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Buck, Glenn H.; Gregoire, Michele A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1996
The teaching of music-related leisure skills to secondary students with disabilities is discussed. Areas of discussion include the limits of music education programs; music-related skills that can be taught in the classroom (including accessing, appreciating, and engaging in musical experiences); and teaching music-related skills (including…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Disabilities, Leisure Education, Leisure Time
Modell, 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

Demchak, Mary Ann – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1994
Guidelines for selecting leisure activities for individuals with severe disabilities include integration with nondisabled peers, age appropriateness, choice/preference, adaptations and partial participation, and feasibility. A form is presented for systematically evaluating potential recreational activities to determine the level to which they…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Leisure Education

Johnson, Danny E.; Ashton-Shaeffer, Candace; Bullock, Charles C. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1997
Describes a program to facilitate contextual learning for school-aged students with disabilities by developing individualized, community-based leisure education programming in concert with students' families. Emphasis is on transfer of new skills to home and community and on self-determination in leisure interests and community involvement. (DB)
Descriptors: Community Based Instruction (Disabilities), Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement