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OTHIE R. AcMURRY, Director
LOUIS F. GIESEKE, Water Rights Adm.
your letter of August 21, 1974 cancer
stream draining over two square mile
State. This would include the majority
within Iowa City.. In general, ordinary m
dredging of streams of this type may b
would involve a -major portion of Ralston
extent of the operations. In this way a re
g the effects. of this maintenance on fl
r questions on this project please con
Staff Engineer
.. PERRY CHi15TEN5EN
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bL1?YIN A. DALCHOY/
Re: Cleaning, dredging, and maintenance of Ralston C
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September 16, 1974
a place to grow
Mr. Clemens Erdahl
1218 East College
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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Dear Mr.
Erdanl:
Reference is -made to ninb the
above mentioned subject.
Chapter 455A,
Code of Iowa,
flood-way
flood plain of any s within
an urban area of the of the length
of Ralston Creek with ai.-Ltenance
such as cleaning a.nd e performed
The Iowa Natural Res
1973, a
the formal approval of the Iowa. Natural Resources Council. Any
work that is considered of this nature, however, should be brought to
the attention of the Council.
If the work proposed on Creek,
it is suggested that plans be submitted by the party responsible for the
work showing the view could
be conducted analyzing
ood flows and
levels.
If you have any furthe tact this office.
Very truly yours,
Wayne Gieselman
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City -Council
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa
S2240
September 27, 1974
Dear Sirs:
I respectfully request a reexamination and hopefully a change
of certain zoning restrictions which presently penalize some
property owners in multiple -zoned areas and do not serve the
intended purpose of preserving the character and charm of the
neighborhoods in the old part of Iowa City but rather serve the
opposite purpose of degenerating the old neighborhoods.
Let me say first that I am not against apartments and I fully
realized when I moved into my present neighborhood 6 years ago that
it had been R3B for a number of years. I would prefer to see the
older homes converted to apartments, thus keeping the original
character of the neighborhoods from the exterior rather than seeing
houses torn down to putup newer 6,9, or 12 plexes. I have no
qualms with the square footage restriction requirement needed for
each unit (e.g. 750 ft2 per unit for R3B and 1,000 ft2 for R3A)
nor do I have a complaint with the required 1 1/2 parking spaces
off street to the rear or side of any building per rental unit.
The following lot restrictions, however, penalize certain
property owners and serve to devalue our property in this period
of inflation.
1) Minimum lot size for multiple family use is 5,000 ft2
2) Minimum lot frontage must be 40 ft.
3) The house must sit at least 20 ft. from the front lot line,
25 ft. from the rear lot line, and 5 ft. from each side
lot line.
These restrictions should be deleated as they serve no useful
purpose other than devaluating the property. Most of the older
homes in the North end were built at about 10-15 ft to the front
lot line, many lots in the middle of the blocks are 40 ft in width
by 150 feet deep, and many corner lots had the back 75 ft. sold
off many years ago.
I can see the new rules applied to areas now zoned Rl or R 2
which are now being changed to R3 or R3A or R3B, however, to
make such stipulations on property located in areas zoned R3A or
R3B 20 or more years ago merely means that a particular parcel
is in reality spot zoned R1A in a block of apartments.
As an example of the problem I can use my 98 year old house,
however, many others are in similar situations. The lot is 6S ft.X
75ft. and the house sits 12 ft to the front line 12 feet to the
rear line and from 10-12 ft. to each side line. The house could
easily be converted to a duplex with 5 rooms on each floor and 4
parking spaces to the rear of the house. If this were permissible
I could ask $35,000 for the house and at the same time its
exterior would appear as it does today and add to the charm of the
ucignoornooa. unaer the current restrictions the house could only
be sold for $18,000 as a single.family house in a block of
apartments. A developer would most likely buy the house and one
or more adjacent to it then tear all three down to put up a
4 or 6 plex.
