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Direct linkSchleien, Stuart J.; Miller, Kimberly D. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2010
Inclusive community recreation is an optimal environment for the development of recreation and sports skills and social relationships between people with and without disabilities. Although we know much about best practices for inclusion, little systemic change in recreation agencies has transpired. Diffusion of Innovation Theory is proposed as a…
Descriptors: Recreational Programs, Change Agents, Innovation, Recreational Activities
Hughes, Carolyn; McDonald, Meghan L. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2008
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…
Descriptors: Recreational Activities, Stereotypes, Child Abuse, Social Integration
Pomeroy, Janet – New Outlook for the Blind, 1972
Described is the program of the Recreation Center for the Handicapped, Inc., in San Francisco. (KW)
Descriptors: Community Services, Disabilities, Program Descriptions, Recreational Programs
Bond, Robert F. – Exceptional Parent, 1989
The article describes a swimming program for children with disabilities. The program, staffed entirely by volunteers, aims to teach safety skills, offer such children exercise, increase self confidence, and encourage fun. Elementary swimming skills are taught with appropriate adaptations for various disabilities. (DB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Children, Disabilities, Recreational Programs
Download full textLibrary of Congress, Washington, DC. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. – 1983
The reference circular lists information about sports, games and outdoor recreation for handicapped persons. Names and addresses of organizations promoting specific sports and athletic activities (from archery and baseball to weight lifting and wrestling) are listed, followed by organizations promoting multi-sport activities, national and…
Descriptors: Athletics, Camping, Disabilities, Games
Evans, Mel – Parks and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Disabilities, Handicapped Children, Inner City, Recreation
Fine, Aubrey H. – 1983
The paper examines the role of therapeutic recreation with disabled children. The underlying philosophy of the field is interpreted and its development from beginnings in World War II is reviewed. Three specific levels of services within a comprehensive model are delineated: therapy (to improve functional behavior through assessment, planning,…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, History, Models
Pomeroy, Janet – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Disabilities, Recreational Activities, Recreational Facilities
Exceptional Parent, 1989
The resource section provides a directory of 46 national recreation organizations which serve the disabled. Listings include organization name, address, a phone number, and a brief description of services. (DB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Camping, Disabilities, Organizations (Groups)
Martin, Fred W. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Athletics, Disabilities, Leisure Time, Physical Activities
Henderson, David D. – Parks and Recreation, 1979
A program is described that provides physical therapy and a wide variety of activities for the handicapped. (JD)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Enrichment Activities, Physical Activities, Program Design
Schleien, Stuart J.; And Others – Exceptional Parent, 1989
The article offers eight questions for parents to consider in evaluating and developing a disabled child's recreation program. (DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Parent Role, Program Evaluation, Quality of Life
Smith, S. Harold, Ed. – 1988
This publication is devoted to five major topic issues selected from articles first published in the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. The volume begins with the theme of the individual in the recreation experience. It next reviews the role of leisure and recreation within the basic unit of society, the family. The third area of…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Family Life, Individual Needs, 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
Peer reviewedPetrie, Pat; Poland, Gill – Children & Society, 1998
Used interviews to examine mothers' satisfaction with London play services provided specifically for disabled school children and those provided for children in general. Found a high level of satisfaction, with play services seen as providing respite and benefits such as play, companionship, and varied experiences for children. Problems included…
Descriptors: Children, Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Mother Attitudes
