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As we remember September 11, 2001...I want to share a blessing,
by an unknown author...
May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths,
superficial relationships, so that you will live deep within your
heart. May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression
and exploitation of people so you will work for justice, equity
and peace. May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer
from pain, rejection, starvation, and war, so that you will reach
out your hand to comfort them and change their pain into joy.
And may God bless you with the foolishness to
think you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do
the things which others tell you cannot be done.
In hopes that you will find the resources on this page helpful
while making a difference.
Carol Huettig
Adapted Section Editor
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The Council for Exceptional
Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization
dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with
exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional
standards, provides continual professional development, advocates
for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities,
and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary
for effective professional practice.
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Led by the driving force in aquatics for individuals with disabilities,
Monica Lepore, the Aquatics Council of AAALF has a mission to:
foster the teaching of aquatic knowledge and skills through the
encouragement of school and community instructional programs;
one of the oldest working groups of AAHPERD; publishes Aqua
Notes, conducts instruction and credentialing workshops. Leader
in Adapted Aquatic Certification
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Texas Woman's University
Project INSPIRE
The Adapted Physical Education Web Page...
a labor of love by the
faculty and students of TWU...
Comprehensive information regarding Adapted Physical Education
and Adapted Physical Activity including:
Disability Fact Sheets
Aquatics
APE
Play
Disability Sport
Dance
Transition
Parent's Page
Activities, including a Teacher to Teacher page with practical suggestions
Teaching Strategies
Advocacy
Health and Safety
Inclusion
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The National Center on Physical
Activity and Disability, led by Dr. James Rimmer, is the major
reference on the web regarding exercise and physical fitness for
individuals with disabilities.
NCPAD is a center of research and dissemination of information regarding
the benefits of active living, and the reduction of secondary health
risks associated with disability.
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NICHCY is the national information
center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related
issues. Anyone can use its services - families, educators, administrators,
journalists, students. Our special focus is children and youth (birth
to age 22).
NICHCY's Web site has information about:
*Specific disabilities
*Special education and related services for children in school
*IEP's
*Parent materials
*Disability organizations
*Professional associations
*Education rights and what the law requires
*Early intervention services for infants and toddlers
*Transition to adult life.
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about particular topics, please email one of the following Adapted
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| World Congress on Disability |
Pre-registration deadline
World Congress on Disability
Orlando
September 18, 2002.
For more information about the Conference program,
please go to http://www.wcdexpo.com/
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The American Association of
Active Lifestyles and Fitness, led by Dr. Jan Seaman, has
a mission to promote quality movement experiences for individuals
with disabilities through research, advocacy, publications, programs
at conventions and workshops, position statements, standards of
practice, cooperation with other organizations whose interest
is people with disabilities.
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A wonderful resource for parents, professionals, para-professionals,
coaches, and therapists...
Palaestra's mission
is to:
*enlighten parents in all aspects of physical activity, making them
the best advocates for their children during IEP [Individual Education
Plan] meetings;
*increase the knowledge base of professionals working with children
or adults with disabilities, making them aware of the "can do" possibilities
of their students and clients; and
* show the value physical activity holds for adult readers' increased
wellness.
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NICHCY State Guides
NICHCY compiles disability-related resources in each state, and
creates State Resource Sheets. This handy resource sheet will
help you locate organizations and agencies within your state that
address disability-related issues, including:
*Governors and US Senators
*State agencies serving children and youth with disabilities
*State chapters of disability organizations and parent groups
*Parent training and information projects
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