Palaestra articles from June 2005

Palaestra archives from June 2005

The continuing battle of the bulge!(Editor's Corner)
June 22, 2005... In the past several issues of PALAESTRA, materials contained in both Legislative Update and Sport Nutrition have been replete with data updating readers of the current war on obesity. This issue is no different. The federal government has...

Excellent editorial.(Letter to the Editor)
June 22, 2005... Comps on your excellent editorial, Ms. Wheelchair America, in the PALAESTRA spring issue. I think Ms. W/C Wisconsin along with the first runner-up and her sister, Ms. W/C Minnesota, certainly showed more class than the pageant officials. The...

An [A.sup.+] for Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin.(Letter to the Editor)
June 22, 2005... When I read a small article about Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin losing her title, I immediately sent the article to the editor of PALAESTRA. After 35 years of legislation advocating for individuals who have disabilities, I could not believe the...

Should concern all of us.(Letter to the Editor)
June 22, 2005... Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin furor presented in the Editor's Corner (PALAESTRA, spring 2005) and other national publications should concern all of us. Those responsible for the Ms. Wheelchair America Program ought to promote time out of the...

Challenger Division Little League at the White House.(Letter to the Editor)
June 22, 2005... Thank you for your wonderful magazine. I am a subscriber, and the proud mother of a 9-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. I would like to share an upcoming event that might interest PALAESTRA. On Sunday, July 24, 2005, two Challenger...

Federal regulations, the appropriations process, and on-going legislation--IDEIA, child nutrition, personnel preparation, and wheelchair funding.(Legislative Update)
June 22, 2005... Congress has been preoccupied with the War on Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Social Security and has not given too much time to issues all of us find vitally important for people with disabilities on a day-to-day basis. This issue of...

APAC growing stronger and larger.(Adapted Physical Activity Council)
June 22, 2005... The Adapted Physical Activity Council (APAC) had a strong showing during the AAHPERD 2005 National Convention & Exposition in Chicago. There were many wonderful sessions including efficient ways to work with paraprofessionals, innovative ideas...

Serving the USA--through war and sport.(U.S. Paralympics Forum)
June 22, 2005... Just a year ago, Danielle Green had never heard of the Paralympics. On May 25, 2004, U.S. Army Specialist Green was working security detail on a rooftop of a police station in Baghdad, when a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) from enemy fire blew...

2005 World Games in France.(DAAA)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... Viva la France! This summer 31 DAAA members traveled to Rambouillet, France, to attend the 4th World Dwarf Games, July 1-7, 2005. Dwarf athletes from France, United Kingdom Germany, Slovakia, Spain, Denmark, New Zealand, Belgium, Cameroon,...

Erin Popovich joins Swim with the Stars.(DAAA)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... We are extremely proud of our own Erin Popovich, one of the most highly accomplished U.S. Paralympic athletes ever, who will be a part of Swim with The Stars, and share her experiences of being a Paralympic swimmer, and her accomplishments in...

SummerFest on Tour!(DS/USA)
June 22, 2005... This year, instead of hosting a single event in one part of the country, Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA) worked with chapters from around the country to create even more opportunities for people to participate. The SummerFest Tour included a...

Thirty-six countries entered to compete at 2005 World Championships.(NDSA)
June 22, 2005... Athletes with physical disabilities from 36 countries competed for World Championship titles at the 2005 Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA) World Championships (WC) at Connecticut College in New London, CT,...

2004 U.S. Paralympic Equestrian Team finishes seventh.(NDSA)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... The U.S. Paralympic Equestrian Team earned a seventh place finish overall at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece, following the completion of the final round of competition on September 26. Representing a compilation of individual...

U.S. Paralympic equestrians place fourth & fifth in dressage.(Grade I Dressage Individual Championship)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... Less than half a point shy of the Paralympic Bronze, Keith Newerla and Lumberjack turned in a noteworthy performance in the Grade I Dressage Individual Championship. With a 69.684% overall, Newerla placed fourth behind two-time Gold medalist...

Local rider & pony receive recognition awards because they dared to dream.(NDSA)
June 22, 2005... Rider, Rindy Faust and pony, Lucky, are two treasured additions to the Atlantic Riding Center for the Handicapped (ARCH), a local non-profit organization in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Both Rindy and Lucky are being honored by the North American...

You can make a difference.(NDSA)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... You Can sponsorship packages are available for individuals or organizations interested in making a difference in the lives of athletes with physical disabilities. All packages can be custom tailored to meet the specific needs of each sponsor....

SO at final four.(SOI)
June 22, 2005... In partnership with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and supported by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), and the Kodak/ WBCA All-American Team, Special...

Special Olympics athletes meet with members of Congress.(SOI)
June 22, 2005... Wednesday, April 6, Special Olympics athletes, along with their parents, coaches and Program leaders, traveled from around the country to Washington, DC, to meet in their U.S. representatives' Capitol Hill offices to discuss the importance of...

