Senior Lecturer
Rehabilitation Sciences

Shelly Beaver

2130 HEALTH SCIENCES BLDG
NORFOLK, 23529

M.S. in Leisure Studies, Pennsylvania State University, (2003)

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Beaver, S. "A Healthier You" $1,100. August 2015 - December 2015
Beaver, S. "A Healthier You" $2,000. February 2015 - May 2015
Beaver, S. "Sense-ational Endeavors" $6,800. - May 2012

Expertise

Disability
Inclusion
Recreational Therapy
Disability Advocacy
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder

Presentations

Beaver, S. and Parker, K. (August , 2017). Gaks and Doughs that Tickle the Nose: Sensory Fun for All Oral Presentation Special Education Teacher Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 August Institute Johnstown, PA.
Beaver, S. and Parker, K. (March , 2017). Gaks and Doughs that Tickle the Nose: Sensory Fun for All Oral Presentation Power of Play Conference Raleigh, NC.
Beaver, S. (October , 2016). Sense-ational Ideas for Recreational Professionals and their Clients with Autism Oral Presentation A Sense of Being” Professional Conference Indianapolis, IN.
Beaver, S. (February , 2016). Beyond Accommodations: Optimizing Learning for the Diverse Classroom Oral Presentation Penn State Altoona Office for Disability Services’ Professional Training Series Altoona, PA.
Beaver, S. (October , 2015). Sensory Storytimes at Your Public Library Oral Presentation Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference pennsylvania.
Beaver, S. (September , 2015). Boost Your Disability IQ (Special Topic): Disability Through the Life Span Oral Presentation Pennsylvania Activity Professional Association Annual Conference State College, PA.
Beaver, S. (August , 2015). Sense-ational Ideas for Recreational Professionals and their Clients with Autism – The Sequel American Therapeutic Recreation Association Webinar .
Beaver, S. (August , 2015). Educating Students with Disabilities: Meeting the Legal Mandate; Universal Design for Learning: What, Why, and How? Oral Presentation Division of Business & Engineering Summer Retreat Lake Raystown, PA.
Beaver, S. (May , 2015). Sense-ational Ideas for Recreational Professionals and their Clients with Autism American Therapeutic Recreation Association Webinar .
Beaver, S. (March , 2015). Boosting Your Disability IQ; Sense-ational Ideas for Recreational Professionals and their Clients with Autism; Inclusion: Bridging the Great Divide Oral Presentation Power of Play Conference Raleigh, NC.
Beaver, S. (October , 2014). Debunking Myths and Dispelling Fears: Examining Attitudes About Disability Oral Presentation Diversity Grand Rounds, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA.
Beaver, S. (September , 2014). Sense-ational Ideas for Recreational Therapists and their Clients with Autism Oral Presentation American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference Oklahoma City, OK.
Beaver, S. (September , 2014). All Right Stop, Collaborate and Listen: A Template for Reducing Staffing and Other Constraints in Recreational Therapy Programs Oral Presentation American Therapeutic Recreation Association 2014 Annual Conference Oklahoma City, OK.
Beaver, S. and O'Neill, C. (April , 2014). Beyond Accessibility – The Successful Inclusion of People with Disabilities Oral Presentation Penn State Altoona student and SADA President S.T.E.P.S Diversity Conference Altoona, PA.
Beaver, S. (January , 2014). Sense-ational Ideas for Recreational Therapists and their Clients with Autism Oral Presentation Pacific Northwest American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference Portland, OR.
Beaver, S. (November , 2013). Inclusion: Bridging the Great Divide Oral Presentation Pennsylvania School-Age Child Care Alliance Annual Conference Hershey, PA.
Beaver, S. (October , 2013). Boost Your Disability IQ to Enhance Effective Service Delivery Oral Presentation American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference Pittsburgh, PA.
Beaver, S. (September , 2013). Boost Your Disability IQ to Enhance Effective Service Delivery Oral Presentation Pennsylvania Activity Professional Association 26th Annual Conference State College, PA.
Beaver, S. (November , 2012). Sense-ational Ideas: Creating an inclusive community through education and advocacy Oral Presentation Pennsylvania School-Age Child Care Alliance Annual Conference Harrisburg, PA.
Beaver, S. (July , 2012). Sense-ational Ideas: Creating an inclusive community through education and advocacy Oral Presentation Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 Summer Workshops Altoona, PA.
Beaver, S. (June , 2012). Boosting Your Disability IQ Oral Presentation Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society Annual Conference Hershey, PA.
Beaver, S. (April , 2012). Silly Rabbit, Play Is No Longer Just for Kids! Oral Presentation Health Matters via Adobe Connect University Park, PA.
  • 2019: Darden College of Education and Professional Studies Teaching Innovation and Excellence Award, Old Dominion University
  • 2019: Kate Broderick Faculty Award for Excellence in Inclusive Education, Old Dominion University
  • 2014: Community Outreach Award -Students Advocating for Disability Awareness, Penn State Altoona Office of Student Life
  • 2014: Nominee – Excellence in Advising Award, Penn State Altoona
  • 2011: National Rehab Week Advocate Award – Sense-ational Endeavors, HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona