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Test Bank For Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation 2nd Edition Terry Long,Terry Robertson

Test Bank For Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation 2nd Edition Terry Long,Terry Robertson TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgments Part I. Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Chapter 1. Considering Therapeutic Recreation as Your Profession Terry Robertson, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University, and Terry Long, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University What Is Therapeutic Recreation? A Diverse Profession Choosing a Profession Summary Chapter 2. History of Therapeutic Recreation Rodney Dieser, PhD, University of Northern Iowa Importance of History Origins of the Therapeutic Recreation Profession (Late 1700s—Mid-1900s) Philosophical Battles in Therapeutic Recreation (1945—1965) The Utopian Years of Therapeutic Recreation (1966—1984) The Fragmentation Years of Therapeutic Recreation (1985—Present) Summary Chapter 3. Professional Opportunities in Therapeutic Recreation Michal Anne Lord, PhD, Texas Parks and Recreation Society Characteristics of a Profession Professional Preparation in Therapeutic Recreation Professional Opportunities Professional Organizations Professional Networking Summary Chapter 4. Person-First Philosophy in Therapeutic Recreation Mary Ann Devine, EdD, CTRS, Kent State University Who Is the Person With a Disability? Person-First Philosophy Using Person-First Philosophy Attitudes Toward People With Disabilities Service Delivery Summary Chapter 5. Places, Models, and Modalities of Practice Richard Williams, EdD, CTRS, East Carolina University Settings Practice Models Therapeutic Recreation Treatment Modalities Summary Part II. Potential Areas of Practice Chapter 6. The Therapeutic Recreation Process Terry Long, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University Assessment Planning Implementation Evaluation Summary Chapter 7. Allied Professions Frederick P. Green, PhD, University of Southern Mississippi, and Tanya E. McAdory, M.S., CTRS, CPRP, National Recreation and Park Association Child Life Specialist Art Therapy Music Therapy Dietetics Kinesiotherapy Athletic Training Nursing Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Psychiatry Psychology Social Work Speech–Language Pathology and Audiology Summary Chapter 8. Orthopedic and Neurological Impairment: From Rehabilitation to Community Reentry Terry Long, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University and Terry Robertson, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University Common Diagnostic Groups in Rehabilitation Common Therapeutic Recreation Modalities in Rehabilitation Best Practice Issues Summary Chapter 9. Therapeutic Recreation and Developmental Disabilities Alice Foose, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University and Patricia Ardovino, PhD, CTRS, CPRP, University of Wisconsin at La Crosse What Are Developmental Disabilities? Practice Settings Intellectual Impairment Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) Cerebral Palsy Spina Bifida Duchene Muscular Dystrophy Best Practices Other Developmental Disabilities Summary Chapter 10. Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health Terry Long, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University Components of a Healthy Mind What Is a Mental Disorder? Role of Therapeutic Recreation in Treating Mental Disorders Levels of Care in Mental Health Diagnostic Categories Theoretical Considerations Mental Health and Secondary Disabilities Common Therapeutic Recreation Modalities for Mental Health Summary Chapter 11. Youth Development and Therapeutic Recreation Sydney L. Sklar, PhD, CTRS, University of St. Francis, and Cari E. Autry, PhD, CTRS, Arizona State University At-Risk Youth Purpose of Therapeutic Recreation in Positive Youth Development Theories That Guide Therapeutic Recreation Practice Scope of Therapeutic Recreation Practice Settings and Opportunities for Therapeutic Recreation Special Concerns Issues and Trends in Youth Development and Therapeutic Recreation Summary Chapter 12. Aging and the Life Span Judith E. Voelkl, PhD, CTRS, Clemson University, and Begum Aybar-Damali, MS, Clemson University Whom Do We Work With? Theories of Successful Aging Where Might We Work? Long-Term Care Strategies Summary Part III. Trends in Therapeutic Recreation Chapter 13. Wellness Through Physical Activity Sheila Swann-Guerrero, CTRS, National Center on Physical Activity and Disability, and Chris Mackey, BS., CP, North Carolina Office on Disability and Health FPG Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Whom Do We Work With? Where Are Such Programs Provided? Defining Physical Activity Disability and Inactivity Considerations for Using Physical Activity in Therapeutic Recreation Basics of Exercise and Disability Components of Exercise Accessibility Disability-Specific Recommendations Summary Chapter 14. Demographics, Economics, Politics, and Legislation John McGovern, JD, CTRS, Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association, Northbrook, Illinois It's All About Relationships! Demographics of Disability Economics of Disability and Therapeutic Recreation Politics and Therapeutic Recreation The Legislative Process and Therapeutic Recreation Current Legislation and Therapeutic Recreation Summary Chapter 15. A Global Perspective of Therapeutic Recreation David Howard, PhD, CTRS, Indiana State University, Rodney Dieser, PhD, University of Northern Iowa, Heewon Yang, PhD, CTRS, Southern Illinois University, Shane Pegg, PhD, Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, and Julie Lammel, PhD, Lock Haven University WHO, the ICF, and Implications for Therapeutic Recreation Considering Therapeutic Recreation in Other Nations Therapeutic Recreation in Canada Therapeutic Recreation in South Korea Therapeutic Recreation in Australia Working as a CTRS in Switzerland Summary Chapter 16. Paradoxes in Leisure Services and Therapeutic Recreation Jesse Dixon, PhD, San Diego State University The Paradox of Confusing Leisure or Recreation With Achievement Behavior The Paradox of Applying the Terms Leisure and Recreation With People Who Demonstrate an Inequity The Paradox of Playful Assimilation Behavior and Adult Accommodation Behavior The Paradox of Similar Motivations in the Context of Leisure and the Context of Achievement The Paradox of Promoting the Quality of Leisure and Serving the Bottom Line of a Budget The Paradox of Choice for Leisure and Achievement The Paradox of Leisure as a Zero-Order Behavior Summary Chapter 17. Envisioning the Future: Therapeutic Recreation as a Profession Terry Robertson, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University Embracing Our History Emergence of a Global Society The Future of Therapeutic Recreation as a Profession Finding the Optimal Perspective Summary Appendix A National Therapeutic Recreation Society Standards of Practice Appendix B American Therapeutic Recreation Association Standards of Practice Glossary References Index About the Editors About the Contributors Read the full article

