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Nesbitt, John A., Comp.; And Others – 1978
The sixth of nine volumes (EC 114 401-409) contains nine newsletters and sample information materials from the National Institute on New Models for Community Recreation and Leisure Programs for Handicapped Children and Youth. Newsletters focus on regional meetings and issues such as the recreation implications of P.L. 94-142, the Education for All…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Disabilities, Handicapped Children, Newsletters
Nesbitt, John A., Comp. – 1978
The final report of the project on community-based recreation for the handicapped details training activities, materials and evaluation findings. A chart lists approximately 40 primary training activities with information on date and location, faculty resource person, number attending, number of requests, and number of evaluations. The primary…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Disabilities, Handicapped Children, Leisure Time
Nesbitt, John A., Comp.; Seymour, Clifford T., Comp. – 1978
The fifth of nine volumes (EC 114 401-409) on recreation for the handicapped examines special recreation in rural areas. The following 11 papers are included: "Recreational, Cultural and Leisure Services for the Handicapped in Rural Communities in Iowa" (D. Szymanski); "Recreation for Handicapped in Rural Communities" (J. Nesbitt); "Programming…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Community Programs, Disabilities, Handicapped Children
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
Download full textNesbitt, John A. – 1978
The fourth of nine documents on community based recreation for handicapped persons (EC 114 401-409) examines federal funding for special recreation. The first section reviews functions of assistance in the federal budget, scope of federal programs, and barriers to receiving funds. Three major problem areas (lack of funds for provision of local…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Disabilities, Federal Aid, Federal Programs
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Direct linkModell, Scott J.; Valdez, Lindy A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2002
Discussion of transition planning in the area of physical activity and recreation/leisure for students with disabilities considers notes the increased opportunities of students transitioning into community-based programs and offers two case studies. Emphasis is on exposing students to a variety of activities at a young age and integration into…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Programs, Disabilities, High Schools
Nesbitt, John A., Ed. – 1978
Fifty-seven papers on new models of community recreation for the handicapped comprise the third report in the series (EC 114 401-409). Papers deal with the following topics (sample subtopics in parentheses): administration (management by objectives); advocacy; areas and equipment (outdoor playground equipment); attitudes; barriers (an analysis of…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Architectural Barriers, Attitudes, Community Programs
Tucson Unified School District, AZ. – 1988
The handbook provides Tucson (Arizona) parents of students with disabilities information to aid the transition from the high school environment to the community environment. The guide provides information on the vocational, academic, financial, transportation, counseling and recreation/leisure services available in the Tucson area. After an…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Community Services, Counseling, Disabilities
Somers, Adele, Ed. – 1982
The booklet contains proceedings of a 1982 conference focusing on the needs of parents of handicapped children. Summaries of presentations and panels address the following topics: federal support systems for parents of handicapped children, parents' reactions to learning their child is disabled, early intervention services, community support…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Community Programs, Coping, Disabilities
