Disability Camps for Children, Teens, and Adults: Publications and Documents
Summary
Disabled World offers a collection of articles and papers centered on disability camps, targeting children, teens, and adults. These publications encompass a range of topics, from summer camps promoting altruism and protecting against Lyme disease, to specialized programs for ventilator-dependent children or those with autism, epilepsy, or scoliosis. The resources include announcements, notifications, and peer-reviewed papers that provide useful information, share valuable insights, and offer guidance for individuals with disabilities, their families, and seniors seeking recreational and therapeutic camp experiences.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Camps Boost Altruism in Children, Study Finds A University of Geneva study of 256 children ages 6 to 16 finds overnight summer camps of 10 to 15 days increase altruism while self-esteem stays stable. | ✓ ✓ | |
| See the Future: Summer Programs From Lighthouse for the Blind, Saint Louis Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis See the Future programs are provided at little or no cost and are open to blind and visually impaired residents in Missouri and southwest Illinois. | ||
| Summer Camps Take Action to Protect Children from Tick Bites and Lyme Disease This summer Global Lyme Alliance and Ivy Oaks Analytics implement tick prevention program to more than 100 summer camps. | ||
| OHEL Diverse Programs for Children and Adults with Disabilities OHEL programs, diverse camps, and activities provide fun, inspiration, and personal growth for us all. | ||
| Camp Inspire for Ventilator-dependent Children The Woodlands Camp Inspire is a camp specifically for ventilator-dependent children from July 16 to 21, 2017. | ||
| Camp Little Giant Now Accepting 2017 Registrations Camp Little Giant therapeutic recreation camp offers children and adults of varying abilities and disabilities a great summer camp experience. | ||
| Special Needs Summer Camp - Who is Teaching Who? At summer camp special needs students teach us about the important things, innovation, persistence, courage to overcome obstacles, joy, laughter, patience and compassion. | ||
| Camp Little Giant Registrations Now Open Camp Little Giant summer camp for children and adults of varying abilities and disabilities is now accepting registrations. | ||
| Easter Seals Summer Camps for Kids with Disability Easter Seals operates 14 fully accessible summer camps across Canada, providing children with disabilities transformative experiences with specialized equipment and trained staff. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Camp Hooray: First Accessible Camp for Children Camp Hooray is developing the first fully accessible overnight camp for children and young adults with developmental disabilities in Jackson County, Georgia. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Lilly Diabetes Donates to Diabetes Camp Scholarships Lilly Diabetes supports American Diabetes Association summer camp program by donating $92,000 for camp scholarships. | ||
| Expanded Camp Royall for Autism Society of North Carolina Camp Royall offering more day camp spots in 2015 so more individuals with autism can enjoy the life-changing experience of summer camp. | ||
| Scoliosis Summer Camp Scoliosis 5 day early stage scoliosis intervention summer camp for patients with spinal curvature under 25 degrees and 10 day Scoliosis Boot Camp program for patients with curvature of the spine over 25 degrees. | ||
| Facing Fears to Send Children with Disabilities to Camp The focus of these programs is to foster independence self confidence and create access to recreational opportunities for children with disabilities. | ||
| International Summer Camp for Deaf Children International Teens Week for young cochlear implant users organized by The Ear Foundation. | ||
| Summer Camp Fun for Kids With Epilepsy Children with epilepsy in Florida are packing their bags for summer camp fun thanks to the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida. | ||
| Camp Lighthouse: Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Camp Lighthouse for children 6 - 12 who are blind or visually impaired. | ||
| Climbing for Deaf Children Sixty climbers set off from Heathrow Airport at the end of January for what was to be a life-changing experience. | ||
| Summer Day Camps for Children with Special Needs Innovative Summer Day Camps for Children With Autism Aspergers and Other Special Needs. | ||
| Easter Seals Coastal Fairfield County Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of Camp Hemlocks Camp Hemlocks summer camp for children and adults with disabilities and special needs. | ||
| Surf Camp for Children with Autism - Disability Camps The autism camp is one day and free the organization provides lunch to all that participate. | ||
| Prevent Common Illnesses at Summer Camp Ten Steps to Help Prevent Common Illnesses at Summer Camp as Educating your camper is always important especially for sports camp. | ||
| Meningitis Vaccinations Recommended for Children At Summer Camps VNA is stressing the importance of vaccinating children for meningitis prior to their participation in summer camps. | ||
| Asperger's and Autism Summer Camps Opens for Kids with Special Needs - Grand Rapids, Michigan Horizons Center 2010 Summer Camps for Kids with Special Needs schedule. | ||
| Special Needs Camps Complement Home and School Special Needs Camps Serve as Important Complement to Home and School. | ||
| Bike Camp for Kids with Disabilities Lose The Training Wheels teaches kids with disabilities to ride a two wheel bicycle and become lifelong independent riders. | ||
| Camp Winston - Camps for Disabled - Ontario Canada Camp Winston exists for kids with complex neurological disorders who need highly specialized support to be successful at camp. | ||
| Camp Thunderbird Florida: Recreation for Adults with Disabilities Camp Thunderbird offers accredited recreational programs and respite care for adults with developmental disabilities, featuring accessible overnight sessions and diverse activities. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Camp Oakhurst - Camps for Disabled - New York Camp Oakhurst operated by the New York Service for the Handicapped serves children and adults with physical disabilities. | ||
| Camp Summit - Camps for Disabled - Dallas Texas Camp Summit provides barrier-free outdoor experiences that promote personal growth and foster independence for children and adults with disabilities. |
Key: the first check mark indicates the publication carries an editor's note; the second indicates a footnote.
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