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Article: Inclusionary practices. (survey of mainstream camps serving youth of all abilities)
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- Camping Magazine
- Article date:
- January 1, 1997
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A nationwide survey of mainstream camps serving all youth
There is a strong movement in the United States to fully include people of all abilities in society. Although most past research has been conducted in the public schools, inclusion needs to be studied in all settings where people with and without disabilities share activities. Camp professionals widely agree on the benefits of residential camp but until lately little empirical research has been conducted to substantiate these beliefs.
The American Camping Association, in conjunction with the Institute for Career and Leisure Development, conducted a nationwide survey of mainstream camps. The survey was ...