Palaestra articles from March 2004

Palaestra archives from March 2004

Including children with disabilities in state assessment programs.(Editorial)
March 22, 2004... Many individuals and organizations have expressed concerns over applying No Child Left Behind (NCLB) achievement standards, administered by state (SEAs) and local (LEAs) education agencies in reading/language arts and math to all students,...

Congratulations.(Letters To The Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
March 22, 2004... First, I want to express my congratulations on reaching PALAESTRA's 20th anniversary. Not just an anniversary, but as the Winter cover states, "20 Years of Excellence." You have played a critical and significant role in reporting on the...

Celebration & thanks.(Letters To The Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
March 22, 2004... WOW! When I received my 20th anniversary issue of PALAESTRA I was immediately drawn to the beautiful journal cover. Being a perpetual student of the history and heritage of our wonderful profession, I immediately scanned the table of contents...

Exceptional issue.(Letters To The Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
March 22, 2004... Congratulations to you and your editors for providing twenty years of relevant articles on sport, physical education and recreation for persons with disabilities in a highly readable and entertaining format. Through the years. PALAESTRA has...

Obesity: the answer--collaborative community resources.(Legislative Update)
March 22, 2004... The purpose of this Legislative Update is to demonstrate that a) persons with disabilities are extremely vulnerable for acquiring secondary health disorders and disease because of their traditionally sedentary lifestyles and b) these concerns...

APENS: a step in the right direction.(APAC Action)(Adapted Physical Activity Council)
March 22, 2004... APENS continues to offer an advanced certificate in Adapted Physical Education recognizing professionals from all over the country who provide this meaningful direct service to children with disabilities. Earning the advanced certificate...

Paralympic Academy.(U.S. Paralympics Forum)
March 22, 2004... Imagine an organization linking children with physical disabilities and their families to organizations helping them find coaches, rehabilitation professionals, and helping promote more active lifestyles. Imagine no more. It's now a...

Milestones cap 16th Hartford Ski Spectacular.(DS/USA)
March 22, 2004... The 16th annual rendition of The Hartford Ski Spectacular, the nation's largest winter sports festival for people with physical disabilities, witnessed a number of milestones as snow enthusiasts once again took over the slopes of Breckenridge,...

Recent Iraq war veterans attend.(DS/USA)(Brief Article)
March 22, 2004... The soldiers and their guests accepted the invitation from Disabled Sports USA to spend the week at Breckenridge and tackle skiing and snowboarding. Some were experienced on the slopes and others were newcomers. Their common bond was the recent...

National adaptive ski academy.(DS/USA)
March 22, 2004... From a continuing education standpoint, the national adaptive ski academy held annually at The Hartford Ski Spectacular is sanctioned by The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). Its purpose is to train professionals in the methods...

National Sports Festival for athletes with disabilities returns.(NDSA)
March 22, 2004... The National Sports Festival (NSF) will bring hundreds of athletes with disabilities from across the United States to Connecticut College, New London, CT, to compete in national championships, as well as junior and open competitions, June...

Power soccer joins National Disability Sports Alliance roster.(NSDA)(Brief Article)
March 22, 2004... The National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA) is pleased to welcome power soccer as the newest Official Sport on the NDSA roster. Power soccer is the first competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for power wheelchair users....

Richard Delgado named NDSA Athlete of the Month for January.(NDSA)(National Disability Sports Alliance)(Brief Article)
March 22, 2004... Richard Delgado of Houston, TX, was named National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA) Athlete of the Month for January, 2004. Delgado competed in the adult NDSA Indoor Wheelchair Soccer National Championship, which brought nine adult teams from...

Giorgio Armani's Faces of Sport features Special Olympics athletes.(SOI)
March 22, 2004... On January 11, 2003, in Milan, Italy, Giorgio Armani announced the publication, in May, of Facce da Sport/Faces of Sport, a book of photographs of athletes from around the world, including Special Olympics athletes. The announcement included a...

