Cerebral Palsy

(Media-Newswire.com) - BIDDEFORD – Four juniors in the University of New England’s Occupational Therapy Program are currently running a “Universal Recreation” program for Biddeford children, grades K-6, in conjunction with Biddeford Parks and Recreation.

The program, which has been running Saturday mornings from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

through April 28th, is designed for children with disabilities, such as Down’s Syndrome, autism, The children participate in modified activities such as kickball, t-ball, scooter board relay races and musical chairs.Co-coordinated by Betsy DeBrakeleer, COTA/L, ROH, clinical fieldwork coordinator in UNE’s Department of Occupational Therapy, and Dan Lettelier, of Biddeford Parks and Recreation, the program is run by juniors Elin Munson, Randy McMullen, Heidi Ouellette and Beverly Lagueux.The project is part of the UNE students’ Level I fieldwork in preparation for their bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

This program is unique to the area, with comparable programs offered in Falmouth, Maine and Manchester, N.H..

The program is expected to expand into Saco and Old Orchard Beach, Maine next year.Occupational Therapy ProgramThe Occupational Therapy Prog...

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