Inclusive and special recreation : opportunities for persons with disabilities /

Take a closer look at recreation issues for persons with disabilities in [the book]. By focusing on inclusive recreation, the authors offer concrete suggestions for integrating people with and without disabilities into the same recreational activities. An early introduction to related legislation, i...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Smith, Ralph W.
Other Authors:	Austin, David R., 1941-, Kennedy, Dan W.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Madison, WI : Brown & Benchmark Publishers, [1996]
Edition:	3rd ed.
Subjects:	People with disabilities > Recreation > United States. People with disabilities > Recreation > United States > Planning. Recreation > Law and legislation > United States.

Table of Contents:

Introduction and overview: Introduction; Concepts and attitudes underlying inclusive and special recreation services; Legislation affecting inclusive and special recreation services; Disabling conditions
Program and facility planning: Barriers to recreation participation; Design of accessible and usable recreation environments; Program planning and evaluation process; Inclusive and special recreation programs, exemplaries
Inclusive and special recreation program areas: Camping and wilderness-adventure experiences; Arts, for everyone; Competitive sports
Resources and trends: Community resources; Trends in inclusive recreation.