The two-year lapse of use restriction for non-conforming use
also penalizes those who purchase a multiple-use house and convert
it to single family use. For instance my house had been a rooming
house for 40 years - if I had continued that use and made no
improvements or repairs for the past 6 years I could today sell
the house for at least $35,000. However, I restored the house to
a single family dwelling, spent at least $10,000 on it and it has
as a result been devalued to $18,000.
I would urge you to consider such a rule that if a house in an
R3A or R3B area was converted to single family use that its
multiple use classificationbe maintained for sale purposes even
though it were used for a nycmber of years as a single family unit.
Hopefully this would encougage a better mixture of families and
apartment dwellers in the area near the University. Currently
most intelligent families are selling as quickly as possible and
fleeing to the edges of town. I like living close in but will be
forced to move to the edge of town because of the lossin equity
and devaluation of the property.
By changing the ordinance as I have suggested:
1) The developing of more large new apartment buildings
in the old part of town would be slowed down as cheap
devalued property would no longer be available.
2) A single family property owner in the old part of
town would have the same opportunity for his equity
to increase as does the owner in new parts of town.
3) The neighborhoods would retain their character and
charm and
4) No property would decrease in value during this
period of inflation unless it were purposely allowed
to deteriorate.
cc Ed Czarn*ki
Planning and Zoning
Sincerely.
Dr. George R. McCormick
230 East Fairchild St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
Attention: Don Madsen
FROM: Iowa City City Council
RE: Referral
At their regular meeting on October 1, 1974, the Iowa City
Council received the attached letter from George McCormick.
The motion was adopted to refer the letter to Planning and
Zoning. Commission for report back.
Abbie Stolfu
City Clerk
WILLIAM L.MEARDON
WILLIAM F.SUEPPEL
ROBERT N DOWNER
JAMES P. MAYES
JAMES D. MCCARRAGH ER
THOMAS J. CILEK
MARK T. HAMER
THOMAS D. HOBART
The Honorable Mayor and
City Council of the City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Ladies and Gentlemen:
TELEPHONE
338-9222
AREA CODE 319
I have previously written to you on behalf of my clients, Laurence Short,
the Kenneth Belle Estate, and the Amerex Corporation, protesting the long
delay in re -zoning their property to permit the construction of 108 apartment
units upon a certain tract of land located immediately south of Forest View
Trailer Court. Along with the re -zoning, there has apparently been some
instruction issued to direct Planning and Zoning to reconsider this particular
property with a view of amending the zoning ordered by judge Shaeffer.
The purpose of this letter is to indicate that your action is extremely
detrimental to the acquisition of financing. Once more this entire matter
is "up in the air" and it my opinion that until the zoning is finally resolved
there is little or no chance of any lending institution being interested in
advancing funds for these additional units.
On behalf of my clients, I respectfully request that you bring these pro-
ceedings to an end so they can proceed with this project.
WLM:ig
Very truly
SEP2 51974
ABBIE STOLFUS
CIP,f CLERK
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WILLIAM L.MEARDON
WILLIAM F.SUEPPEL
ROBERT N DOWNER
JAMES P. MAYES
JAMES D. MCCARRAGH ER
THOMAS J. CILEK
MARK T. HAMER
THOMAS D. HOBART
The Honorable Mayor and
City Council of the City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Ladies and Gentlemen:
TELEPHONE
338-9222
AREA CODE 319
I have previously written to you on behalf of my clients, Laurence Short,
the Kenneth Belle Estate, and the Amerex Corporation, protesting the long
delay in re -zoning their property to permit the construction of 108 apartment
units upon a certain tract of land located immediately south of Forest View
Trailer Court. Along with the re -zoning, there has apparently been some
instruction issued to direct Planning and Zoning to reconsider this particular
property with a view of amending the zoning ordered by judge Shaeffer.
The purpose of this letter is to indicate that your action is extremely
detrimental to the acquisition of financing. Once more this entire matter
is "up in the air" and it my opinion that until the zoning is finally resolved
there is little or no chance of any lending institution being interested in
advancing funds for these additional units.
On behalf of my clients, I respectfully request that you bring these pro-
ceedings to an end so they can proceed with this project.
