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Find out more about the IOL Adventure for All group
The Adventure for All (AfA) Sector Specialist Group was formed through the joining of the independent organisation “Adventure for All” with IOL. The members of AfA are either specialist providers of outdoor leaning for people with disabilities or those with a significant interest in this field. The main activity of the group is an annual conference, usually held at one of the specialist provider centres, where new ideas are shared and best practice is discussed.
Aims; To promote participation in adventurous activities and outdoor learning by people with disabilities and other special educational needs as well as to share ideas and agree best practice in the safe delivery of activities. This will be done through the Adventure for All (AfA) Sector Specialist Group's annual conference and discussion forums as well as presenting to others at conferences and through articles in Horizons. Representation or lobbying at NGB level will be made where appropriate.
Adventure for All Conference 2024 Report
Adventure For All Report 6 – 8th December 2024
Welcome to a short report on the Adventure for All Conference and Annual General Meeting
Adventure for All is a Specialist Sector Group within the Institute of Outdoor Learning. Established over 30 years ago by centres specialising in outdoor activities for people with disabilities, it has recently expanded its membership to foster knowledge sharing, encourage best practices, and promote greater access to the outdoors for all. This year's event was graciously hosted at the White Hall Centre in Buxton and centred on the theme of enabling mainstream centres to become more accessible.
Summary
The conference proved to be a valuable and engaging experience, featuring a diverse range of intriguing subjects. A particularly notable observation was the clear progress made by mainstream centres in enhancing their accessibility.
Furthermore, the conference highlighted a heightened awareness of neurodiversity and a significant increase in the number of individuals with neurodevelopmental differences (ND) utilizing these centres.
The discussion also touched upon critical incidents, such as the Roadford Boating Incident, underscoring the paramount importance of robust training and risk management protocols within these settings.
Encouragingly, there were indications that centres are steadily recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, adopting a more proactive and outward-looking approach in their operations.
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