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Zetts, Raymond A.; And Others – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1995
Effects of a community-based progressive resistance physical training program on simulated work productivity were evaluated with six students (mean age 17 years) having moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Strength values increased from preprogram to postprogram assessment. Mean values for all work productivity tasks increased during the…
Descriptors: Community Based Instruction (Disabilities), Intervention, Moderate Mental Retardation, Muscular Strength

Davies, Daniel K.; Stock, Steven E.; Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 2002
This study developed and evaluated the utility of a Windows CE-based multimedia palmtop computer program for use in supporting young adults with mental retardation to more independently complete community-based vocational skills. Use of the Visual Assistant prototype resulted in improved task accuracy and decreased use of external prompts from a…
Descriptors: Community Based Instruction (Disabilities), Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Mental Retardation

Branham, Rachel S.; Collins, Belva C.; Schuster, John W.; Kleinert, Harold – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1999
This study used a constant time-delay procedure to teach three secondary students with moderate mental disabilities the community skills of mailing a letter, cashing a check, and crossing a street. Instruction involved community-based instruction plus either classroom simulation, videotape modeling, or both. The most efficient methodology was the…
Descriptors: Community Based Instruction (Disabilities), Daily Living Skills, Efficiency, Instructional Effectiveness