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Creative Careers | Tools for Creative Activism from Curatorial Organizer La Tanya S. Autry

“My real talk: Believe in yourself. You have a right to be there.” - La Tanya S. Autry

As a cultural organizer in the visual arts, La Tanya S. Autry focuses on social justice and public memory in her work. In addition to co-creating The Art of Black Dissent, an interactive program that promotes public dialogue about the African-American liberation struggle, she co-founded the #MuseumsAreNotNeutral initiative, which calls for an equity-based transformation of museums, and the Social Justice and Museums Resource List, a crowd-sourced bibliography. Autry can be found online with the project name Artstuffmatters on WordPress, Twitter, and Instagram.

We spoke with Autry about her vision for the future of museums, the power of social media for artists, curators, and organizers, and the ways in which we can all lead and push for change.

NYFA: What prompted you, along with Mike Murawski, to launch the "Museums are Not Neutral" campaign?

La Tanya S. Autry: Our #MuseumsAreNotNeutral initiative grew from a shared concern about the dominance of the neutrality claim in the field. In my own experience, I have encountered art museum professionals, with advanced level degrees, making statements such as “the museum has to be neutral” or “we can’t be political” to deflect calls to address racism. Those assertions are false because they decontextualize the origins and practices of museums. While Murawski and I do not suggest institutions adopt partisan views, we wanted to make a clear stand against the myth of neutrality. We also wanted to encourage more people in the field, as well as visitors, students, educators, and others, to acknowledge the truth. Since August 2017, when we launched our campaign which supports community-centered social progress, hundreds of people in the U.S. and abroad have joined us. As all the profits from sales of our “Museums Are Not Neutral” shirts go to charitable organizations, our global initiative has raised over $13,000, while sparking much needed public discussion about the histories, functions, and possibilities of museums.

NYFA: How do you use social media in your activism and career?

