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Hecox, Bernadette; And Others – Rehabilitation Literature, 1975
Informal weekly dance sessions conducted by physical therapists and dancers over a 3-year period provided therapeutic and recreational activity to physically handicapped adults. (CL)
Descriptors: Adults, Dance, Exceptional Child Services, Physical Activities
McCormick, Jeryl – 1980
The paper describes Project TEACH (Technical Educational Aids for Children with Handicaps), a program at the Shrine School which is designed to meet the needs of physically handicapped and health impaired children. The program emphasizes the use of specialized equipment with the severely physically handicapped children at the school. The need for…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Electromechanical Aids, Electronic Equipment, Mobility Aids
Bishop, Elizabeth S. – 1983
The paper presents a brief review of the regular education system in Great Britain followed by a more indepth examination of special education for physically handicapped students. The history of special education is discussed with particular emphasis on changes since the Warnock Commission (1974-78). Services for physically handicapped students…
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Hospitals
Smith, Judy – Pointer, 1979
Four programs for exceptional children (including physically disabled, minority, delinquent) are described in the column. Contact names and addresses for each program are provided. (Author/PHR)
Descriptors: American Indians, Camping, Disabilities, Drug Education
Pagano, Nicholas A., Jr. – 1970
This presentation outlines the approach to integrated living for severely disabled individuals which was developed by Independent Living for the Handicapped of Brooklyn, New York. After a brief overview of the history and philosophy of this organization, the 'how-to' approach is explained. This program model coordinates services which are…
Descriptors: Community Services, Counseling Services, Home Health Aides, Housing Needs
Arnoff, Steven – 1980
The Adaptive and Corrective Program of Physical Education (ACPPE) of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, was developed for the identification, medical diagnosis, and prescriptive treatment of students who have disabilities that preclude their participation in the schools' required physical education (PE) activities. The ACPPE served high school students are…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Curriculum Design, Handicap Identification, Health Education
Kreger, Robert D. – 1982
A listing of resources is presented for parents of handicapped children. Resources are categorized according to the following types: programs, organizations, products, and additional resources; federally funded programs; national parent organizations; local parent training; and handbooks, book lists, and media. Entries are organized according to…
Descriptors: Autism, Disabilities, Due Process, Early Childhood Education