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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
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)
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
Burton, Sharon S. – Exceptional Parent, 1987
Opportunities for children with disabilities to participate in sports have expanded as school and community sports programs such as the Special Olympics, intramural sports, community recreation leagues, and interscholastic teams have become more available to all children. A directory of 37 recreation organizations is also provided. (CB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Children, Community Programs, Competition
Klein, Stanley D., Ed. – Exceptional Parent, 1993
This document consists of the nine issues of the journal "Exceptional Parent" published during 1993. This journal contains articles particularly aimed at parents of children with disabilities. Major articles published during this period are the following: "Annual Guide to Products and Services"; "Coping with…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Child Rearing, Disabilities, Family Programs