LSA: Years ago I participated in a workshop on public engagement strategies at the University of Delaware, where I am completing my doctorate in art history. Through that program, I started using social media as a means for sharing my research beyond academic spaces. That role is still important to me; however, I quickly found that these digital networks are useful for thinking and planning in public. For me, Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms have been instrumental tools for expanding my knowledge and collaborating with various artists, educators, museum professionals, and others who are committed to the arts, the humanities, and social progress. The Social Justice and Museums Resource List, an open crowd-sourced bibliography of over 40 pages, is one of the collaborative projects that I have developed through engagement with social media. 

For inspiration, I’d like to share some of my favorite initiatives, makers and thinkers, and organizations. You can refer to this Twitter list to find those who are active on that platform. Many of the accounts that inspire me are present on Instagram as well as Twitter, though some are only present on Instagram, like Bisa Butler, Delphine Adama Fawundu, Toyin Ojih Odutola, The Black School, and Erykah Antiy Killmonger. Additionally, you can follow the hashtags #BlkTwitterstorians, #1960Now, #SlaveryArchive, #MuseumsRespondToFerguson, and #MASSActionMIA. 

NYFA: What kind of museum space should the cultural sector work towards?

LSA: There are important measures underway to make museums more welcoming spaces to broader demographics. I’d love to see more of a central focus on equity, which calls for structural change. An equity-based approach would identify and dismantle the power relations that have created inequalities in museums. This focus addresses root causes, not only the symptoms. 

I believe that having more museum board members and executive staff who are committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression could promote deep change and foster caring environments. Here, I'm thinking of hiring practices and training opportunities, as well as functions related to collections, exhibitions, programs, interpretation, conservation, editorial, accessibility, development, and security. Also, the field would experience substantive positive change if more museum professionals and philanthropic organizations recognized and financially supported the longstanding anti-racist, anti-oppression work that many ethnic-specific institutions have done over the years.

NYFA: You’ve said on the podcast Museopunks that if we see ourselves as creative agents for change we can make that change happen in many small ways, and can encourage other people to do that work. What are some ways to make change and mobilize others?

LSA: Yes, I think individual efforts are just as vital as institutional changes. Each of us can educate ourselves by engaging with the histories of the field, reading literature about current practices, social justice histories, theories, and practices. Listening to, citing, and supporting the perspectives of Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian, LGBTQ, and disabled communities are important pathways. Collaborating and building solidarity across racial, ethnic, class, gender, and other social forces is necessary for seeing beyond existing frameworks. No matter our status level, we can each be a leader of change, and we can share our experiences with others through public presentations, publishing blog posts and articles, and posting reflections and resources via social media. While “going public” helps us find collaborators, we also learn more about the field and methods for generating social change. It empowers us.

NYFA: What's your advice for those entering the curatorial field, especially if they identify with a group, or groups, widely underrepresented in the field?

LSA: When I started taking classes in museum studies and working in the field, no one mentioned the difficulties I might encounter as a Black woman from a working class background going into the predominately white and economically-privileged world of art museums. So I am always happy to assist others entering this arena. 

I don’t use the word underrepresented as it’s misleading. Instead, I use the term historically excluded as Simone Austin, an MA student in history at the University of Delaware, suggested in a tweet last spring. The problem has not been that people of color and other groups have not shown up. We’ve been excluded from the field for a long time. In addition to being mindful of the language we employ because it shapes our thinking and actions, it’s crucial to study the history of museums. We need to know what came before, what’s happening now, what the visions for museums are, and who’s shaping the field. People who are from groups who have been excluded need to brace themselves for racism and other biases. These things shouldn’t happen, but they do.

My real talk: Believe in yourself. You have a right to be there. Connect with people across the institution in various roles and in the broader community. Analyze biases so you can both deconstruct and address them. Spend time dreaming about what you’d like to create. Strategize the steps needed to actualize your vision. Figure out who can help you get there. Value your relationships with people. Search for respectful and kind mentors who care about your well-being and professional development. Always remember your communities. Find ways to welcome them and others in the museum sphere.  

- Interview conducted by Mirielle Clifford, Program Officer, Online Resources

This post is part of a regular blog series, NYFA Creative Careers. Find new and exciting career and artist opportunities on NYFA Classifieds. To read more articles on building your professional artist career, visit the Business of Art section of NYFA’s website. Sign up for NYFA News and receive artist resources and upcoming events straight to your inbox.

