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Friday April 4, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	TR Game Night - TR Game Nights - Adults - Spring 2025 Join us for board/card games, video games, and more! This event will include food and drinks each time. Come for dinner and fellowship and a chance to make new friends! FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture: We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation. We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling. We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants. We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond. We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs. We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses. We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for. We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program. We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity. Contact:Elizabeth Kaufman 334-501-2939ekaufman@auburnalabama.orgTherapeutic Programs follow the same participation guidelines as Special Olympics International. In order to qualify for Therapeutic Programs, participants must have a medically diagnosed cognitive impairment. When you register for programs, please list all medical conditions your participant has been diagnosed with as this will help us best support them to be successful while participating in our activities.

Monday April 7, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	TR Dance With Victoria - TR Dance With Victoria Youth - Spring 2025 Join us for some expressive movement! We will listen to a variety of, music while dancing and learning various choreography. Be prepared, to stretch, bend, dance, swing, and express yourself. Miss Ebony joined us for summer camp and is sure to have loads of fun dance moves and activities planned. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture: We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation. We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling. We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants. We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond. We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs. We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses. We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for. We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program. We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity. ContactVictoria Jenkinsvhopej@gmail.comTherapeutic Programs follow the same participation guidelines as Special Olympics International. In order to qualify for Therapeutic Programs, participants must have a medically diagnosed cognitive impairment. When you register for programs, please list all medical conditions your participant has been diagnosed with as this will help us best support them to be successful while participating in our activities.

Tuesday April 8, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	TR Lunch and Learn - TR Lunch and Learn - 4/8 Sarah Bragdon - Spring 2025 Join us on Zoom every other week to learn about a different therapeutics-related topic. Topics may include: Medicare waivers, new program opportunities, and speakers from various organizations that serve people with special needs. Sessions will be recorded, so even if you can't make it on the calls please register. Dean Road Recreation Center Conference Room will be open if you want to meet in person and possibly talk with other parents who can come in person. Feel free to bring your lunch and observe the webinar on our 85" flat screen TV. Elizabeth will email the webinar links out 2-3 days prior to the presentation.• March 18th - Marissa Davis: Easter Seals of Alabama https://achievement-center.org/• April 1st - Tim Hodge: Rainbow Omega School • April 8th - Conservatorships, Guardianship, and Self-Directed Guardianship - Sara Bragdon: Akridge & Balch P.C.• April 22nd - Katrina Wellborn: Alabama Parent Education Center• April 29th - Alternatives to Guardianship/Conservatorship - Lonnie Williams: Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program https://sites.ua.edu/adap/• May 6th - Madeline Levin: CARTT at Auburn University• May 13 - Anna Ludlum: Social Security Disability and special needs trustsTR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture: We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation. We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling. We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants. We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond. We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs. We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses. We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for. We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program. We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity. Contact:Elizabeth Kaufmanekaufman@auburnalabama.org

Thursday April 10, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	TR Art Club - TR Art Club - Winter 2025 "Join us the second Thursday of every month for Art Club! Each month we will use different mediums to create art projects. You will be able to take your art home each week. Led, by Robin, our fabulous art instructor! FREE to Therapeutic, Program Participants." TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture: We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation. We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling. We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants. We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond. We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs. We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses. We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for. We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program. We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity. Contact:Elizabeth Kaufman 334-501-2939ekaufman@auburnalabama.orgTherapeutic Programs follow the same participation guidelines as Special Olympics International. In order to qualify for Therapeutic Programs, participants must have a medically diagnosed cognitive impairment. When you register for programs, please list all medical conditions your participant has been diagnosed with as this will help us best support them to be successful while participating in our activities.

