Palaestra articles from January 2006

Palaestra archives from January 2006

Profession looses two formidable professionals.(Janet Pomeroy Center )(Company overview)
January 1, 2006... Janet Pomeroy Janet Pomeroy, Founder and Director of the world-famous Janet Pomeroy Center in San Francisco, California (founded as Recreation Center for the Handicapped, later shortened to RCH) passed away November 26, 2005, at the age of...

Two programs critical to the physical activity, health, and wellness of individuals with disabilities.(Christopher Reeve Paralysis Act)
January 1, 2006... The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Act (S.828) The Christopher Reeves Paralysis Act (S.828) is to expand and coordinate activities with respect to research on paralysis. Implementation of the Act involves a) paralysis rehabilitation research...

American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation.
January 1, 2006... American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation APAC is a council within the American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR)--the newest association of AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education...

Stars, stripes, and sports.(U.S. Paralympics Forum)
January 1, 2006... A larger-than-life American flag clings to the wall in the background, seemingly fitting for those competing in sitting volleyball in the foreground. On the court sits an Army medic who lost his leg while helping wounded comrades in Baghdad, an...

Reinertsen is first female amputee to finish Ironman.(Sarah Reinertsen )(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Sarah Reinertsen finally heard the words she has dreamed of hearing when Mike Reilly declared, "Sarah, you are an Ironman." Reinertsen became the first female amputee to finish the Hawaiian Ironman competition with a time of 15 hours, 5...

2005 CP-ISRA World Championships.(Cerebral Palsy-International Sports and Recreation Association)(National Disability Sports Alliance)
January 1, 2006... The 2005 Cerebral Palsy-International Sports and Recreation Association (CP-ISRA) World Championships for athletes with cerebral palsy-related physical disabilities, hosted by the National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA), finished an...

Annual Casey Martin Award.(Rachael Scdoris Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race winner)(In memoriam)
January 1, 2006... Rachael Scdoris, the legally blind professional sled dog racer and first athlete with disabilities to participate in the 1,161 mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, was named the 2005 Casey Martin Award recipient in a ceremony at Nike's World...

Youth Goalball National titles.(United States Association of Blind Athletes)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Congratulations to the South Carolina Boy's Goalball Team and the Utah Girl's Goalball Team who claimed national titles at the 2005 USABA Youth Goalball Nationals held in St. Augustine, FL, last summer! Their first place finish qualifies both...

Welcome to the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes[R] Provider Directory.(http://soi-prod4.specialolympics)
January 1, 2006... The Healthy Athletes Provider Directory is an online database of health care professionals who are able and willing to treat patients with intellectual disabilities. Health care providers can create and maintain a listing in the Provider...

NBA Cares--new NBA TV series--presented Special Olympics clinic and skills challenge on November 20.(National Basketball Association)
January 1, 2006... Special Olympics and the National Basketball Association (NBA) are teammates once again. On September 12-13 in Orlando, Florida, the two held a joint clinic for Special Olympics Florida athletes featuring stars from the NBA, NBA Legends, and...

Schwarzenegger continues role as global torch bearer.(Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger)
January 1, 2006... In Beijing, Special Olympics Global Torch Bearer and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined hundreds of Special Olympics athletes on November 13, 2005 at a event to celebrate the growth of Special Olympics in China, and to focus world...

Stars perform for Una Noche De Paz Muy Especial--A Very Special Latin Christmas.(music festivals)
January 1, 2006... Christmas came early in Anaheim, California, USA, as some of Latin music's most acclaimed recording artists sang their greatest hits and favorite Christmas songs at Una Noche De Paz Muy Especial--A Very Special Latin Christmas. The November...

Premiere of The Ringer celebrates Special Olympics actors.
January 1, 2006... It was a star-studded, red-carpet extravaganza as Special Olympics came to the big screen at the December 14, 2005 Los Angeles, California, premiere of The Ringer, a comedy by the Farrelly Brothers about an ordinary man who attempts to fix a...

U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team.(Focus on Training)
January 1, 2006... Head Coach: Keith Blase Assistant Coaches: Kevin Sullivan Mike O'Conner Team Leader: Laura Ryan Athletic Trainer: Jim Olsen Background Sledge hockey has become a fan favorite ever since it was introduced as a medal sport...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... Camps/Clinics May 19-21 Camp Abilities, West Chester, PA. Contact: Monica Lepore, West Chester University, 313 Sturzebecker Health Science Center, West Chester, PA, 19383; (610) 436-2516: mnmlepore@aol.com May 27-June 3 Camp...