Images: La Tanya S. Autry and Mike Murawski, Museums Are Not Neutral, August 2017, composite Instagram image, August 2018, Courtesy: La Tanya S. Autry; and La Tanya S. Autry and Gabriella Svenningsen, The Art of Black Dissent, 2017, Institute Library, New Haven, CT, featuring works from left to right: Eric Etheridge, 1961 Freedom Riders, 2010, print; Ricardo Levin Morales, Trayvon Martin, digital print, 2013; Ricardo Levin Morales, We Are the Mainstream, digital print, 2014; Photo Courtesy: La Tanya S. Autry.

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— La Tanya S. Autry (she/her) (@artstuffmatters) September 12, 2020

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Museums Are Not Neutral

Hello, all. Some of the links in this are missing because I copied it from a post on one of my other social medias, so I am very sorry. Some of you know, some don’t, but this semester I have taken on a research project covering stolen art from Southeast Asia. It has lead me to a great many discoveries, one of the greatest being the Museums Are Not Neutral movement. I wanted to share this amazing thing with you all.

The #MuseumsAreNotNeutral movement, started by La Tanya Autry and Mike Murawski, combats the idea that our museums are simply not neutral, despite the demands and claims that they are in fact balanced ground. People of color, women, the LGBTQ community, many are tossed and discarded by museums, with the exception of one they have kept to maintain the ability to deny any accusations.

In 1989, the Guerilla Girls, a contemporary feminist group of artists, completed a study for their work, "Do Women Have to be Naked to get into the Met?" (https://www.tate.org.uk/…/guerrilla-girls-do-women-have-to-…) They found that 5 percent of the art on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art was created by women, but 85 percent of the nude works on display were of women. Also, an interesting fact, in art exhibitions depicting nude bodies, they will more often put up a warning for male nudity than they will for female nudity. Unfortunately, it seems we have become desensitized to the sexualization and objectification of the female body.

A study published earlier this year (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6426178/), by a multitude of people that I will not name, but I encourage you to read the article in that link, shows that people of color are also struggling to be exhibited in American museums. 85 percent of the art displayed in American museums is done by white artists, and 87 percent of the art in those museums are done by men.

I must admit, I have not studied queer art in-depth. From what I have learned in my contemporary art history classes, I have learned that much of the queer art done has been wildly censored and shunned in the art community. While the stigma is slowly being overcome, there is still a "societal frown" covering the community.

La Tanya Autry says in her description of the Museums Are Not Neutral movement, "As museums are cultural products that originate from colonial enterprise, they are about power. They are political constructs. Their ongoing practices also are rooted in power. The very fact that this field has a long history of excluding and marginalizing people of color in terms of selection, interpretation, and care of art and other objects, jobs, visitor services, board representation, and more indicates that museums are political spaces. Everything in them and about them involves decisions."

This statement is what led me to find the movement. Southeast Asia was pummeled by colonialism. There is still work being found in museums today that was smuggled out of countries like China and India and Japan decades upon decades ago. It was Europe's power move, a sort of corrupted drive to be culturally educated. We learn about this early in our art history classes; We traveled to their countries, claiming it was an attempt to soak up even more knowledge, but it was also a financial boast to those you associated yourself with. Once it was realized that things over there could bring in so much money, colonialism had its way with the region. Southeast Asia was ravaged, different countries taking over for periods of time and leaving with whatever they pleased.

I encourage you to look into this Museums Are Not Neutral movement. They donate their proceeds to different organizations, at the moment they are donating to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. This is a foundation helping Genesee County, enhancing living conditions and working to help the children there. As you know, Flint has also been in the midst of a water crisis. This foundation also works to combat that issue. You can find the foundation's site at this link https://www.cfgf.org/Our-Work-Impact/Current-Initiatives

