According to the National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities, recreational activities contribute to an individual’s quality of life by:
- Promoting physical activity as part of an active lifestyle
- Developing fundamental motor skills necessary for participating in individual and team sports
- Increasing physical independence and/or mobility
- Enhancing self-esteem and self-image
- Establishing friendships with peers of all abilities

| Video now available online |
| A Treehouse for Everyone: Construction of the Universally Accessible Treehouse at the Pine River Nature Center |