Friday April 11, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM	EmpowerED Families support group *JB*

Monday April 14, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	TR Dance With Victoria - TR Dance With Victoria Youth - Spring 2025 Join us for some expressive movement! We will listen to a variety of, music while dancing and learning various choreography. Be prepared, to stretch, bend, dance, swing, and express yourself. Miss Ebony joined us for summer camp and is sure to have loads of fun dance moves and activities planned. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture: We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation. We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling. We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants. We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond. We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs. We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses. We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for. We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program. We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity. ContactVictoria Jenkinsvhopej@gmail.comTherapeutic Programs follow the same participation guidelines as Special Olympics International. In order to qualify for Therapeutic Programs, participants must have a medically diagnosed cognitive impairment. When you register for programs, please list all medical conditions your participant has been diagnosed with as this will help us best support them to be successful while participating in our activities.

Friday April 18, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	TR Game Night - TR Game Nights -Youth - Spring 2025 Join us for board/card games, video games, and more! This event will include food and drinks each time. Come for dinner and fellowship and a chance to make new friends! FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture: We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation. We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling. We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants. We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond. We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs. We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses. We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for. We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program. We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity. Contact:Elizabeth Kaufman 334-501-2939ekaufman@auburnalabama.orgTherapeutic Programs follow the same participation guidelines as Special Olympics International. In order to qualify for Therapeutic Programs, participants must have a medically diagnosed cognitive impairment. When you register for programs, please list all medical conditions your participant has been diagnosed with as this will help us best support them to be successful while participating in our activities.

Monday April 21, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	TR Dance With Victoria - TR Dance With Victoria Youth - Spring 2025 Join us for some expressive movement! We will listen to a variety of, music while dancing and learning various choreography. Be prepared, to stretch, bend, dance, swing, and express yourself. Miss Ebony joined us for summer camp and is sure to have loads of fun dance moves and activities planned. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture: We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation. We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling. We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants. We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond. We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs. We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses. We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for. We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program. We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity. ContactVictoria Jenkinsvhopej@gmail.comTherapeutic Programs follow the same participation guidelines as Special Olympics International. In order to qualify for Therapeutic Programs, participants must have a medically diagnosed cognitive impairment. When you register for programs, please list all medical conditions your participant has been diagnosed with as this will help us best support them to be successful while participating in our activities.

Tuesday April 22, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	TR Lunch and Learn - TR Lunch and Learn - 4/22 Katrina Wellborn - Spring 2025 Join us on Zoom every other week to learn about a different therapeutics-related topic. Topics may include: Medicare waivers, new program opportunities, and speakers from various organizations that serve people with special needs. Sessions will be recorded, so even if you can't make it on the calls please register. Dean Road Recreation Center Conference Room will be open if you want to meet in person and possibly talk with other parents who can come in person. Feel free to bring your lunch and observe the webinar on our 85" flat screen TV. Elizabeth will email the webinar links out 2-3 days prior to the presentation.• March 18th - Marissa Davis: Easter Seals of Alabama https://achievement-center.org/• April 1st - Tim Hodge: Rainbow Omega School • April 8th - Conservatorships, Guardianship, and Self-Directed Guardianship - Sara Bragdon: Akridge & Balch P.C.• April 22nd - Katrina Wellborn: Alabama Parent Education Center• April 29th - Alternatives to Guardianship/Conservatorship - Lonnie Williams: Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program https://sites.ua.edu/adap/• May 6th - Madeline Levin: CARTT at Auburn University• May 13 - Anna Ludlum: Social Security Disability and special needs trustsTR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture: We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation. We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling. We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants. We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond. We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs. We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses. We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for. We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program. We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity. Contact:Elizabeth Kaufmanekaufman@auburnalabama.org

Friday April 25, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM	EmpowerED Families support group *JB*

Monday April 28, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	TR Dance With Victoria - TR Dance With Victoria Youth - Spring 2025 Join us for some expressive movement! We will listen to a variety of, music while dancing and learning various choreography. Be prepared, to stretch, bend, dance, swing, and express yourself. Miss Ebony joined us for summer camp and is sure to have loads of fun dance moves and activities planned. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture: We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation. We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling. We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants. We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond. We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs. We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses. We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for. We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program. We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity. ContactVictoria Jenkinsvhopej@gmail.comTherapeutic Programs follow the same participation guidelines as Special Olympics International. In order to qualify for Therapeutic Programs, participants must have a medically diagnosed cognitive impairment. When you register for programs, please list all medical conditions your participant has been diagnosed with as this will help us best support them to be successful while participating in our activities.