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🌱This past year I got the opportunity to be part of @creativetime ‘s Think Tank inaugural cohort . During the pandemic I got to share much needed virtual space with an incredible group of artist, scholars, and cultural workers. Shout outs to Emily, Namita, Che, Prerana, Kevin, LaTanya, Hentyle, Caitlin, Diya, Alex, and @jesssolomazing for those moments spent together. Here is the culmination project, an offering to our larger arts and cultural spaces as . I contributed a poem “ I wrote this poem when I couldn’t get out of bed” and questions for those thinking about doing community collaborative work. Hoping more of us center care, generative spaces and transformative spaces. [ slides 4 & 5 are snippets of that poem] ✨Big shout outs to @creativetime ‘s team @_diyavij @names_mud @natashallikesthis !! Praise to the designer @designerhooker for the talent to bring all our pieces together on the website. Go check it out Creativetime.org/reworlding Repost from @creativetime with ・・・ This is a call to action! Find your invitation to enact transformation in and out of the arts via our bio and at www.creativetime.org/reworlding. We are ever grateful and inspired by all the work of Creative Time's Inaugural Think Tank, authors of Invitations Toward Re-worlding: Che Gosset @cruisingatopia, Emily Johnson @emilyjohnsoncatalyst, Hentyle Yapp, Kevin Gotkin @who____girl, La Tanya S. Autry @artstuffmatters, Namita Wiggers @namitapdx, Prerana Reddy @preranar, and Sonia Guiñansaca @thesoniag. Video description: A montage of the Think Tank cohort meeting over Zoom transitions to an animation of colorful shapes bouncing around the screen. Score by Trace Decay. #CTThinkTank #thisiscraft #art #culturalworkers (at Creative Time) https://www.instagram.com/p/CasvwkDP9JZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Karen Vidangos is a social media specialist at the National Portrait Gallery, a Smithsonian Institution, increasing brand awareness and engaging with digital visitors. Previously, Karen worked as a communications coordinator at Glenstone Museum, helping open their expansion project. Additionally, Karen created a digital space to explore and highlight the work of the Latinx community in the museum field called, Latina in Museums. What was initially a personal project to research the state of cultural institutions turned into a driving mission to open up a dialogue on how we can center Black and brown stories in the museum field. She graduated from the University of Maryland with an undergraduate degree in art history and George Washington University, with a master’s degree in museum studies. @͟h͟i͟r͟s͟h͟o͟r͟n͟ for their 2019 Surrealness Hirshhorn Ball. Makeup @͟k͟a͟y͟a͟j͟e͟a͟n͟ . Photo by Shannon Finney

“The space I created hasn’t been without the many inspirations and influences from people who have done the hard work before I even began. This includes Dr. Ariana Curtis, curator at the National Museum of African American History & Culture; La Tanya S. Autry, historian and creator of #MuseumsAreNotNeutral; Aleia Brown, public historian and co-creator of #MuseumsRespondToFerguson; and Monica Montgomery, executive director of Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center and co-creator of Museum Hue.”- Karen Vidangos

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We’ve only been to Palm Springs twice despite having lived in both LA and San Diego. It’s one of the most popular quick weekend getaways when you need a break from the city.

Now that we’re back in the Southwest, we n’t wait to be pool hopping in Palm Springs. Today, we wanted to share a list of things we thought were worthwhile as well as some things we hope to do on our next trip.

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Last Updated: June 19, 2019

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15 Unforgettable Things to Do in Palm Springs CA that You Can't Miss

1. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

1 Tram Way, 92262, map

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world. The 10 minute ride takes you over 2.5 miles along the Chino Canyon, giving you great views of the cliffs, vistas, and the valley below.

Once you arrive at the top, the temperature drops roughly 30 degrees from the desert floor. There are two restaurants, viewpoints, and over 50 miles of trails to explore. There’s even some bouldering in the area, and you n mp over night with advanced registration. 

2. Palm Springs Art Museum

101 Museum Drive, 92262, map

Stop by downtown Palm Springs to visit the lol museum. It has a great permanent collection of works by western, contemporary, and glass artists. It also brings in exhibitions from internationally acclaimed artists. Besides enjoying the art, they also run art classes and workshops for kids and adults.

3. Palm Springs Air Museum

745 N Gene Autry Trail, 92262, map

Any history or WWII buff needs to stop by the Palm Springs Air Museum. It has one of the world’s largest collections of flyable WWII planes, and the museum focuses on the role these planes had in winning the war.

