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Features Summer Solutions 15 Partnerships that make a difference for kids and parents — by Karen Weis, William Clevenger and Stanley Budzinski Here's a Disclaimer about Employee Manuals 19 New policy guidelines handed down from the State Supreme Court — by James D. Wascher Benefits-based Management 41 No. 2 in a series on the benefits of parks and recreation — by Kay Kastel Forest, CAE Special Focus Just What Is an SRA? 23 The history and evolution of special recreation associations — by John N. McGovem, CLP Meet Peter Zimmerman 27 A former police officer learns to live life with his physical impairments - by MaryEllen Bilek, MGW SRA Perspectives 28 Viewpoints from parents, a professional and Special Olympics TR for Youth at Risk 31 SRAs help agencies help youth with troubling behavior problems - by Laura J. Brown and Karin Sevcik The Inclusion Team 34 Advice for including people with disabilities in recreation programs — by Craig Culp, CLP, and Linda Mathis Behavior Management 37 SRA professionals are trained to deal with difficult behaviors — by Tracey Crawford Bringing the Classroom to the Stable 39 SlU's unique TR program involves horseback riding — by Marjorie J. Malkin, Ed. D., CTRS and Regina B. Glover, Ph.D., CLP |
Gabe Krause, an individual with cerebral palsy, is all smiles as she experiences the thrill of climbing a tree called "Smitty's Revenge," as part of an overnight outdoor adventure program organized by the Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA). For these trips, participants travel in Illinois and out-state to experience sailing, horseback riding, rock climbing and camping. Photo by Donna Alien, a recreation coordinator for NEDSRA. (Editor's Note: This shot was chosen because it shows so well how special recreation offers people with disabilities the chance to do things that others take for granted, such as climbing a tree. What it doesn't show so well is proper stewardship of trees. Althought this tree specifically was earmarked to assist people with disabilities, nailing steps into trees is not recommended nor promoted by Illinois Parks & Recreation magazine.) Departments From the Editor 4 Across the Board 6 Boardmanship bits & pieces Eye on the Profession 8 Let's return the game to the children Partnerships 10 E-commerce is not just for the Amazon.corns Statehouse Insider 12 Teen REACH funded at new levels Mixed Media 43 Embrace the age of niche marketing Our Natural Resources 45 Interpreters at state parks, plus DNR Newsbriefs People and Places 51 With photo highlights from the IAPD Legislative Conference |