WLM:ig
Very truly
SEP2 51974
ABBIE STOLFUS
CIP,f CLERK
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NOW
Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
The Iowa City Council
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Gentlepersons:
P DFD% OJ E U"T GREEN
September 27, 1974
The Iowa City/Coralville Reservoir bikeway project is now completed.
Joggers; tricyclists, and young mothers with baby carriages use it
regularly, and a recent "bike count" tallied 99 bicyclists in four
hours!
We're inviting each of you to the Official Opening of the trail, which
will be held on October 6th at Shelter 11 at City Park. Bring a sack
lunch and your bicycle; we'll picnic from 12:30 to 1:30, and then bike
down the trail.
Your financial support has helped build this trail, and I hope you can
come and share it with us!
Sincerely,
n
Janine R. Kulas for the
Bikeways Committee
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Sealed bids for improvements on U.S. Hwy. 6 &.218 at the entrance to I1
Veteran's Hospital in the City of Iowa City, Iowa,.will be received
by the City of Iowa City at the office of the City Clerk until 10.00
o'clock a.m. on the 26th day of September 1974, and
opened immediately. thereafter.
Proposals will -be acted upon by the City Council at a meeting to be
held October 1 1974, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Cha -fibers of the Civic Center of Iowa City, Iowa, or at such other time
as may be then fixed.. "
Tile proposed improvement will consist of the construction of a 570
ft. long bin type retaining wall, 1,675 sq. yds. -of pavement wide-
ning, dowelled on curb.and median, together with.necessary storm sewer -
revisions and other work required to complete the project_
The Contractor will be paid each month on the basis of monthly estimates
in amounts equal to ninety -(90) percent of the value of the work as
determined by the Engineer and accomplished during tha preceding month.
The final ten (10) percent of the contract shall be payable on or after
31 days after final acceptance of the completed:woek by the City Council.
All proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished by the City, sealed
and plainly marked. Any alteration of the proposal form may be cause
for rejection.
EaCh proposal shall be accompanied in a separate envelope by a certified
check drawn on an Iowa bank and made payable to the Treasurer of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, in the amount of<$ 18,000 . This check may be
cashed and the proceeds retained by the City as liquidzted dama0es if V
the bidder fails to execute the and file an acceptable bond within ten
(10) days after acceptance of his bid. Checks of the lowest two or more
bidders may be retained for a period of not toexceed fifteen (15) days
until a contract is awarded or rejection.made. Other checks will be
re!urned after the canvass and tabulation of bids is completed and re-
porrad to -the City Council.
,rija successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond -in the amount
eoual to one hundred (100) percent of the contract price, said bond to
be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City Council and shall
guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and
save harmless the City and Powers -Willis and Associates from claims
and damages of any kind caused by the operation of the contract, and
shall also guarantee the maintenance_ of the work in this contract for a
period of four years from and after its completion and acceptance by
t^a City.
- NOTICE.`TO
BIDDERS
Sealed bids for improvements on U.S. Hwy. 6 &.218 at the entrance to I1
Veteran's Hospital in the City of Iowa City, Iowa,.will be received
by the City of Iowa City at the office of the City Clerk until 10.00
o'clock a.m. on the 26th day of September 1974, and
opened immediately. thereafter.
Proposals will -be acted upon by the City Council at a meeting to be
held October 1 1974, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Cha -fibers of the Civic Center of Iowa City, Iowa, or at such other time
as may be then fixed.. "
Tile proposed improvement will consist of the construction of a 570
ft. long bin type retaining wall, 1,675 sq. yds. -of pavement wide-
ning, dowelled on curb.and median, together with.necessary storm sewer -
revisions and other work required to complete the project_
The Contractor will be paid each month on the basis of monthly estimates
in amounts equal to ninety -(90) percent of the value of the work as
determined by the Engineer and accomplished during tha preceding month.
The final ten (10) percent of the contract shall be payable on or after
31 days after final acceptance of the completed:woek by the City Council.