4. Ruddy's General Store Museum

221 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, map

Have you ever wanted to time ? Unfortunately time machines still don’t exist as far as we know, but Jim Ruddy’s General Store Museum n take you back in time. The museum showses pristine products from the 1930s in their original boxes and tins.

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5. Stroll down Palm Canyon Drive

Palm Canyon Drive is in the heart of the city, where you’ll find shops, art galleries, restaurants and more.

Besides the drive, the Palm Springs area is full of art galleries, antique shops and furniture stores to check out during your visit. Here are some of the most popular.

House 849

Imago Galleries

Stewart Galleries

Palm Canyon Galleria

Modernway

Modern Home Design Showroom

Studio 111 Palm Springs

Trina Turk Residential

6. Palm Springs Visitor Center

2901 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, map

Whether it’s your first or hundredth visit to Palm Springs, the Visitor Center is always a great resource for the most up-to-date info. The unique roof also makes it hard to miss.

7. San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm

San Gorgonio Pass California 92230, map

The San Gorgonio Pass is one of three major wind farms in California and one of the windiest places in SoCal. It’s bound to tch your eye when you’re driving in and a great spot to take photos. It’s definitely a memorable area for us. Not only did we take our anniversary photos here, but it’s where we almost lost our Airstream awning.

More: 5 year Anniversary Shoot in Palm Springs

photos of us by Kassia Phoy

8. Tahquitz Canyon Waterfall Hike

500 W. Mesquite Palm Springs, CA 92262, map

This 1.7 mi. easy, loop hike is one of the most popular hikes in the area. Starting from the Visitor’s Center, you will climb 350 feet in elevation over steep terrain and giant steps. At the end, you’ll get to enjoy the beautiful Tahquitz Waterfall.

9. Joshua Tree National Park

6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, 92252, map

Palm Springs n be a great base for exploring Joshua Tree, especially if you want luxury accommodations. It’s less than an hour drive from either the South or West entrance.

Jtree is usually what distracts us from spending more time in Palm Springs. Not only does it have the most epic sunsets we’ve ever seen, it’s also a playground for climbers. Since we started rock climbing, Jtree has easily become our National Park.

Amerin the Beautiful Pass to save money on all your National Park visits.

More: 11 Amazing Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park

10. See the Fan Palms at Palm Canyon

Palm Springs, CA 92264, map

In this 15 mile long section of Indian Canyons, you will find the largest Fan Palm Oasis. You n picnic near the stream, hike the trails, and learn more about the signifince of this area to the Cahuilla Indians.

11. Coachella Valley Preserve

29200 Thond Palms Canyon Road, Thond Palms, 92276, map

The Coachella Valley Preserve has trails and exhibits to explore. A great place to start is at the Preserve’s visitor center in the Paul Wilhelm Grove. The Thond Palm Oasis is also a popular stop.

12. Moorten Botanil Garden

1701 S Palm Canyon Dr, 92264, map

The legacy of Patricia and Chester “Cactus Slim” Moorten, the Moorten Botanil garden and Cactarium really showses their love of the desert. There are outdoor displays of beautiful desert plants and a greenhouse with cti and succulents. 

photo: Douglas Sanchez

13. Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway

1350 Ladera Cir, Palm Springs, CA 92262, map

The Alexander Estate was originally known as “the house of tomorrow” when it was built. In 1966, Elvis Presley took up residency here as a retreat from LA then one year later, Elvis and Priscilla celebrated their honeymoon here. Architecturally, it’s unique beuse there are no square rooms in the house.

14. Palm Springs Village Fest

Every Thursday night, you n hang out with lols and tourists at the Palm Springs Village Fest in the downtown area. Palm Canyon Drive, between Indian Canyon Drive and Belardo Road, turns into a pedestrian street fair with over 180 vendors.

15. Cabazon Dinosaurs

50770 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, 92230, map

The Cabazon Dinosaurs are iconic roadside attractions in southern California. There are two massive dinosaurs named Dinny the Dinosaur and Mr. Rex. Dinny is 150 feet long and Mr. Rex is 65 feet tall making it easy to spot as you drive by. Inside, you’ll find a dinosaur-themed gift shop and a dinosaur exhibit. You n even climb up Mr. Rex all the way to his mouth.

