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Social Exclusion and People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Rural-Urban Comparison
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Nicholson, L.; Cooper, S.-A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Research suggests that social exclusion is a problem both for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) and for people living in rural areas. This may give rise to a double disadvantage for people with ID living in rural areas. Conversely, aspects of rural life such as community spirit and social support may protect against social…
Descriptors: Social Isolation, Mental Retardation, Rural Areas, Disadvantaged
An Examination of Triple Jeopardy in Rural Youth Physical Activity Participation
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Shores, Kindal A.; Moore, Justin B.; Yin, Zenong – Journal of Rural Health, 2010
Purpose: Chances for a healthy life are not equally distributed across society. Instead, genetic, social, and environmental factors help determine the probability that a child will be healthy and active. We investigate the probability that youth will be physically active by examining 3 consistent correlates of physical activity. The individual and…
Descriptors: Rural Youth, Physical Activities, Self Efficacy, Physical Activity Level
Community Survey Handbook: Exploring Community Views on Community Issues and Technical "How-To" Guide.
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Northern Alberta Development Council, Peace River. – 1989
This document consists of two guides that were developed to assist small rural communities in northern Alberta (Canada) in conducting surveys. A community survey can be used to develop long- and short-range plans, define and solve problems, establish priorities, confirm public opinion, develop community support and stimulate action, and reveal new…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Involvement, Community Planning, Community Resources
Toward Community Growth: A Career Education Model for Iowa and Other Predominantly Rural States. Third Year Report - III.
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Baskerville, Roger A. – 1981
School year 1980-81 completed the third year of operation for the Lohrville Career Education Model (LCEM) and the Toward Community Growth Project, a systematic attempt at exploring careers in Iowa and at inducing Iowa's youth to seek careers closer to home following high school graduation or completion of post-secondary education/training. The…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Exploration, Community Involvement, Community Resources
Assisting Black and Rural Caregivers of Elders with Dementia: Progressive Training through Trusted Resources. Final Report.
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Coogle, Constance L., Ed.; Finley, Ruth B., Ed. – 1994
A program was developed in Virginia to train Black and rural family caregivers of persons with dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease. This final program report begins with project briefs that summarize major products and findings, program objectives and accomplishments, and dissemination activities. Chapter 1 addresses issues related to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Alzheimers Disease, Blacks, Community Resources
The Arts in Rural Illinois. Articles on Community Arts Development.
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Hatfield, Weston – 1979
In an effort to understand the role of the arts in small Illinois communities, a broad exploratory study was conducted in nine counties to determine what potential arts audiences want, what local arts resources offer, and what arts programming strategies are suggested by the gaps between the two. Organizational representatives and individuals…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Arts Centers, Clubs, Community Attitudes