Palaestra articles from March 2002

Palaestra archives from March 2002

Is the time right--interscholastic athletics for student-athletes with disabilities? (Editor's Corner).
March 22, 2002... In the United States every child is assured an opportunity to gain an education. Education is made available to ensure the individual has opportunity to develop the full potential present in him/herself. Passage of the Education for All...

Adapted vs disability sport terminology--another view.(Letter to the Editor)
March 22, 2002... First of all, the last thing our profession needs is another debate over the proper terminology to use related to programming for individuals with disabilities in sport, physical education, or recreation. Haven't we spent ample time trying to...

Advocacy and the federal budget process--2003. (Legislative Update).
March 22, 2002... In light of the tragedy of September 11,2001, the budget surplus no longer exists and the economy is not as promising as previously thought. While the nation's security and defense against terrorism are on everyone's minds, the budget process...

Georgia first in athletics for students with physical disabilities and visual impairments. (NDSA).(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... Georgia became the first state to incorporate adapted sports programs into the interscholastic athletics infrastructure as the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced an alliance with the American Association of Adapted Sports...

Boccia nationals. (NDSA).(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... This year's event had over 45 entries including juniors and a team from Kuwait. A new facility was used to hold the event--a fieldhouse, which, although warm, proved to be a good location, giving two extra courts and a more flexible time...

Cycling news, 2001. (NDSA).(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... Cyclists had a very busy season this past year. They started with Nationals held in conjunction with the USA Cycling Masters Road Nationals in Spokane, Washington, followed by the CP-ISRA Worlds in Nottingham, England, and the European...

Indoor Wheelchair Soccer--Hall of Fame established. (NDSA).(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... During this past year the Hall of Fame for athletes and coaches who made significant contributions to the sport over the past twenty years was established. Three significant personalities were inducted at the 2002 Nationals in Houston this...

2002 National Sports Festival. (NDSA).(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... The 2002 National Sports Festival (NSF) will once again be held at Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut, June 24-July 1. This year should provide the most exciting event yet, as WS/USA will be joining NDSA in hosting the Junior...

Washington, DC, film premiere benefit. (SOI).(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... Special Olympics, along with several of its significant partners, hosted a Washington, DC, benefit I premiere of the New Line Cinema film I Am Sam, the compelling story of a man with mental retardation and the challenges he faces at the Ronald...

20th anniversary re-release of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. (SOI).(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... The long and successful association between Universal Studios and Special Olympics has been rekindled in celebration of the 20th anniversary re-release of Steven Spielberg's classic film, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, which debuted in theaters on...

Special Olympics calls Surgeon General's report wake-up call. (SOI).(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... Special Olympics President and CEO, Timothy P. Shriver, called the recently released U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher's report to improve the health of persons with mental retardation a wake-up call to those who continue to ignore the medical...

Youth Sports Festival. (USABA).(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... From July 13-17, the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes is playing host to its annual National Youth Sports Festival, to be held at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Festival is a chance for...

APAC Action.(upcoming Adapted Physical Activity Council events)
March 22, 2002... APENS Exam Mark your calendars, because on June 1, 2002, the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) Exam will be administered at 80 plus sites around the U.S., as well as later on October 2nd, just prior to this year's World...

The elite athlete with a disability. (Focus on Training).
March 22, 2002... The 2002 Salt Lake Paralympic Games have recently concluded. At the same time we are just over two years away from the start of the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games. Many of our elite winter athletes are taking stock of their careers, attempting to...

Accessible electronic and information technology--a new era for people with disabilities. (Issues).
March 22, 2002... Historically, accessibility was first addressed by the United States government with the passage of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. Many building codes and standards have since been developed and/or altered to accommodate the physical...

Calendar of events.(adaptive sports calendar)
March 22, 2002... Camps/Clinics June 7-9 5th Annual Wheelchair Tennis Camp, San Jose, CA. Contact: Lauri Yarwasky, 5730 Chambertin Dr., San Jose, CA 95118-3910; (408) 267-0200, FAX (408) 267-2834; lauri.yarwasky@ ci.sj.ca.us. June 8 Wheelchair...

A perfect playground--fun for everyone. (Cover Story).(Peaceful Playgrounds program in Southern California)
March 22, 2002... In sunny Southern California, where most days allow for outdoor play, there is a playground program designed to insure safety, encourage good behavior, and be accessible to every student. Just because a student has a disability does not keep...

Responses to physical activity among children and youths with exercise-induced asthma.
March 22, 2002... Asthma is a chronic condition due to bronchial tube inflammation, causing airflow restriction and lung hyperresponsiveness (National Institutes of Health [NIH], 1997), and is a major contributor to school absenteeism among children (Cypcar &...

Paralympic winter games. (Salt Lake 2002).
March 22, 2002... Games Bring Nations Together During Uncertain Times The Salt Lake 2002 Paralympic Winter Games took on a life of their own right from the start--providing a path for so many to express their humanity and integrity during a time of...

A modified Tai Chi program: for individuals with physical disabilities.
March 22, 2002... For persons with disabilities, the greatest benefit of participating in physical exercise is increasing ability to maintain independent lifestyles. Although many individuals with disabilities try to maintain independence and improve upon...