Adapting activities for all children: considering constraints can make planning simple and effective.
January 1, 2006... Too often in society, persons with disabilities are considered in terms of what they cannot do, and how they differ from people without disabilities (Silvers 2003). Disabilities are thought of as restraints. In many college-level physical...

Global internet TV for Torino 2006 Winter Paralympics.(www.paralympicsport. tv)
January 1, 2006... The Torino 2006 Paralympic Winter Games mark the beginning of a new level of broadcasting coverage for Paralympic sport, establishing a unique opportunity to connect with a worldwide audience. It is the first time all sports of the Paralympic...

Outdoor recreation opportunities in the Southwest for individuals with disabilities: organizations, programs, and equipment.(Cover story)(State overview)
January 1, 2006... The states of Colorado and Utah are known nationally for outdoor recreation opportunities. With ski resorts and white-water rafting companies dotted throughout the Rockies and the southwest, individuals are able to participate in an array of...

Why a pediatric mobile prone stander?(speical health care needs for Cerebral Palsied Child )
January 1, 2006... Most articles published today are written by experts who claim to have all the right answers for helping your child with special health care needs. I, too, am an expert. Before I became an expert though, I first had to be the parent of a child...

Cornelia de Lange Syndrome / Maple Syrup Urine Disease / Rubinstean-Taybi Syndrome: teaching considerations Part two.
January 1, 2006... Individuals with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS), Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD), or Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RTS) have many different medical considerations; therefore, an individualized physical education plan taught by an adapted...

Surf wheeling on Oahu.(travel places for Wheelchair users )(State overview)
January 1, 2006... Wheelchair users can find an exciting and accessible vacation in Oahu, Hawaii. It does not matter what season you decide to travel to Oahu, because the weather averages from 60 to 90 degrees throughout the year; however, you will find rain...

Building muscle--tricks of the trade.(weight lifters nutrition)
January 1, 2006... For years, body builders have fed themselves a traditional diet based on egg whites, chicken breasts, canned tuna, and protein shakes. They have shunned burgers and fries for a very clean diet. They have gotten results. Historically, we...

Special sailing program.(George Saidah sailing teaching services to cognitive disorder children)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... George Saidah has had a lifelong love of sailing and a desire to help those less fortunate, so he set out on what will eventually become an around-the-world journey of hope and education for children of all nationalities. Mr. Saidah is a...

NRA-Beeman makes shooting sports history.(Bits & Pieces)(NRA-Beeman Grand Prix Championship)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... The ninth NRA-Beeman Grand Prix Championship season for marksmen with physical disabilities, drew to a close on August 5, 2005, in Birmingham, Alabama. The NRA-Beeman Championship is considered one of the nation's most challenging shooting...

New survey for travelers with disabilities.(Bits & Pieces)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Some travelers with disabilities and medical conditions have complained about airport security measures. Often they have to go through intensive screening because of mobility impairment, service animals implanted metal devices, medical supplies...

Sport in Tsunami communities.(Bits & Pieces)(Rehabilitation Through Sport in the Tsunami-affected Areas)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) along with the National Paralympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NPC) and the Asian Paralympic Council (APC) have initiated a project called Rehabilitation Through Sport in the Tsunami-affected Areas...

Braille & Large-Print Library services.(Bits & Pieces)(Helen Keller Services for the Blind's Braille and Large-Print Library)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Since 1952, Helen Keller Services for the Blind's (HKSB) Braille and Large-Print Library has been one of the primary production and distribution centers for Braille and large-print textbooks for students who have visual impairments in grades...

The best of the best.(Bits & Pieces)(Paralympic Awards 2005)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... The International Paralympic Committee has announced the winners of the Paralympic Awards 2005. These Awards honor those who contributed directly to the Paralympic Games and the Paralympic Movement. The winners were selected by three different...

How safe are football sidelines?(Bits & Pieces)
January 1, 2006... Kyle Thorton has been attending his high school football team games and sitting on the sidelines of the field for the last five years. As the team s student manager, Kyle leads the team onto the field at each home game and carries water bottles...

Listen to our stories.(Bits & Pieces)(www.listentoourstories.com)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... The website www.listentoourstories.com provides an anthology of words, pictures, and songs by young people with disabilities. The online compiler and editor, Linda Hillyer, provides opportunities to see and read into the lives of children and...