Panama to host Special Olympics Global Athlete Congress.(SOI)
June 22, 2005... The Special Olympics Global Athlete Congress was held in Panama City at the City of Knowledge from June 6-8, uniting more than 70 Special Olympics athletes from more than 35 countries, and speaking 11 different languages. Their mission was to...

Floor Hockey team brings home the gold.(SOI)
June 22, 2005... As they stood in the Plaza at Rockefeller Center showing off their new gold hardware to Al Roker, Matt Lauer, and Katie Couric, the Special Olympics New York Floor Hockey team felt like stars. Northeast Westchester Special Recreation helps...

U.S. Women's Goalball Team claims gold in Sweden.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... The U.S. Women's Goalball Team successfully defended its title for the third consecutive year winning the Malmo Ladies' InterCup, May 29, in Malmo, Sweden. Led by the defensive skill of center Nikki Buck (Paw Paw, MI) and solid throwing by...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
June 22, 2005... Camps/Clinics October 8-15 Lake Powell Houseboat Experience 2005; Bullfrog Marina, Lake Powell, UT. Contact: Matt Feeney; (303/877) 679-2770, (303) 670-8290 (FAX): Adaptive Adventures--Evergreen, PO Box 2245. Evergreen, CO 80437:...

Fishing--a lifetime leisure activity having no boundaries.(Cover Story)
June 22, 2005... The purpose of FHNB is to enrich the lives of persons with disabilities by providing information and education about the recreational value of fishing, promotion of participation in this leisure activity, development of accessible outdoor...

Moving well with multiple sclerosis--PACE model Part 1.
June 22, 2005... Imagine waking up every morning not knowing if you will move easily to the bathroom, carefully negotiating walls and furniture that were easily navigated the day before, but now require more focus and energy. Imagine being too tired to walk to...

Accessibility of foreign-flagged cruise ships--does the Americans with Disabilities Act stop at U.S. shores?
June 22, 2005... Cruise ship vacations have become the fastest-growing segment of the travel industry. According to Cruise Line International Association, the cruise ship industry reports deploying 158 ships to North America annually, with an economic impact of...

Health-related fitness of deaf children--how do they measure up?
June 22, 2005... Research has established that adequate levels of physical fitness positively contribute to the overall health and well-being of an individual. Individuals who possess appropriate levels of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and...

Taming the cookie monster.(Sport Nutrition)
June 22, 2005... I know I shouldn't eat cookies--but I just can t help myself. I'm a cookie monster! Sound familiar? Everyone knows cookies (and candy, cakes, pies, ice cream, other sweets) offer less than optimal nutrition. But why are cookies so popular?...

Deaf composer an inspiration.(Bits & Pieces)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... Since a childhood illness, Alfonzo W. Nardi has no ability to hear in his right ear and only 10 percent hearing in his left ear. Now, at the age of 52, he is an internationally successful architect who is becoming recognized for playing and...

NRA disabled shooting services.(National Rifle Association)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... Officially established in 1994, the National Rifle Association Developed the first totally new use for a rifle in over 100 years. A program, designated as the NRA Rehabilitative Shooting Unit, utilizes a precision air rifle as a tool for...

Disabled athlete award.(Bits & Pieces)
June 22, 2005... The winner of the International Olympic Committee President's Award goes to Rudy Garcia-Tolson. Rudy is a Paralympic swimmer and track and field athlete who has had outstanding accomplishments throughout his career and at the 2004 Paralympic...

Five individuals honored for greatness.(Bits & Pieces)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... At the 10th Anniversary Leadership Gala for the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), five individuals were recognized for their extraordinary accomplishments and for overcoming physical obstacles to inspire people...

Grant helps seniors & kids grow together.(Bits & Pieces)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... The Turner Family Center and the Easter Seals McWhorter Family Children's Center received a grant from the national headquarters of the Easter Seals to sponsor an intergenerational project bringing seniors and 4-year-aids together. As part of...

Free wheelchair mission.(Bits & Pieces)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... Don Schoendorfer has worked diligently to make a wheelchair that would be affordable, lightweight, and useable in third world countries. He started making wheelchairs free to individuals who have disabilities in countries such as Chile, India,...

IPC President bestowed with Knighthood.(Bits & Pieces)
June 22, 2005... On June 11, Her Majesty (HM) Queen Elizabeth II announced that Phil Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), was appointed a Knight Bachelor. Sir Philip Craven was made a Knight Bachelor on the Queen's Birthday Honours...

5th Annual Spinal Bowling Tournament.(Bits & Pieces)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... The 5th Annual United Spinal Association Bowling Tournament hosted over 50 individuals with disabilities from Pennsylvania, New York, and Maine in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The tournament was open to all members of the organization with...

