Disability awareness programs in recreational settings should combine theoretical and practical activities including simulation, information, and interactive discussion

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q2 · 1 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description

The article's DCP combined ten theoretical-practical activities including disability simulation sports, Paralympic Games information via lectures and videos, drawing activities, and end-of-day interactive discussions. The authors state the program's multifarious nature and the camp's enjoyable environment were key to its success. They recommend such programs be implemented in recreational and educational settings.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

• Programs need to be planned rather than happening spontaneously; content and duration appear to play a key role

Constraints

• Some activities like shooting a basketball from a wheelchair proved too difficult for children aged 11 years old; age of participants and choice of activities should be considered

Target Learners

• children without disabilities aged approximately 11 years in camp settings

Learning Goals

• positive attitudes toward inclusion of peers with disabilities

Claims

• Dcp Improved General Attitudes Toward Inclusion Camp [+M]
• Dcp Improved Sport Specific Attitudes Modifications [+M]

Related Designs

Examples

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Key Sources

• Papaioannou, C., Evaggelinou, C., & Block, M. (2014). The effect of a disability camp program on attitudes towards the inclusion of children with disabilities in a summer sport and leisure activity camp. International Journal of Special Education, 29(1), 121-127.

Page metadata

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type	design
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title	Disability awareness programs in recreational settings should combine theoretical and practical activities including simulation, information, and interactive discussion
description	The article's DCP combined ten theoretical-practical activities including disability simulation sports, Paralympic Games information via lectures and videos, drawing activities, and end-of-day interactive discussions.
status	review
generated	by process:settle-candidates on 2026-11-02
trust	unverified — no one has confirmed this page's content
sources	1 — papaioannou-2014

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