The Special Friends Program: An Interview.

Kube, Chris; Voeltz, Luanna

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ERIC Number: EJ220531

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Publication Date: 1979-Dec

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The Special Friends Program: An Interview.

Kube, Chris; Voeltz, Luanna

Educational Perspectives, v18 n4 p29-32 Dec 1979

The Special Friends Program at Kainalu Elementary and Kailua Intermediate Schools uses a slide show to introduce children in regular education to their severely handicapped peers, then structures systematic interactions between the two groups. This interview with the program's founder, Chris Kube, discusses the programs' philosophy, development, components, and staffing. (SJL)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Elementary Education, Human Relations Programs, Interviews, Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship, Program Effectiveness, Severe Disabilities, Volunteers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Hawaii

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