Diversity Resources

Recreation for the Disabled

Compiled by Sandy Folsom. For more information and/or reference assistance, please contact Sandy Folsom (Email: sandy.l.folsom@cmich.edu, Phone: 989-774-2166) or ask at the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Park Library (Phone: 774-3470).

Books | Videos | Periodicals | Databases | Web Sites

Books

Adams, Ronald C. and Jeffrey A. McCubbin. Games, sports, and exercises for the physically disabled. 4th ed. Philadelphia : Lea & Febiger, 1991.
RM 736.7 .A3 1991

Americans with Disabilities Act resource guide for park, recreation, and leisure services agencies. Arlington, Va. : National Recreation and Park Association, Resource Division, 1992.
GV 183.5 .A437 1992x

Auxter, David, Jean Pyfer and Carol Huettig. Principles and methods of adapted physical education and recreation. 9th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2001.
GV 445 .A94 2001

Bender, Michael, Steve A. Brannan and Peter J. Verhoven. Leisure education for the handicapped : curriculum goals, activities and resources. San Diego, Calif : College-Hill Press, 1984.
GV 183.5 .B43 1984

Benefits of therapeutic recreation : a consensus view. Ravensdale, Wash. : Idyll Arbor, Inc., 1991.
RM 736.7 .B46 1991t

Bullock, Charles C. and Michael J. Mahon. Introduction to recreation services for people with disabilities : a person-centered approach. 2nd ed. Champaign, Ill. : Sagamore Pub., 2000.
GV 183.5 .B85 2000t

Cohen, Jane C. and Marilyn Wannamaker. Expressive arts for the very disabled and handicapped : for all ages. 2nd ed. Springfield, Ill. : Charles C. Thomas, 1996.
TT 157 .K38 1996

Dattilo, John. Inclusive leisure services : responding to the rights of people with disabilities. 2nd ed. State College, Pa. : Venture Pub., 2002.
GV 183.5 D37 2002. (Accompanying CD-ROM- Ask at Book Check-out Desk.)

Diversity and the recreation profession: organizational perspectives. State College, PA: Venture Pub., 2000.
GV 14.45 .D58 2000

Ellmo, Wendy and Jill Graser. Adapted adventure activities : a rehabilitation model for adventure programming and group initiatives. Dubuque, Iowa : Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co., 1995.
GV 362 .E66 1995t

Fink, Dale Borman. Making a place for kids with disabilities. Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2000.
GV 183.6 .F56 2000

Fodor’s great American vacations for travelers with disabilities. 2nd ed. New York : Fodor’s Travel Publications, 1996.
Reference E 158 .F576 1996

Havens, Mark D. Bridges to accessibility : a primer for including persons with disabilities in adventure curricula. Hamilton, Mass. : Project Adventure, Inc., 1992.
GV 183.5 .H38 1992x

Hill, Linda. Discovering connections: a guide to the fun of bridging disability differences. Duncan, B.C.: Building Bridges, 1998.
HV 3011 .H55 1998t

Horvat, Michael A. and Leonard H. Kalakian. Assessment in adapted physical education and therapeutic recreation. 2nd ed. Madison, Wisc. : Brown & Benchmark Publishers, 1996.
GV 436.5 .W47 1996

Including people with disabilities in camp programs : a resource for camp directors. Martinsville, Ind. : American Camping Association, 1997.
GV 193 .I53 1997

Joswiak, Kenneth Francis. Leisure education : program materials for persons with developmental disabilities. State College, Pa. : Venture, 1989.
GV 183.5 .J67 1989x

Kennedy, Dan W. Special recreation: opportunities for persons with disabilities. Philadelphia: Saunders College Pub., 1986.
GV 183.5 .K46 1986

Lear, Roma. Fingers and thumbs: toys and activities for children with hand function problems. Oxford, UK: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999.
RJ 53 .O25 L43 1999t

Lear, Roma. Look at it this way : toys and activities for children with a visual impairment. Oxford, UK : Butterworth/Heinemann, 1998.
HV 1766 .L43 1998p

Lear, Roma. More play helps : play ideas for children with special needs. Oxford, UK : Heinemann Medical Books, 1990.
GV 183.6 .L43 1990

