- what fun you will pick,
- how you will get there and how long will travel take,
- what you will bring with you and what you will leave at home,
- how long will the activity last,
- what you will wear after you check the weather, and
- don't go if you are sick.
How can you find your own fun?
- Think about things that make you smile.
- Try new things.
- Ask others for new ideas.
- Think about who you enjoy being with. Think about who enjoys being with you.
- It’s good to stretch a little to do things you don’t already know how to do.
- If you need help doing the activity, learn to ask for help.
- It feels good to be wanted and to feel like you fit in a group. Sometimes you need to find the groups that fit.
- Try out activities that for all people. Try out others that are specially designed for persons with disabilities. Try both.
- If it’s hard for you to find fun, you can try using a fun journal. This is a way to help you learn what you like best.
- Note each day what you did.
- Give your activities a fun score from 0 to 2.
- 0 = no fun,
- 1 = some fun,
- 2 = the most fun.
- At the end of the week, look at activities that got the best scores.
- Plan what you will do next by looking at your fun scores.
Walking is great exercise.
If you live close enough and the weather is safe, walking is a great way to get there.
Can you use your phone's GPS to help you get there?
You might ride your bike to be there quicker than walking.
Don't forget your helmet!
And check the weather!
Do you live near a bus line?
Do you know how to plan your route?
Use an app to help. Practice your route. Take someone with you until you are ready to go alone.
Is there a special rate for persons with disabilities? Find out!
Does your city or town have a special service for persons with disabilities?
Ask about it!
Learn how to apply. Plan to schedule your ride.
Use the Uber or Lyft app on your phone.
Create an account. Enter the address.
Look at the prices and times for riding alone or with others.
You will know the cost before you go. You pay through the app.
If you live in a city, you can wave or call a taxi.
At an airport, wait at a taxi stand. Or call a taxi service to schedule a ride.
Learn how to read the meter for the cost. Many taxis let you pay with cash or a card.
If you know others going to the same event, you might call your friends and see if you can get a ride from someone.
It is a nice idea to offer to help pay for the gas.
Is anyone in your family or friends free to give you a ride?
Ask them as soon as you know you need a ride, so it isn't a surprise.
Don't forget to say thank you!
Driving is a hard task and takes some time to get good.
If you want to learn to drive, see our handout: Extra Help for Caregivers - Learning to Drive.
CHOICES FOR FUN
Each one of us has our own ideas about how much they want to take part in events.
There are two main types of events:
- INCLUSIVE - that are for everyone and
- SPECIALIZED – that are specially made for persons with disabilities.
If you don’t know how much you like to do, try it and see.
If you don’t know which type you prefer, try some of each.
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