Adapted physical activity program announced for the WCD. (WCD Opportunities).
March 22, 2002... Sponsored by PALAESTRA with contributions from American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness (AAALF), the Adapted Physical Activity program at the WCD accentuates the role physical activity plays in helping to determine the quality of...

Sports supplements--the winners edge? (Sport Nutrition).
March 22, 2002... What is the best protein supplement to build muscle? What about Ripped Fuel to lose fat and boost energy? Is it safe for my 16-year-old son to take creatine? All athletes, with or without disabilities, yearn for a winning edge....

Smiling through the pain. (Bits & Pieces).(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... Longmeadow (MA) High School student Sarah Al-Husseini has a ready smile and an effervescent personality. What is not revealed in conversations with her is that she is always in pain from a clubfoot condition which has undergone a number of...

Simplified signs. (Bits & Pieces).(to help people with limited speech ability communicate)(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... As a student at the University of Virginia, Nikki Kissane developed a 500-word lexicon in a simplified system of signs that can facilitate communication with individuals who can hear, but who have limited ability to speak. It was designed...

Pups in prison.(National Education for Assistance Dog Services has program for prison inmates to help train service dogs)(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... For 25 years the National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS) has trained dogs to assist individuals with hearing, vision, or mobility disabilities. It has the oldest hearing dog program in the nation, but also trains service dogs to...

Hip fracture link.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... Dietary information from 70,000 post-memenopausal nurses from the ages of 34 to 77 years was analyzed. Within the group there were 603 hip fractures from such things as falling from the height of a chair to tripping. Researchers found that too...

Proving people wrong.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... Angel Marquez is an outstanding 112 lb wrestler who was born with bilateral clubbed hands. When he showed up at wrestling practice his freshman year, his coach was a bit apprehensive because he thought Angel would be at too much of a...

Important information for people who have arthritis.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... The 43 million Americans who have arthritis buy more over-the-counter remedies than any other group. The Arthritis Foundation has examined 67 of these supplements and offers a free guide on their use, effectiveness, possible side effects and/or...

NRA-Beeman web page.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... The NRA-Beeman Grand Prix Championship is introducing a web page for those sportsmen, gun enthusiasts, and members of the press who would like to follow the exploits of the most remarkable marksmen in North America. The NRA-Beeman was developed...

Need a taxi?(wheelchair accessible taxis in Boston)(Brief Article)
March 22, 2002... The city of Boston has one of the largest fleets of wheelchair accessible taxi cabs in the country. This has been accomplished by requiring taxi companies with 15 or more cabs to have accessible vehicles available 24 hours a day, and by selling...

Principles and Methods of Adapted Physical Education and Recreation, 9th ed.
March 22, 2002... New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (1221 Ave. of the Americas, 10020; ISBN 0-07-232926-2; hardcover, 718 pgs). Content throughout has been thoroughly researched, referenced, and updated, with many new photographs to enhance the text....

The Diabetic Athlete: Prescriptions for Exercise and Sports.
March 22, 2002... Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (1607 N. Market St., PO Box 5076; [217] 351-5076, [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-2674; ISBN 0-7360-3271-1, paperback, 262 pgs, $17.95). Practical advice on blood sugar balance, nutrition, and exercise for...

Resistance Training for Health and Rehabilitation.
March 22, 2002... Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (1607 N. Market St., PO Box 5076; [217] 351-5076, [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-2674; ISBN 0-7360-0178-6, hardcover, 418 pgs, USA--$45.00, Canada--$71.95). (This publication, originally developed by the late...

Kids Just Want to Have Fun and What's the Difference?(videos) (1998).
March 22, 2002... Lake Oswego, OR, Ideascape (PO Box 1966, 97280-0622; [503] 246-2439, FAX [503] 293-6247, ideascape@aol.com; $15.00 each or $25.00 per set, plus $4.50 s/h). These upbeat and thought-provoking videos are designed to support children in...

Let's Have Fun (2001), Let's Get Strong (2001)--Exercise Programs for People with Special Disabilities (videos).
March 22, 2002... Commack, NY: Healthy All Over, Ltd. (3 Valmont Ln., 11725, telephone/FAX [631] 864-9173; laura@healthyltd.com; each video is 23 min; $39.95 each with additional s/h of $5.05 for one video and $7.95 for two). These two instructional,...

Moving With A Purpose: Developing Programs for Preschoolers of All Abilities.
March 22, 2002... Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (1607 N. Market St., PO Box 5076; [217] 351-5076, [800] 747-4457, FAX [217] 351-2674, www.humankinetics.com; ISBN 0-88011-976-4; paperback, 232 pgs, U.S.--$22.00, Canada--$32.95. An extensive and easy to use...

Yoga for the Special Child: a Therapeutic Approach for Infants and Children with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disabilities.
March 22, 2002... Kansas City, MO: Cate Cummings Publicity & Promotion Group (7601 E. 93rd St., 64138; [816] 767-0396, FAX [816] 767-0289; ISBN 0-9658024-0-X; paperback, 243 pgs, $19.95). An innovative therapeutic program of yoga techniques, designed to...