Map oF Palm Springs Attractions

More Things to Do in Palm Springs (Area)

Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center (300 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, map)

Palm Springs Historil Society (221 S Palm Canyon Dr, 92262, map)

RoboLights (closed on Jan 2 for an eventual relotion to a commercial property)

Anza Borrego Desert State Park (200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, map)

The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens formerly Living Desert Museum (47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260, map)

Shields Date Garden (80225 US Hwy 111 Indio, CA 92201, map)

Sunnyland Estate (37977 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, map)

Best Places to Eat Palm Springs

Chef Tanya’s Kitchen ($$, Vegan)

Del Rey ($$$, Tapas)

Lappert’s Premium Gourmet Ice Cream – you n get your dole whip fix here.

Rooster and the Pig ($$, Vietnamese)

Sandfish ($$$, Sushi)

The Sandwich Spot ($)

Shanghai Reds Bar and Grill ($$, Seafood / Bar)

Takashin ($$, Sushi)

Essential Tips

Desert climates mean extremes. Check the weather before you visit and be prepared for hot weather during the day but cooler temps at night.

Pack plenty of water if you plan on . These are our go to water bottles: insulating, light, & a reservoir.

Bring a sunhat, sunglasses, & sunscreen. Be sure to reapply throughout the day.

What to Pack for Palm Springs

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Best Places to Stay

Del Marco Hotel (mid-range) This hotel has a certifite of excellence on tripadvisor and was where we stayed. We loved the decor of our room and the pool. Also, if you’re trying to have a quiet vation without kids, this hotel is 21+.

Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel (luxury) – pet friendly

Hotel California (mid-range)

Knights Inn Palm Springs (budget)

  More: See all hotel reviews, best rates, and best airbnbs in Palm Springs

What's Nearby

Joshua Tree National Park (49 miles / 52 min, map)

Anza Borrego State Park (98.5 miles / 1 hr 38 min)

Salvation Mountain (84 miles / 1 hr 30 min)

Los Angeles (107 miles / 1 hr 47 min)

San Diego (139 miles / 2 hr 15 min)

More Resources

Moon Palm Springs & Joshua Tree (Travel Guide)

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Greater Palm Springs

Best Climbs Joshua Tree National Park: The Best Sport and Trad Routes in the Park

Palm Springs: A Modernist Paradise

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Reflecting on My Time at Yale: The "Museums and Social Justice Reading Group"

Reflecting on My Time at Yale: The “Museums and Social Justice Reading Group”

from the series The Gates of Yale, 2014, La Tanya S. Autry

Last summer I co-founded the Museums and Social Justice Reading Group with two colleagues from Yale University Art Gallery.  We held a few gatherings off-site at local eateries and grappled with some difficult topics such as concepts of empathy, the possible roles of empathy in art museums, and how social justice might apply to art museum…

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✨Excited to share that I am part of the 2021 @creativetime “Think Tank” cohort along with these incredible artists and culture workers!! Shout outs to @creativetime staff team and facilitator @jesssolomazing for carving this space !!! ・・・ Repost from @creativetime “Announcing the Creative Time Think Tank: La Tanya S. Autry (@artstuffmatters), Caitlin Cherry (@the_underboobcommons), Che Gossett (@autotheoryqueen), Kevin Gotkin (@kgotkin), Sonia Guiñansaca (@thesoniag), Emily Johnson (@emilyjohnsoncaralyst), Prerana Reddy (@preranar), Namita Gupta Wiggers (@namitapdx), and Hentyle Yapp. Collectively, this public research group brings a diversity of perspectives, disciplines, and professions with expansive individual practices that seek to untangle and dismantle systems of oppression, in the art world and beyond. Over the next 10 months, the non-sited group will work together, through internal workshops and public programs, to propose new tactics for liberatory cultural production. To learn more about the Think Tank and its cohort members, check out our stories and the link in @creativetime bio or creativetime.org/think-tank Lead program support for the Think Tank was generously provided by @opensocietyfoundations. “ https://www.instagram.com/p/CLcrSGjFfjC/?igshid=1utgonpqfn6z1