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Peer reviewedPradad, Akanksha; And Others – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1991
This paper examines the need for and role of occupational therapy in the organization and functioning of a community day care center for psychiatric patients in India. The occupational therapy program involves client evaluation, determination of therapeutic activities, physical exercise, recreational activities, group sessions, family involvement,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Community Programs, Day Programs
Neilson Associates Pty. Ltd., Melbourne (Australia). – 1988
This databook for the final report of the 10-year plan to redevelop services for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Victoria, Australia, presents results of three studies. The major study provides a functional profile of people with intellectual disabilities living in State-run institutions (Residential Training Centres) or attending…
Descriptors: Day Programs, Delivery Systems, Employment Programs, Foreign Countries
Direct linkThompson, D. J.; Ryrie, I.; Wright, S. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
Background: As part of a UK programme of work focusing on older people with intellectual disabilities, the circumstance of those who reside in generic services for older people were investigated. Materials and methods: Questionnaires were sent to 2570 residential and nursing homes in 53 local authorities across the UK. Results: Five hundred and…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Nursing Homes, Organizational Change
Peer reviewedSchalock, Robert L.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1993
The current status of state mental retardation/developmental disability agency information systems related to day and employment programs for persons with disabilities is described. Data regarding the number and characteristics of persons served in various day-employment programs and the funding sources are summarized. Suggestions regarding data…
Descriptors: Agencies, Data Collection, Database Design, Day Programs
Rammler, Linda H. – 1987
Principles and characteristics of program quality review are described as one means of evaluating values-based outcomes of day programs for persons with mental retardation. Program quality review may be distinguished from other evaluation systems in its focus on program outcomes--what actually happens to the people in the program--rather than on…
Descriptors: Adults, Agency Role, Day Programs, Delivery Systems
Agosta, John M.; Howard, Anne – 1986
The report describes activities and findings of an 18-month project which surveyed day and other non-residential services provided to persons with mental retardation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. An introductory section describes project purposes, followed by a description of project methods (sampling plan, questionnaire development,…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Adults, Agency Role, Community Involvement
Download full textGINGLEND, DAVID; GOULD, KAY – 1962
EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION (BOTH MOTOR AND MUSCULAR), SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT, AND LANGUAGE AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT. SECTIONS ARE DEVOTED TO ORGANIZATION OF A DAY CAMPING PROGRAM, SELECTING THE STAFF AND THE CAMPERS, THE DAY CAMP IN OPERATION, DAY CAMPING AS A TRAINING PERIOD, CAMP RELATIONS WITH THE…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Camping, Children, Day Camp Programs
McCormack, Bob; Kavanagh, Denise; Caffrey, Shay; Power, Anne – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2005
Background: There is a lack of longitudinal large-scale studies of sexual abuse in intellectual disability services. Such studies offer opportunities to examine patterns in disclosure, investigation and outcomes, and to report on incidence and trends. Methods: All allegations of sexual abuse (n = 250) involving service users as victims or…
Descriptors: Investigations, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Incidence
Jesinkey, William J.; Stern, Jane R. – 1974
This descriptive study reports on the delivery of educational services to and resources for emotionally handicapped children in the city of New York. Data were gathered from observations of public and private programs and from interviews with administrative personnel from these programs. Section 1 provides an overview of the children, the law, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Day Programs, Educational Needs, Educational Planning
Owen, Betty H. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1978
The Dae Valley Camp, near Memphis, Tennessee, has operated for 11 years as a summer day camp with facilities for normal and disabled (handicapped and/or learning disabled) children. Organization and activities are described. (MJB)
Descriptors: Day Camp Programs, Exceptional Child Education, Handicapped Children, Mainstreaming
Shellhaas, Max D. – Amer J Ment Deficiency, 1969
Descriptors: Day Camp Programs, Exceptional Child Research, Group Dynamics, Institutionalized Persons
Peer reviewedHayes, Gene A. – Mental Retardation, 1969
Descriptors: Camping, Day Camp Programs, Exceptional Child Research, Group Dynamics
Anderson, D. J.; And Others – 1987
Detailed information is provided about the characteristics, needs, and service arrangements of 370 elderly persons with mental retardation living in 235 residential facilities operated or licensed by state developmental disabilities agencies. Representative national samples of foster care homes, small group homes, large private facilities, and…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Child Caregivers, Day Programs, Delivery Systems
Orzak, Louis H.; And Others – 1969
An introduction to the need for day camp activities and recreational facilities for the retarded precedes a discussion of the problems involved: the recreational needs must be defined along with the nature of the programs; locations must be found; the costs of transportation and salaries must be assumed and budgeted; programs must be flexible and…
Descriptors: Administration, Camping, Community Programs, Day Camp Programs
Thurlow, Martha L.; And Others – 1989
The occupational and social status of 106 former students with mental retardation was examined from 1 to 5 years after they graduated from or completed schooling in a special high school during the years 1982 to 1986. Results were compiled as a function of the former students' level of mental retardation, gender, and age. The study involved…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Age Differences, Behavior Problems, Daily Living Skills
