Play on Player: Overcoming Disability with Play

Jill Moore, Athlete, Inclusive Play Specialist

We all want to play and to play hard. It brings us a sense of challenge, develops social skills, and fosters independence. Play on Player addresses the mission-critical nature of inviting everyone to play because adaptive recreation offers so much more than a "you did it!" sticker. This session looks at play from childhood to adulthood and how it provides solutions to key challenges of development (social skills, independence, confidence, etc.) that kids growing up with a disability can struggle with. From finding new hobbies to school teams, collegiate athletics, to world stages - play is an opportunity that shapes us all. Jill Moore works with the Landscape Structures team to aid product development and promote the importance of inclusive play. During her college career at the University of Illinois, Jill twice competed as a representative of the United States on a world stage. Through an active life, Jill constantly strives not only to employ a lifetime of experience but to promote the importance of play as it truly shapes us all and allows us to overcome some truly incredible things. Join us for this energetic and uplifting presentation!