Kim Barbosa, CTR Masters student majoring in Therapeutic Recreation, was awarded a National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) Research Grant to evaluate the current outcomes, perceptions and barriers of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) interventions in clinical settings with an emphasis in behavioral health settings.
CTR graduate student Casey Johnson was hired as the Town of Kernersville’s first Inclusion Coordinator & ADA Compliance Officer. This year, she participated in a video commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act. Casey is completing her capstone research and will graduate with her Masters in Parks and Recreation Management degree in December.
It really kind of opened me to see the uniqueness of everyone’s ability. It’s not a disability. It’s a uniqueness of your ability.
Savanna Thomas always knew she wanted to work with kids; she just wasn’t sure what form it would take. UNC Greensboro helped her find that niche, and in the fall, Thomas was officially recognized for her outstanding leadership and service.
