Beyond ADA Compliance: Advancing Recreation Accessibility Standards for Autistic Adults

• By: Isaac Mawuko Adusu, DHA, MSNPM Seven Hills Foundation, Rhode Island
• April 3rd, 2026
• ADA limitations, autistic adults, inclusive programs, program barriers, recreation access, sensory accommodations, social inclusion, Spring 2026 Issue
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Recreation is often seen as a luxury rather than a necessity. For autistic adults, it is essential for quality of life, mental health, and social inclusion. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures physical access but does not address the unique needs of autistic adults. To truly provide...

A Visual System Promotes Fitness, Self-Efficacy, and Independence for Adults with Autism

• By: Peggy Mills, MA Valemee
• April 4th, 2025
• adapted physical education, evidence-based, fitness, health, inclusive programs, self-empowerment, Spring 2025 Issue, visual learning
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The rise in autism diagnoses is a well-documented phenomenon, yet the challenges faced by individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in achieving optimal health and fitness remain largely overlooked. Health disparities between those with and without autism are stark, with people on the...