Disability service providers are often critical sources of guidance for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. This study examined the extent to which these professionals were familiar with community resources that could help support the inclusion of people with IDD in valued experiences and help meet…

This article presents important lessons the author has learned on a leadership journey in the field of Early Childhood Education. The author describes the steps in her journey, along with lessons learned with those steps. Throughout the journey, regardless of its length, the author stresses one essential lesson for leaders in the field: "Find joy…

The SEFAM Program (Supporting Extended Family Members) in Settle, WA, has organized workshops for grandparents of handicapped children. Questionnaire responses of 21 workshop participants touch upon their initial reaction to the handicaps, their needs, their contributions, and the supports available to them. (CL)

Park and recreation professionals are facing a dual challenge: to offer comprehensive recreation programs for all ages and income levels; and to establish trends, providing opportunities for development and assimilation of new skills and interests into the public's repertoire of leisure activities. (Author)

Surveyed 132 clergy to determine training needs for ministries with the elderly. Most respondents expressed desire to participate in continuing education workshops. Identified areas of perceived need were assistance with community resource linkage and counseling. Results revealed low perceived need to clarify attitudes about aging. (Author/NB)

Discusses the role of the museum as a community resource in humanities education for the public schools. Describes several teacher workshops involving use of the museum to enrich the classroom's current humanities curriculum. (DS)