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Peer reviewedHoge, Gail; Dattilo, John – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1995
The recreation participation patterns of adults with (n=100) and without (n=100) mental retardation were compared using in-depth interviews. Adults with mental retardation reported participating in far fewer recreational activities than peers without disabilities. Similarities between the two groups were found in the types and ranking of…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Interviews, Leisure Time
Dattilo, John; Jekubovich-Fenton, Nancy – Parks and Recreation, 1995
Leisure service providers can help enhance the lives of people with mental retardation. By complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, recreation facilities and services can be designed and structured to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities, enhancing their sense of competence and self-determination as…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs, Leisure Time
