{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Inclusive Adventures: Building Belonging Through Adaptive Recreation \u2014 Episode 157","description":"As we continue to celebrate Park and Recreation Month, we\u2019re excited to highlight a story that truly embodies our theme of \u201cWhere You Belong.\u201d Today\u2019s episode is all about ensuring opportunities to recreate and spend time in nature are available to all, regardless of ability. And, it\u2019s perfect timing because July is also Disability Pride Month! &amp;nbsp; We are so thrilled to chat with Caitlin Marcotte, an operations specialist IV adaptive manager at Charlottesville (Virginia) Parks and Recreation, and Sarah Kyriacopoulos, a member of the Charlottesville community who has participated in the city\u2019s adaptive program for years. They both shared so much wonderful insight, and it was really inspiring to hear how the programs that Caitlin and the agency offer are having a positive impact on Sarah and others in the community. Tune in to the full story below to learn more about Charlottesville Parks and Recreation\u2019s adaptive recreation program. You\u2019ll also learn:  What adaptive recreation is and why it\u2019s so important How Charlottesville Parks and Recreation is committed to serving the diverse needs of its community, especially its disabled population What types of adaptive recreation programs are available to the community (and there are a lot!) What programs Sarah enjoys and how they have benefitted her Why creating a sense of belonging really comes down to making space for building community And much more!  Learn More:  Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Adaptive Recreation Department Contact Caitlin Marcotte Charlottesville Parks and Recreation on Facebook&amp;nbsp; Charlottesville Parks and Recreation on Instagram Charlottesville Parks and Recreation on X Charlottesville Parks and Recreation on YouTube   Pictured: Charlottesville Adaptive Recreation Department staff and program participants go on a whitewater rafting excursion on the James River in Richmond, Virginia. Photo by RVA Paddle Sports. ","author_name":"Open Space Radio","author_url":"https:\/\/www.nrpa.org\/blog\/about-open-space-radio-podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32249327\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/174946237"}