Leisure education and the handicapped individual : an ecological perspective. Washington, D.C. : Institute for Career and Leisure Development, 1982.
GV 183.5 .L45 1982x

Lieberman, Lauren J. and Jim F. Cowart. Games for people with sensory impairment : strategies for including individuals of all ages. Champaign, Ill. : Human Kinetics, 1996.
HV 1767 .L54 1996

Lifelong leisure skills and lifestyles for persons with developmental disabilities. Baltimore, Md. : Paul H. Brooks Pub. Co., 1995.
GV 183.5 .L54 1995

Marl, Katie. The Accessible games book. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1999.
LC 4026 .M37 1999

McGovern, John N. The ADA self-evaluation : a handbook for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by parks and recreation agencies. Arlington, Va, : National Recreation and Park Association, 1992.
KF 480 .A32 M23 1992x

Nevil, Nevalyn, Marna L. Beatty and David P. Moxley. Socialization games for persons with disabilities : structured group activities for social and interpersonal development. Springfield, Ill. : C. C. Thomas, 1997.
HV 1568.3 .N49 1997

Paciorek, Michael J. and Jeffery A. Jones. Disability sport and recreation services. 3rd ed. Carmel, Ind. : Cooper Pub. Group, 2001.
GV 709.3 .P33 2001t

Peniston, Lorraine C. Developing recreation skills in persons with learning disabilities. Champaign, Ill. : Sagamore, 1998.
GV 183.5 .P39 1998xp

Robinson, Frank M. and Sandra Skelly Skinner. A Holistic perspective on the disabled child : applications in camping, recreation, and community life. Springfield, Ill. : Thomas, 1985.
GV 183.6 .R63 1985

Roth, Wendy and Michael Tompane. Easy access to national parks : the Sierra Club guide for people with disabilities. San Francisco : Sierra Club Books, 1992.
E 160 .R5 1992

Sherrill, Claudine. Adapted physical activity, recreation and sport : cross disciplinary and lifespan. 4th ed. Madison, Wisc. : Brown & Benchmark, 1993.
GV 445 .S53 1993x

Schleien, Stuart J., M. Tipton Ray, and Frederick P. Green. Community recreation and people with disabilities : strategies for inclusion. 2nd ed. Baltimore, Md. : P. H. Brookes Pub., 1997.
GV 183.5 .S35 1997

Schleien, Stuart J. Integrated outdoor education and adventure programs. Champaign, Ill. : Sagamore Publishing, 1993.
GV 183.5 .S34 1993t

Stensrud, Carol Jean. A Training manual for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in parks and recreation settings. State College, Pa. : Venture Publishing, 1993.
SB 486 .H35 S74 1993

Therapeutic recreation for exceptional children : let me in, I want to play. 2nd ed. Springfield, Ill. : C. C. Thomas, 1996.
RJ 53 .R43 F56 1996

Universal access to outdoor recreation : a design guide. Berkeley, Calif. : PLAE, 1993.
Oversize GV 182.3 .U55 1993

A World of options : a guide to international exchange, community service and travel for persons with disabilities. 3rd ed. Eugene, Ore. : Mobility International USA, 1997.
HV 3023 .A3 W67 1997t

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Videos

Beyond the barriers. Truckee, Calif. : Eric Perlman Productions, 1993.
Media Services V 2227

How we play. Boston, Mass. : Fanlight Productions, 1992.
Media Services V 2825

Therapeutic recreation: the benefits are endless. Ashburn, VA.: National Therapeutic Recreation Society, 2000.
Media Services V 6012

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Periodicals

Journal of leisurability.
Periodicals GV 183.5 .L43x

Palaestra.
Periodicals GV 709.3 .P34x

Sports ‘n spokes. Periodicals GV 709.3 .S69

Therapeutic recreation journal. Periodicals RM 735 .A1 T44x

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Databases

All databases are available from the Libraries Homepage, http://www.lib.cmich.edu. Click on Research Databases and then the Subject Area appropriate for the database.

CINAHL

Education Abstracts

ERIC

SPORT Discus

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Web Sites

American Therapeutic Recreation Association.

National Center on Accessibility.

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