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International Special Olympics just finished hosting its 35th International Special Olympics Winter Games in Anchorage, Alaska. Congratulations and thanks to Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Sargent Shriver, and Tim Shriver for their continued vision and dream of a society in which ALL our members are valued for their abilities.
Carol Huettig, Ph.D.
Section Editor
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Negligence in the Health Care of Individuals with Mental Retardation was addressed in a recent Senate Hearing.
The Health Promotion and Wellness for Persons with Disabilities Act, presented by Marge Blankenbaker, and Carlin (1997) will be presented in the 107th Congress. Please let your senators and congressional representatives know you are in support of this legislation.
For professional updates regarding issues affecting the education of learners with disabilities, check out the comprehensive Council for Exceptional Children web site.
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Adaptive Aerobics
This site presents advice for integrating all people into your aerobics classes, regardless of ability or disability.
Disabled Sports, U.S.A.
Enjoy the excitement of the outdoors. Join thousands of disabled individuals who have participated in Winter and Summer Activities!
NCPAD: The National Center on Physical Activity & Disability
NCPAD is an information center concerned with physical activity and disability.
This site has information and resources for EVERYONE, from guidelines to consider before starting any kind of exercise program, to factsheets on many popular activites, games, recreational pursuits, and sports that have been adapted to allow people with disabilities to participate as fully as they wish- become as active as they wish.
About adapted swimming: General Information
Information on including a swimmer with a disability in your club, national and international meets, disabled sports organizations, and a historical perspective of major competitions.
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Please let your colleagues know about PELINKS4U, and remember you can catch up on a year's worth of news in our Archives.
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History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.
~ B.C. Forbes ~
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A quality adapted aquatics program provides incredible opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in a meaningful physical activity that can be enjoyed throughout the lifespan.
Project INSPIRE at TWU brings you a new, valuable aquatics page that addresses the opportunities for sensory integration in an aquatics setting.
Understanding Kids Who Are Different: Activities for Teaching About Disabilities
April is Special Education Month. In the classroom, of course, every month is special education month - and every day is a day when special students need to be recognized, appreciated, and understood. Education World brings you some of the best online resources for teaching students about the special needs - and unique strengths - of people with disabilities.
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The National Consortium of Physical Education, Health, Recreation, and Dance supports the Adapted Physical Education National Standards Project. Be committed. Become a Certified Adapted Physical Educator [CAPE].www.twu.edu/APENS
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Let go of your attachment to being right, and suddenly your mind is more open. You're able to benefit from the unique viewpoints of others, without being crippled by your own judgment.
~ Ralph Marston ~
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National Adapted Aquatics Summit: May 10-12, 2001
The National Adapted Aquatics Summit will be held in May 10-12 in Fort Lauderdale. The sponsors of the summit are the Disability International Foundation, the International Swimming Hall of Fame and United States Water Fitness Association. For more information, contact the Summit Director, John Spannuth or by phone at (561) 732-9908. Deadline for reservations is April 10.
For professional information regarding disabilities, check out the wonderful National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities web site.
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The American Alliance for Active Lifestyles and Fitness [AAALF] of AAHPERD has an Aquatics Council devoted to quality, appropriate, and safe aquatics programs for individuals with disabilities.
A comprehensive list of organizations devoted to aquatics programs for individuals with and without disabilities can be found at the Water Sports Library.
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Check out THE Adapted PE Site on the Web: Project INSPIRE at Texas Woman's University.
Visit the wonderful site on Disability Sport by Gail Dummer at Michigan State University.
Visit the Adapted Physical Education Advocacy Page from Mankato State University.
For information specifically related to physical education for individuals with disabilities visit the Advocate web page published by the National Consortium and edited by Deb Buswell, Ph.D.
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Recreation & Sports
Internet resources for special children. This site includes many "camps & camping" links for kids with special needs. Also included are links for Special Olympics, catagorized by state and country.
"Hip Hop Animal Rock" Kids energize children with music, dance, fun and fitness!
Fun Fitness Video for Kids.
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If you have ideas, comments, letters to share, or questions about particular topics, please email one of the following Adapted PE Section Editors:
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