Moving in and moving up, or goalball blazes a trail in training center history.(blind athletes training for 2004 paralympic games)
March 22, 2004... An opportunity for the women's goalball team at the Olympic Training Center fuels hopes for Paralympic athletes. As the first disabled sports organization to have residency at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs,...

Focus on training.
March 22, 2004... Name: Brad Johnson Sport: Sailing Height: 6' 2" Weight: 185 lbs Classification: 5 Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Current Residence: Fort Lauderdale, FL Occupation: Lawyer Background Brad first encountered the...

Outstanding issue.(Letters To The Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
March 22, 2004... It is a rare event, indeed, that moves me to write a Letter to the Editor. However, your 20th Anniversary issue of PALAESTRA is So outstanding, it truly deserves celebration. Incredibly, you have, captured the highlights of the birth and...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
March 22, 2004... Camps/Clinics May 15-22 Introduction to Bike Racing Camp, Colorado Springs, CO, Contact: Pam Fernandes, pamala@quik.com; (781) 449-9563. May 30-June 4 Arizona Sports Education Camp, Tucson, AZ. Contact: Katharine Palmer....

Acquisition of aquatic skills by children with autism.
March 22, 2004... Aquatic experiences provide unique and essential opportunities for children with autism. A well designed and carefully implemented instructional aquatics program can be instrumental in promoting health and wellness by helping children with...

The power of soccer.
March 22, 2004... The Athlete A young athlete maneuvers the soccer ball up the field, past a rushing defender, and toward the goal. She looks to pass before attacking. Cutting left, then right, agile and quick in her power chair, she escapes the goalie and...

When dreams became reality--sailing solo.
March 22, 2004... A sailing regatta for people with severe disabilities is a relatively new concept in the sporting world. After all, how is it possible for Andrew, a ventilated quadriplegic; or Ame, born with no arms and only the use of one leg, even to sail,...

Stroke: present treatment and research part 1.
March 22, 2004... Hippocrates, the father of medicine, first recognized stroke 2400 years ago as being associated with early onset of paralysis, termed apoplexy. Johann Jacob, in 1620, was the first to recognize post mortem bleeding in stroke patients (National...

Recovery from hard exercise.(Sport Nutrition)
March 22, 2004... If you are an avid exerciser or competitive athlete, you have undoubtedly noticed the latest hype surrounding recovery nutrition. The sports supplement industry is bombarding us with commercial recovery foods and fluids that generally offer...

Journey to Athens.(Bits & Pieces)
March 22, 2004... The journey to Athens continues for the U.S. Men's Goalball Team as the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes and U.S. Paralympics announced the nomination of the six players and three alternates of the team that will compete at the Athens...

Notes of interest from the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability.(Bits & Pieces)(Brief Article)
March 22, 2004... * A leading cause of activity limitations is arthritis that affects one out of every three adults. In addition to disability in later life, arthritis is beginning to appear in younger individuals who have cerebral palsy, polio, spina bifida,...

National Organization for Rare Disorders.(Bits & Pieces)(Brief Article)
March 22, 2004... The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a unique federation of voluntary health organizations and individuals dedicated to assisting individuals who have rare diseases. It also assists organizations serving those individuals....

Outstanding teens recognized.(Bits & Pieces)(Brief Article)
March 22, 2004... Uniroyal Tire and U.S. Youth Soccer awarded the second annual TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year to five young athletes who volunteered to help children with disabilities get off the sidelines and into the game. TOPSoccer is a community-based outreach...

Para-Pan American Games to follow Pan Am Games in 2007.(Bits & Pieces)(Pan American Games)(Brief Article)
March 22, 2004... For the first time the Para-Pan American Games will be staged in conjunction with the Pan American Games. This was confirmed by the Organizing Committee of the XV Pan American Games Rio 2007 (CO-RIO) during the Pan American Sports...