Tuesday April 29, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	TR Lunch and Learn - TR Lunch and Learn - 4/29 Lonnie Williams - Spring 2025 Join us on Zoom every other week to learn about a different therapeutics-related topic. Topics may include: Medicare waivers, new program opportunities, and speakers from various organizations that serve people with special needs. Sessions will be recorded, so even if you can't make it on the calls please register. Dean Road Recreation Center Conference Room will be open if you want to meet in person and possibly talk with other parents who can come in person. Feel free to bring your lunch and observe the webinar on our 85" flat screen TV. Elizabeth will email the webinar links out 2-3 days prior to the presentation.• March 18th - Marissa Davis: Easter Seals of Alabama https://achievement-center.org/• April 1st - Tim Hodge: Rainbow Omega School • April 8th - Conservatorships, Guardianship, and Self-Directed Guardianship - Sara Bragdon: Akridge & Balch P.C.• April 22nd - Katrina Wellborn: Alabama Parent Education Center• April 29th - Alternatives to Guardianship/Conservatorship - Lonnie Williams: Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program https://sites.ua.edu/adap/• May 6th - Madeline Levin: CARTT at Auburn University• May 13 - Anna Ludlum: Social Security Disability and special needs trustsTR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture: We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation. We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling. We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants. We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond. We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs. We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses. We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for. We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program. We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity. Contact:Elizabeth Kaufmanekaufman@auburnalabama.org

Friday May 2, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	TR Game Night - TR Game Nights - Adults - Spring 2025 Join us for board/card games, video games, and more! This event will include food and drinks each time. Come for dinner and fellowship and a chance to make new friends! FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.TR Program Vision:Our vision is to support all persons through inclusive recreation opportunities that meet the needs of physical activity, socialization, engagement, friendship-building, and education. We support the combined use of the ABA model and the sensory model for emotional regulation and behavior management. TR Program Culture: We will offer tools for those who are sensory-seeking and sensory-avoidant to foster internal regulation. We focus on supporting individuals to use their language and self-expression to share how they are feeling. We train staff and volunteers/guests on specific ways to present themselves so as not to seem intimidating or scary to participants, such as encouraging them to sit on the floor or dress in casual clothing We provide visual cues, simple instructions, modeling, extended time, and flexibility in programming to ensure everyone can participate at their level. We scale activities to meet the abilities and needs of our participants. We give two choices and allow time to think through and respond. We give eye contact as much as is feasible to participants to acknowledge their person/needs. We will utilize social stories when feasible to foster positive engagement and appropriate responses. We promote behaviors that are healthy and inclusive. We look at behaviors to communicate a want or a need. We look for this need and provide an alternative, more appropriate way for the individual to obtain what they are looking for. We use positive reinforcement to reinforce actions that we want to continue. We use reinforcers to reward positive behaviors, such as time with a favorite toy or a break from the program. We use de-escalation techniques – a calm voice, neutral body language, moving to a quiet space if possible – to communicate when times get stressful. If someone has a behavior that is increasing, we will look to call parents for support or for early release from the activity. Contact:Elizabeth Kaufman 334-501-2939ekaufman@auburnalabama.orgTherapeutic Programs follow the same participation guidelines as Special Olympics International. In order to qualify for Therapeutic Programs, participants must have a medically diagnosed cognitive impairment. When you register for programs, please list all medical conditions your participant has been diagnosed with as this will help us best support them to be successful while participating in our activities.