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Paige Eddy

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

I am a disability self advocate whose lived experience, education, and years of work experience have all been dedicated to empowering the disability community. I have a person centered approach and believe in going one step further beyond inclusion in all spaces to bring a warm sense of belonging to all.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Adult & Partnerships Manager

The Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh
11.2018 - Current
  • Managed the adult team in offering inclusive social programs to adults with and without disabilities.
  • Partnered with community organizations to bring the mission of not just inclusion but belonging through recurring recreational events, speaker series, and community volunteering events.
  • Helped members gain leadership skills and occupational skills to connect them to meaningful employment opportunities through our monthly leadership council and fellowship program.


Inclusion Intern

Baltimore City Recreation And Parks
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Provided disability and inclusion training to the Therapeutic Recreation Department.
  • Helped to run the Therapeutic Recreation Department's inclusive programming including unified volleyball and bocce ball, fishing, gardening, walking clubs, dances, soccer, and wheelchair basketball.
  • Worked in the inclusive nature summer camp for children to make sure all needs were supported.

Co Leader

Social XChanges
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Co lead a support group for Temple University students where participants discussed weekly social situations.
  • Took students on outings throughout the city of Philadelphia and on the Temple University campus to promote independence and confidence in autonomously navigating the city and social settings.

Trainer

Get Fit
01.2014 - 05.2016
  • Came up with individualized workout routines for adults with disabilities.
  • Trained alongside participants to track improvement and help them to achieve fitness goals.


Education

Master of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2018

Master of Science - Health Promotion / Fitness Management

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05.2016

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Project Planning
  • Transition Planning
  • Social Inclusion
  • Resource Coordination
  • Assistive Technology
  • Problem Solving
  • Social Skills Development
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Adult & Partnerships Manager

The Friendship Circle Of Pittsburgh
11.2018 - Current

Inclusion Intern

Baltimore City Recreation And Parks
06.2018 - 09.2018

Co Leader

Social XChanges
01.2017 - 05.2018

Trainer

Get Fit
01.2014 - 05.2016

Master of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Temple University

Master of Science - Health Promotion / Fitness Management

Rowan University

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