2006 PVA Bass Tour.(Bits & Pieces)(Paralyzed Veterans of America)
January 1, 2006... Founded in 1946, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of individuals with spinal cord injuries or disease. PVA is a dynamic,...

Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), received the 2006 Juan Antonio Samaranch Disabled Athlete Award from the United States Sports Academy (USSA) in January, 2006.(Bits & Pieces)
January 1, 2006... Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), received the 2006 Juan Antonio Samaranch Disabled Athlete Award from the United States Sports Academy (USSA) in January, 2006. At a ceremony in London, Great Britain,...

Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (2002). ADA Accessibility Guidelines: Recreation Facilities.(Final Report)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... ADA Accessibility Guidelines: Recreation Facilities (Final Report). Washington, DC: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (1331 S. Street, N. W., Suite 1000, 23004, [contact Peggy Greenwell], telephone [202] 272-0017,...

Barrett, B. (2005). Games for the Whole Child: Social, Emotional, Cognitive, Physical.(Book review)
January 1, 2006... Barrett, B. (2005). Games for the Whole Child: Social, Emotional, Cognitive, Physical. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics Publishers (P.O. Box 5076, 61825, telephone [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-1549, web site www.HumanKinetics.com; ISBN...

Fishburne, G., McKay, H., & Berg, S. (2005). Building Strong Bones & Muscles: 71 Activities.(Osteoporosis)
January 1, 2006... Fishburne, G., McKay, H., & Berg, S. (2005). Building Strong Bones & Muscles: 71 Activities Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics Publishers (P.O. Box 5076, 61825, telephone [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-1549, web site www.HumanKinetics.com;...

Funding Guide for Standing Technology (2004).(Finance for Medical Devices )(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Funding Guide for Standing Technology (2004). Morton, Minnesota: Altimate Medical (P.O. Box 180,262 West First Street, 56270, telephone [507] 697-6393, [800] 342-8969, FAX [507] 697-6900, [877] 342-968, e-mail info@easystand.com, web site...

Griffin, A. (2002). How Can We All Play? Severe Disability in PE (video).(Video recording review)
January 1, 2006... Griffin, A. (2002). How Can We All Play? Severe Disability in PE (video). Ames, Iowa: Championship Productions (2730 Graham Street, 50010; telephone [515] 232-3687, [800] 873-2730, FAX [515] 232-3739, website www.ChampionshipProductions....

Leme, S.(2002). disABILITY Awareness (video).(Video recording review)
January 1, 2006... Leme, S.(2002). disABILITY Awareness (video). Ames, Iowa: Championship Productions (2730 Graham Street, 50010; telephone [515] 232-3687, [800] 873-2730, FAX [515] 232-3739, website www.Championship Productions.com; video, 44-mintues,...

Plaxen, J. (2005). ADAPT My World: Homemade Adaptations for People with Disabilities.(Book review)
January 1, 2006... Plaxen, J. (2005). ADAPT My World: Homemade Adaptations for People with Disabilities. Santa Ana, California: Seven Locks Press (P.O. Box 25689, 92799, telephone [714] 545-2526, [800] 354-5348, FAX [714] 545-1572; e-mail sevenlocks@aol.com,...

Priest, S., & Gass, M.A. (2005). Effective Leadership In Adventure Programming (2nd ed.).(Brief article)(Book review)
January 1, 2006... Priest, S., & Gass, M.A. (2005). Effective Leadership In Adventure Programming (2nd ed.). Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics Publishers (P.O. Box 5076, 61825, telephone [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-1549, website www.HumanKinetics.com;...

United Spinal Association (2004). Taking Action: A Step-by-Step, Self-help Guide to Becoming a Self-Advocate & Making a Difference.(Brief article)(Book review)
January 1, 2006... United Spinal Association (2004). Taking Action: A Step-by-Step, Self-help Guide to Becoming a Self-Advocate & Making a Difference. Jackson Heights, New York: United Spinal Association (7520 Astoria Boulevard, 11370-1177; telephone [800]...

Nothing about us without us: an issue of inclusion?(Issues)(Disabled Peoples' International)
January 1, 2006... "Nothing about us without us" describes the goal of persons with disabilities who are becoming increasingly active in their fight against prejudice, discrimination, and oppression and their striving toward empowerment (Charlton, 1998). "Nothing...