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Schleien, Stuart J.; Miller, Kimberly D. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2010
Inclusive community recreation is an optimal environment for the development of recreation and sports skills and social relationships between people with and without disabilities. Although we know much about best practices for inclusion, little systemic change in recreation agencies has transpired. Diffusion of Innovation Theory is proposed as a…
Descriptors: Recreational Programs, Change Agents, Innovation, Recreational Activities
Bond, Robert F. – Exceptional Parent, 1989
The article describes a swimming program for children with disabilities. The program, staffed entirely by volunteers, aims to teach safety skills, offer such children exercise, increase self confidence, and encourage fun. Elementary swimming skills are taught with appropriate adaptations for various disabilities. (DB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Children, Disabilities, Recreational Programs
Henderson, David D. – Parks and Recreation, 1979
A program is described that provides physical therapy and a wide variety of activities for the handicapped. (JD)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Enrichment Activities, Physical Activities, Program Design
Smith, S. Harold, Ed. – 1988
This publication is devoted to five major topic issues selected from articles first published in the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. The volume begins with the theme of the individual in the recreation experience. It next reviews the role of leisure and recreation within the basic unit of society, the family. The third area of…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Family Life, Individual Needs, Leisure Time
Littman, Karen G. – 1979
The document presents the final report of the Special Training Project for Physical Education and Recreation Personnel in Psychomotor Programming for Preschool Handicapped Children, a 3 year project intended to encourge and expedite physical education and recreation programs for preschool handicapped children by preparing administrators and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Preschool Education, Program Descriptions
Nesbitt, John A., Comp. – 1978
The second of nine reports (EC 114 401-409) on community recreation for the handicapped focuses on 18 model community-based programs. An introductory section presents an overview of information (including philosophy, population, program activity, consumerism, and interagency coordination) of the model programs. Separate descriptions of the 18…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Community Services, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities
Burton, Sharon S. – Exceptional Parent, 1987
Opportunities for children with disabilities to participate in sports have expanded as school and community sports programs such as the Special Olympics, intramural sports, community recreation leagues, and interscholastic teams have become more available to all children. A directory of 37 recreation organizations is also provided. (CB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Children, Community Programs, Competition
Christensen, Char; And Others – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1981
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign conducts a instructional ice skating program for its students and the community. Activities include: a figure skating club; a speed skating club; ice hockey program; and ice skating classes. (CJ)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Disabilities, Ice Skating, Physical Education
Bane, David C., Jr., Ed.; And Others – 1978
The document offers proceedings of the First National Conference on Special Recreation for the handicapped which coincided with the dedication of White Oak Village/Mountwood Park (West Virginia), a recreational facility designed to serve as a national model for meeting the recreational needs of the handicapped. An introductory paper by E. Lehew…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Day Care, Disabilities, Parks
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Lehew, Edward; Lehew, Shirley – CEFP Journal, 1983
Describes White Oak Village in Mountwood Park in Wood County (West Virginia), a national demonstration model providing vacation and weekend outings for disabled persons from five states. Discusses White Oak Village's origins and development, local and federal support, goals, facilities, and activity programs. (RW)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Parks
Sugerman, Deb – Parks and Recreation, 1996
Organizations that offer outdoor adventure activities can integrate programs to include individuals with disabilities. The paper describes how one organization includes diverse groups of people with and without disabilities in its outdoor activities, focusing on each member's strengths and encouraging cooperation. (SM)
Descriptors: Adults, Adventure Education, Community Programs, Cooperation
Galambos, Linda; And Others – Parks and Recreation, 1994
Including individuals with disabilities into community recreation programs has become more popular recently. The ADA stresses the need for true inclusion, where people with disabilities can actively participate and interact in programs in a meaningful way. The paper describes two special programs that help include individuals with disabilities.…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Children, Community Recreation Programs
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Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1986
The Early Intervention Effectiveness Institute established by Utah State University will increase the knowledge base concerning efficacy of various types of early intervention with handicapped children. Let's Play to Grow is a recreation and support program for disabled children and their families with approximately 200 clubs and 6,000 members…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Research, Play, Preschool Education
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Priest, Louise – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1983
Rising energy costs and staff reductions pose problems for those who direct aquatic programs for the disabled. At the same time, aquatics programs for the disabled are increasing in number, broadening in scope, and offering new opportunities for research and development of materials. (PP)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Trends, Energy Conservation, Program Administration
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Nakayama, Keiichi – Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 2004
In the 1960s, since the Tokyo Paralympics and the National Sports Games for the Disabled were held, public awareness was heightened towards the issue of disability. In 1970, a law which was to ensure that persons with disabilities could participate in recreational, sports and cultural activities was passed. The Japanese government has implemented…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Recreational Programs, Quality of Life, Disabilities
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