New rehab program helps student.(Bits & Pieces)(Brief Article)
March 22, 2004... While enrolled in classes at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, eighteen-year-old Chrissy Parker is trying to overcome a paralyzing injury to her spinal cord that resulted from a 1999 car accident. To assist in her rehabilitation,...

Matola, T., & Johnson, R. (2002). Don't Pull The Plug.(book review)(Book Review)
March 22, 2004... Matola, T., & Johnson, R. (2002). Don't Pull The Plug Los Gatos, CA: Intrepid Press (15559 Union Ave., PMB 142, 95032; [408] 559 4440, FAX [408] 559-8212; intrepids@aol.com; ISBN 0-97149189; paperback, 176 pgs, $12.95 plus s/h, $3.50 for first...

Moment by Moment: the Healing Journey of Molly Hale (2002) (video) (The story of exceptional healing following a spinal cord injury accident).(video recording review)(Video Recording Review)
March 22, 2004... Moment by Moment: The Healing Journey of Molly Hale (2002) (video) (The story of exceptional healing following a spinal cord injury accident) Medfield, MA: Aquarius Productions, Inc. (Olde Medfield Square, 266 Main St., Ste. 33B, 02052; [508]...

Porter, K. (2003). Mental Athlete.(book review)(Book Review)
March 22, 2004... Porter, K. (2003). Mental Athlete Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (1607 N. Market St., Box 5076, 61825-5076; [217] 351-5076, FAX [217] 351-2674: ISBN 0-7360-4654-2 (paper), 224 pgs). Improving mental ability improves sport performances....

The Injured-Brain: Closed Head Trauma (video) (n.d.).(video recording review )(Video Recording Review)
March 22, 2004... The Injured-Brain: Closed Head Trauma (video) (n.d.) Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (PO Box 2053; 08543-2053; [609] 275-1400, [800] 257-5126, FAX [609] 275-3767; VHS Video, 19 min; $149.00, rental, $75.00). Causes,...

Wright, P., & Wright, P. (2004). Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy--the Special Education Survival Guide.(book review)(Book Review)
March 22, 2004... Wright, P., & Wright, P. (2004). Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy--The Special Education Survival Guide Hartfield, VA: Harbor House Law Press (PO Box 480, 23071; [877] 529-4332, FAX [877] 863-5348; orders@harborhouselaw.com; ISBN...

Wright, P.W.D., Wright, P.D., & Health, S.W. (2004). Wrightslaw: No Child Left Behind.(book review)(Book Review)
March 22, 2004... Wright, P.W.D., Wright, P.D., & Health, S.W. (2004). Wrightslaw: No Child Left Behind Hartfield, VA: Harbor House Law Press (PO Box 480, 23071; [877] 529-4332, FAX [877] 863-5348; orders@harborhouselaw.com; ISBN 1-892320-12-6; paperback, 339...

Wright, P.W.D., & Wright, P.D. (2004). Wrightslaw: Special Education Law.(book review)(Book Review)
March 22, 2004... Wright, P.W.D., & Wright, P.D. (2004). Wrightslaw: Special Education Law Hartfield, VA: Harbor House Law Press (PO Box 480, 23071; [877] 529-4332, FAX [877] 863-5348; orders@harborhouselaw.com; ISBN 1-892320-03-7; paperback, 370 pgs, $29.95,...

Turbulence in the airline industry remains for travelers with disabilities.(Issues)
March 22, 2004... Since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990, travelers with disabilities have experienced increased accessibility to hotels, restaurants, and most forms of transportation. To ensure air carriers and airport operators...

PALAESTRA: forum of sport, physical education & recreation for those with disabilities.(Guidelines For Contributors)
March 22, 2004... Information for Authors PALAESTRA a refereed quarterly (fall, winter, spring, summer) professional journal, deals with all aspects of sport, physical education, recreation, and related activity areas involving participants with...