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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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Council of AAALF |
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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 PE
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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 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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