All proposals shall be submitted on forms furnished by the City, sealed
and plainly marked. Any alteration of the proposal form may be cause
for rejection.
EaCh proposal shall be accompanied in a separate envelope by a certified
check drawn on an Iowa bank and made payable to the Treasurer of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, in the amount of<$ 18,000 . This check may be
cashed and the proceeds retained by the City as liquidzted dama0es if V
the bidder fails to execute the and file an acceptable bond within ten
(10) days after acceptance of his bid. Checks of the lowest two or more
bidders may be retained for a period of not toexceed fifteen (15) days
until a contract is awarded or rejection.made. Other checks will be
re!urned after the canvass and tabulation of bids is completed and re-
porrad to -the City Council.
,rija successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond -in the amount
eoual to one hundred (100) percent of the contract price, said bond to
be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City Council and shall
guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and
save harmless the City and Powers -Willis and Associates from claims
and damages of any kind caused by the operation of the contract, and
shall also guarantee the maintenance_ of the work in this contract for a
period of four years from and after its completion and acceptance by
t^a City.
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The work undert_he;:proposed contract wz113.be commenced .within Ten.. _ {
(10) days after'signingof e contract and'sha
-the ll be completed
January 15. 1975
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Tine is an essenti.al'element of the contract. Liquidated damages
in the amount of Fifty dollars ($50.00)'will be assessed in accord-
ance with Standard Specifications, ;Article 1108.08 for each cal-
endar day required for project completion.after the above designated
date.
By virtue.of .the statutory authority, preference.will be given to
products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State
of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor.
Plans and specifications are on file in the office of the City Clerk
at the Civic Center in Iowa City, Iowa, for examination by bidders.
A copy of the plans and specifications may be. obtained from the office
of Powers -Willis and Associates, -1223 South Riverside Drive, Iowa
City, Iowa, after September 5. 1974 ;'and upon payment of a $ 20.00
deposit, one-half of which will be refunded to qualified bidders upon
return of the plans and specifications ingood condition.
ire City does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to
waive formalities and to enter into such contract or contracts as
it shall deem to be in the best interest of the City.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
By
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4. When the Boards and Commissions make recommendations to the Council,
they should include -the staff report in their transmittal. it is
hoped that all Boards and Commissions will, where practical, trans-
mit information concerning the various alternatives considered and
the rationale for their recommendation.
5. Items related to an area where there is a designated Board or Com-
mission will be referred'to that Board or Commission.
6. The staff shall provide. to the Boards and Commissions such assis-
tance as needed. When assigned staff persons cannot provide the
requested services
a. The department head (or chairperson) should check with the City
Manager about the possible reallocation of staff time.
b. If, in light of other demands, staff cannot honor the request
and other alternatives cannot be worked out, the Board of Com-
mission should.9 if deemed appropriate, make known their re-
quest to the Council.
c. The Council would review the request and indicate their prior-
ities to the City Manager and the Board or Commission.
7, The Boards and Commissions will be encouraged to obtain wide citi-
zen input and citizens will be encouraged to take items of concern
and suggestions to the appropriate Board or Commission.
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SPECIAL POPULATIONS MWOLVE= PROGRAM (S.P.I.)
Tjhe Special Populations Involvement Program (S.P.I.) is a pilot project
based on a survey conducted during June and July, 1974. (See appendices)
A sample population of tUjo hundred handicapped individuals was deter-
mined by the investigators. With approximately one hundred su�r-veys
returned, the need for recreational services to handicapped individuals
in Iowa City was established. The survey focused on determining the
past and current involverrent of handicapped individuals in recreational
activities. In addition, much demographic data was collected on the
sample population. The recreational needs of this group were identified
and analyzed. The findings indicate a definite lack of involvement and
knowledge of recreation and leisure resources.
As a result of the survey findings, it was decided in late July that
a proposal for a community based recreation program for special popu-
lations should be developed and submitted to the Director of Parks and
Recreation for preliminary review.(See Program Proposal).