Easter Seals' Arthritis Pain Center.(Bits & Pieces)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... Therapy provided through the Easter Seals Arthritis Pain Center has helped many individuals reduce chronic pain, increase strength, and slow the progression of arthritis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia. Customized plans include physical...

Athletes with disabilities become healthy adults.(Bits & Pieces)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... Participation in sports can have a positive and valuable effect from the dynamic interplay between mind and body. Although researchers do not have a wealth of knowledge about how the brain works during sports competition, it is reasonable that...

Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta.(Bits & Pieces)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2005... Third annual Paralympic Class Development Clinic and Regatta for the C. Thomas Clagett Jr. Memorial Trophy for sailors with disabilities will be held in mid-August at the Shake-A-Leg Sailing Center, Fort Adams, in Newport, RI. This year's...

Brannan, S., Fullerton, A., Arick, J., Robb, G., & Bender, M. (2003): Including Youth with Disabilities in Outdoor Programs: Best Practices in Outdoor Programs.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
June 22, 2005... Brannan, S., Fullerton, A., Arick, J., Robb, G., & Bender, M. (2003) Including Youth with Disabilities in Outdoor Programs: Best Practices in Outdoor Programs Champaign, IL: Sagamore Publishing, L.L.C. (804 N. Neil St., 61820-3015; [800]...

Bullock, C.C., & Mahon, M.J. (2001): Introduction to Recreation Services for People with Disabilities: A Person-Centered Approach (2nd ed.).(Brief Article)(Book Review)
June 22, 2005... Bullock, C.C., & Mahon, M.J. (2001) Introduction to Recreation Services for People with Disabilities: A Person-Centered Approach (2nd ed.) Champaign, IL: Sagamore Publishing, L.L.C. (804 N. Neil St., 61820-3015; books@sagamorepub.com;...

Ehrman, J.K., Gordon, P.M., Visich, P.S., & Keteyian, S.J. (Eds.) (2003): Clinical Exercise Physiology.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
June 22, 2005... Ehrman, J.K., Gordon, P.M., Visich, P.S., & Keteyian, S.J. (Eds.) (2003) Clinical Exercise Physiology Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers (PO Box 5076, 61825; [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-1549; www.HumanKinetics.com; ISBN...

Harrington, C. (2005): Barrier-Free Travel: A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers (2nd ed.).(Brief Article)(Book Review)
June 22, 2005... Harrington, C. (2005) Barrier-Free Travel: A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers (2nd ed.) New York, NY: Demos Medical Publishing (386 Park Ave., S., Ste. 201, 10016: (800) 532-8663, FAX (212) 683-0118; ISBN 1-932603-09-03;...

Kramer, D. (2002): Life on Cripple Creek.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
June 22, 2005... Kramer, D. (2002) Life on Cripple Creek New York, NY: Demos Medical Publishing (386 Park Ave. S., Ste. 201, 10016: [800] 532-8663, FAX [212] 683-0118: ISBN 1-888799-68-4; paperback, 149 pgs, $19.95). When the author could find only one...

Niemann, S., Greenstein, D., & David, D. (2004): Helping Children Who Are Deaf: Family and Community Support for Children Who Do Not Hear Well (Early Assistance Series for Children with Disabilities).(Book Review)
June 22, 2005... Niemann, S., Greenstein, D., & David, D. (2004) Helping Children Who Are Deaf: Family and Community Support for Children Who Do Not Hear Well (Early Assistance Series for Children with Disabilities) Hesperian Foundation: Berkeley, CA (1919...

Williams, B. (2003): Assistive Devices, Adaptive Strategies, and Recreational Activities for Students with Disabilities.(Book Review)
June 22, 2005... Williams, B. (2003) Assistive Devices, Adaptive Strategies, and Recreational Activities for Students with Disabilities Champaign, IL: Sagamore Publishing, L.L.C. (804 N. Neil St., 61820-3015; [800] 327-5557, FAX [217] 359-5975; ISBN...

Is terminology of the World Health Organization important?(Issues)
June 22, 2005... Are you still using such terms as normal, handicapped, and handicapping? Do you still assess capability and performance without regard for context and environment? Do you consider disability as all individual thing? If so, then the latest World...

Winnick, J.P. (Ed) (2005): Adapted Physical Education and Sport (4th ed.).(Book Review)
June 22, 2005... Winnick, J.P. (Ed) (2005) Adapted Physical Education and Sport (4th ed.) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers (PO Box 5076, 61825; [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-1549: ISBN 0-7360-5216-X; hardback, 573 pgs, $65.00 USA, $87.95 Canada,...

They came, they saw, they conquered!(2005 Australian Junior Games)
June 22, 2005... On Wednesday, April 6, 2005, thirty-three athletes and fourteen staff boarded Quantas Flight #108 bound for Sydney, Australia and the 2005 Australian Junior Games. Arriving in Sydney on Friday, April 8, the group of athletes and coaches were...