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Detwiler, Kevin – Exceptional Parent, 1987
A physically disabled adolescent describes how, as a middle school student, he formed a wheelchair club to provide support and a forum for shared experiences among similarly disabled peers. Eventually, club members invited guest speakers and developed several disability awareness programs for their nondisabled classmates and teachers. (JW)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Coping, Intermediate Grades