Enhancement of Recreation Services for Disabled Children. Part IV, Recreation for Disabled Children: Guidelines for Parents and Friends. Final Report.

Suggestions regarding provision of recreation services to handicapped children are offered to parents and friends of such children. Listed are types of community agencies likely to have recreation programs for disabled children, and the kinds of services each is likely to provide. Guidelines for parents who wish to help start a recreation program if none exist in the community include positive action steps the parent can take. Described are some recreation programs for handicapped children which are being conducted in various states to illustrate the kinds of recreation services which can be made available. (KW)