When this club goes swimming, hiking or skiing, more than the normal number of assistants, transport, special equipment and expert instructors are needed than usual. This alone requires more money. The physical activity for children with disabilities has been such an essential part of rehabilitation for so many years that it has also been automatically financed as rehabilitation, i.e. by other sources than the parents wallets. For the same reason leisure time sports for children with disabilities has not been thought necessary, since once a week rehabilitation has been deemed to be sufficient. When talking about leisure time sports you should understand that it is not rehabilitation, although it can be implemented by supporting rehabilitation goals.
Hobbies cost money, equipment and entrance fees are an essential part of leisure time activities.
The parents can support their children s leisure time quality interests and at the same time get equal services by using their own time and money also for their children s hobbies the same as in so-called normal families. Being familiar with your own body and enjoying it are the key to socializing. This child will dare to act in a group and find his own place also in society. The offerings of sports clubs, camps and other exercizing events should clearly be available to all, a part of the normal social services.