Inclusive and Special Recreation : Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities with PowerWeb Bind-in Card

by Smith, Ralph W.; Austin, David R.; Kennedy, Dan W.; Youngkhill, Lee; Hutchinson, Peggy

• ISBN13: 9780072985443
• ISBN10: 0072985445
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-08-27
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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Summary

This text details the delivery and value of recreation opportunities for persons with disabilities. Focusing on inclusive recreation, the authors offer concrete suggestions for integrating individuals with and without disabilities into the same recreational activities.

Table of Contents

Part I. Introduction and Overview

1 Introduction

2 Concepts and Attitudes Underlying Inclusive and Special Recreation Services

3 Legislation Affecting Recreation Services

4 Disabling Conditions

Part II. Service and Facility Planning

5 Barriers to Recreation Participation

6 Design of Accessible and Usable Recreation Environments

7 The Planning Process

8 Selective Examples of Community Services

Part III. Inclusive and Special Recreation Program Areas

9 Camping and Wilderness: Adventure Experiences

10 The Arts-For Everyone

11 Competitive Sports

Part IV. Resources and Trends

12 Community Resources

13 Trends in Inclusive Recreation

Appendix A Selected Organizations Concerning Persons with Disabilities

Appendix B Athletic and Recreation Organizations for Persons with Disabilities