on the importance and the need for recreational programs for people (of all ages) with special needs in the McAllen-Edinburg Area. Recreational programs such as athletic programs (basketball, baseball, soccer, track and field), art therapy (dancing,drawing, painting, and ceramics), and animal assistance programs. Animal assistance programs incorporate animals in the therapy process for the treatment for medical conditions and impairments. For example, equine therapy is beneficial for people with Autism, Cerebral Palsy , impaired balance responses and coordination and sensory motor function ect..Recreational activities builds healthy sportsmanship, friendships and most importantly confidence.  

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The Issue

Trying to raise awareness on the importance and the need for recreational programs for people (of all ages) with special needs in the McAllen-Edinburg Area. Recreational programs such as athletic programs (basketball, baseball, soccer, track and field), art therapy (dancing,drawing, painting, and ceramics), and animal assistance programs. Animal assistance programs incorporate animals in the therapy process for the treatment for medical conditions and impairments. For example, equine therapy is beneficial for people with Autism, Cerebral Palsy , impaired balance responses and coordination and sensory motor function ect..Recreational activities builds healthy sportsmanship, friendships and most importantly confidence.  

The Decision Makers

JOE RIOS
JOE RIOS
Parks & Recreation dept. of Edinburg
REYMUNDO GARZA
REYMUNDO GARZA
Parks & Recreation dept. of Edinburg
JOHNNY GARCIA
JOHNNY GARCIA
Parks & Recreation dept. of Edinburg
Richard Cortez
Richard Cortez
Mayor of McAllen
Richard Garcia
Richard Garcia
Mayor of Edinburg

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