Recreational programs, used primarily as a diversion during the acute rehabilitation phase, now serve to reintroduce the patient to the community. Participating in sports or other recreational activities is both therapeutic and rewarding for the patient. Magee sponsors a number of disability sports teams including basketball, rugby, tennis, weight lifting, swimming and table tennis. For sports activities such a rowing, bowling, golf, hang-gliding, skiing or even scuba diving, Magee can provide access to other community agencies. Sports participation can be recreational or competitive.
Many wheelchair sports have regional leagues and national and international governing bodies.
The vocational program of the Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center of Delaware Valley is an innovative one that takes advantage of the resources of both the Center and the community. The patient may take interest and aptitude tests, or receive job counseling, training, and placement assistance. Remedial education programs are also available. In addition, the Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center of Delaware Valley works with the Delaware Valley Projects With hireAbility, the region s leading employment agency dedicated to the service of people with disabilities. In its first 15 years, hireAbility has placed more the 1,500 qualified job candidates in positions that match their abilities and interests.