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Glover, James M. – Parks and Recreation, 1979
Ways of improving recreational services to handicapped people are suggested with the aim of broadening their interests and horizons. (JD)
Descriptors: Architectural Barriers, Attitude Change, Community Responsibility, Leisure Time
Moler, Chris – Parks and Recreation, 1993
Drowning prevention is a focus of safety professionals nationwide. Many local coalitions provide ongoing activities and can give advice on how to get started. The article describes different community drowning prevention programs, looks at various resources, and explains how to begin and maintain local drowning prevention programs. (SM)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Aquatic Sports, Community Action, Community Responsibility
Dunn, Diana R. – Parks and Recreation, 1971
Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Children, Community Responsibility, Educational Objectives
Polzer, Christopher M. – Parks and Recreation, 1995
Recreation leaders recommend reaching out to homeless individuals and providing programs that may help improve their health, bring them some fun and happiness, and boost their quality of life. The paper describes how one North Carolina county addressed the issue through recreation programs and other activities. (SM)
Descriptors: Adults, Community Action, Community Responsibility, Homeless People
Witt, Peter A.; Crompton, John L. – Parks and Recreation, 1997
Parks and recreation departments (PARDs) can help alleviate societal problems associated with at-risk youths. To better position PARD programs for reducing risky behavior, there must be scientific evidence showing their impact on youths' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. The paper examines existing evaluation studies highlighting the positive…
Descriptors: Adolescents, After School Programs, At Risk Persons, Children
