Past Issue Contents

Winter Issue

Winter, 1999
Vol. 15, No. 1


COVER FEATURE
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Extraordinary Art: Beyond the Museum / Exceptional Art by Artists with Exceptional Challenges

USArtists is an annual exposition and sale of American art to benefit the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. USArtists98 marked the first year, however, that Extraordinary Art - Beyond the Museum, a juried and invitational Special Needs exhibit, was included. This exhibit featured artists with exceptional challenges. See some of their work and meet some of these artists!

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Skiing for Individuals with Disabilities - A Beginning

Doug Pringle looks back at the history of skiing for individuals with disabilities. He looks at the Ski Spectacular, currently billed as the largest winter sports festival for people with disabilities. He traces its history back 50 years and looks at goals for the future.
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Using MAGIC to Adapt Recreational Games for Children of All Abilities

What is MAGIC? Get practical suggestions and ideas for inclusive activities for children of all abilities in the physical activity environment. Specific games and adapted equipment are presented with creativity and flexibility being key!

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O & P's (Orthotic & Prosthetic Athletic Fund) National Summer Games - A Different Perspective

Meet some of the interesting participants of these games. They ranged in age from 11 to 56, with various disabilities - from unilateral foot amputations to bilateral leg amputations near the hip. Find out their key reasons for participation in physical activity - their motivation, inspiration , and dedication.

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Plus all of our regular Department features :

Editor's Corner (dealing with a letter from a high school student with cerebral palsy regarding her physical education situation and teacher's attitude)
Sport Nutrition (suggestions for useful web sites when looking for good nutritional advice/information)
Publication Reviews (reviews of helpful books and videos)
Calendar of Events (see what is happening nationally and internationally)
Legislative Update (issues with the 106th Congress & Healthy People 2010)
APAC Action (the Adapted Physical Activity Council, a council of AAHPERD, provides timely information)
New Products (what is new in '99?)
Focus on Training (meet our new department editor, Jason Wening)
Research Application (use of play therapy in treatment of balance disorders)
Issues (classification in disability sport: assessment issues)
COSD Forum (what is going on in the USOC's Committee on Sports for the Disabled)
And Much, Much, More .....


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