Dina Trunzo, CTRS, Manager, Somerset County Park
Commission Therapeutic Recreation, has been installed as 2017-2018 President of
the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA).
The 700-member NJRPA is the state organization dedicated to
enhancing the lives of New Jersey residents by supporting outstanding park,
recreation, and natural resources management programs.
Ms. Trunzo is Manager of the Park Commission
Therapeutic Recreation Department (TR). TR uses recreation to help people with
disabilities to develop and experience leisure in ways that support health,
functional abilities, educational needs, independence and quality of life.
Through social, cultural, artistic, and culinary programs, sports, fitness,
community outings, horticulture, and special events, participants can improve
social skills, enhance self-esteem, improve overall health and well-being and
physical ability, enhance communication skills, constructively use leisure
time, eliminate boredom, reduce of stress and anxiety, and enhance skill
development.
In 2016, Trunzo received the Evelyn N. Aronow Award from the
New Jersey Commission on Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities. The
award is given to an individual who, through legislation, education, public
relations, and technical support, has promoted growth and development and made
a lasting contribution to community recreation services for individuals with
disabilities in New Jersey.
She has also been a featured speaker
at the World Leisure Organization World Conference, held in Rimini, Italy. The
annual conference welcomes both leisure and therapeutic recreation professionals from around the
world.
Information on Somerset County Park Commission programs and
activities may be found at www.somersetcountyparks.org.
No comments:
Post a Comment