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Direct linkSwoyer, Jesse O. – Exceptional Parent, 2008
The author, who has been a personal trainer for the past ten years, recently realized that all fitness centers are not equal. In February, he was able to participate in the grand opening of the Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP), a fitness center that is designed to accommodate persons with disabilities living in the Central…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Recreational Facilities, Disabilities, Accessibility (for Disabled)
Simmons, Richard – Exceptional Parent, 1986
An excerpt is presented from a book offering fitness exercises for people with disabilities. The author reviews specific medical considerations of Down's Syndrome and examines nutritional concerns as well as precautions for a program of general exercise. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Downs Syndrome, Exercise, Nutrition
Peer reviewedWeitzman, D. M. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993
This article discusses the importance of exercise for many people with visual impairments and diabetes. It lists precautions for the person with visual impairments and diabetes and specifies who should not exercise, explains "diabetes-specific" benefits of exercise, suggests a format for a safe workout, and includes an example of a successful…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Diabetes, Disease Control, Exercise
