Storey (2008), in his eloquent and timely critique of the Special Olympics and his call to close it down, focuses on the failure of the Special Olympics to achieve the goal of social integration and sustained social interaction among people with intellectual disabilities and their peers without a disability label. The authors wholeheartedly agree…

The Outdoor Recreation Resources section of the Virginia Division of Parks and Recreation has compiled in this document a variety of information on fees and charges in Virginia's many public leisure services programs. This information was generated from three surveys conducted in 1981, 1984, and the summer of 1987. By combining the previous data…

A new nationwide program called Sail '76 has been launched to give more people the opportunity to try the sport of sailing and to teach people the proper sailing techniques before they invest in a sailboat. (SK)

A recreational voucher system can be a mechanism for increasing the responsiveness of the provider of recreational goods and services to consumers, particularly low income consumers. (RC)

This curriculum guide for training for leisure occupations in the United Kingdom includes eight modules that have been tested and evaluated. Each module includes objectives and teaching strategies. Programs are encouraged to adapt the materials to particular local needs. The modules included are as follows: (1) personal development; (2) center…

Indiana University of Pennsylvania has developed an aquatic school program retaining the best of traditional concepts, while developing new concepts in teaching methods, curriculum content, and facilities. (MJB)

How to meet demands for increased facilities without raising taxes. (Editors)

A program is described that provides physical therapy and a wide variety of activities for the handicapped. (JD)