As a pilot project, Special Populations Involveirent is a tentative pro-
gram addition to current recreational services provided by luaa City
Park and Recreation Department. It is intended to provide recreation_
services to a segment of our population that currently are not receiving
services. The program.goals and consumer goals have been identified
in the proposed program. (See Program Proposal)
The program will be coordinated by Dr. David Compton, Assistant Pro-
fessor at the University of Iowa's Recreation Education Program and
project coordinator of the USOE/BEH Training Grant. Direr supervision
of S.P.I. will be provided by two USOE/BEH graduate students, Carol
Stensrud and T:yla Misselhorn. Volunteer personnel will be provided by
undergraduate therapeutic recreation classes and related disciplines
at the University of Iowa. Dr. Compton will report directly to Mr. Lee,
Superintendent of City Recreation, on all matters concerning the program.
The Iowa City Park and Recreation Department is primarily responsible
for provision of facilities. The University of Iowa Recreation Educa-
tion Program and the USOE/BEH Training Grant will be res�ponsible for
providing personnel. Donations and contributions will be sought from
rehabilitation agencies and other benefactors to provide equipment and
supplies for the program.
Handicapped individuals Drill be sought from rehabilitation agencies,
parent organizations, institutions, and the oomLunity at large. It is
anticipated in the first year of the project that S.P.I. will service
15-20 children and 15-20 adults.
September 30, 1974 is the tentative date for starting the program.
This is subject to the approval of the City Council and the Parks and
Recreation Conmussion.
August, 1974
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The proposal for this pilot project, designed to provide recreation
services for the handicapped, calls for City participation essentially
in the provision of physical facilities; namely the Recreation Center.
The nine (9) different categories of handicapped persons to whom the
program is directed consists of mentally retarded, physically and
multi handicapped,• deaf,and hearing impaired, the aged, blind and visual-
ly impaired , mentally ill, alcoholics and addicts, economically dis-
advantaged, and adult and youth offenders/problem youth.
The project is one of the University of Iowa's Recreation Education
Program (see "abstract" attached) but at all t-mes will be approved
and coordinated by the staff of the City Park and Recreation Depart-
ment.
The proposed program would begin on October 7 and continue during the
school year with non -nal vacation and sen ebreaks. The participants
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would be divided into two (2) major age groupings: one for children
through high school and the other for adults including senior citizens.
The children would ireet in the Center three (3) times weekly, M w F
afternoons from 3-5 p.m. The adults would meet in the Center twig
weekly, M and F evenings, from 7-9 p.m. (see page 12 Proposed Program)•
occasional weekend activities Saturday morning from 9:30-11:30 would
meet at the Center and possibly go elsewhere ( see page 12). There
is a possibility of a once per month evening activity. All space pro-
blems have been cleared with the Superintendent of Recreation to avoid
conflicts. It is also planned that integration with other public uses
Of the Center are desirable.
Samms ple program are quite appropriate and are listed on pages 15-18.
The plan calls for serving 30-40 people the first year and gradully
expanding to 200-250 in the fifth year (see page 10).
All personnel would be provided by the University of Iowa.
The proposed budget for the first year is for a total expenditure of
$3,015. The City in addition to, space would be asked to contribute a
ncriinal ar►ount of $17 for the year in the form of materials and supplies.
The projected expenditures for a five-year period are clearly outlined
in the Proposed Program accoapanying this Fact Sheet (see pages 19-24).
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Special Populations
Submitted to
Mr. Eugene Chubb, Director of Parks and Recreation
Mr. Robert Lee, Superintendent of Recreation
The Iowa City Park and Recreation Commission
on
July 11, 1974
by
Ms. Twyla Misselhorn, Project Investigator
Mr. Rex Bowen, USOE-BEH Graduate Assistant
Dr. David M. Compton, Project Coordinator
Supported in Part by
USOE-BEH Training Grant
Recreation Education Program
The University of Iowa
ABSTRACT
This study was undertaken to assess the recreational needs
and involvement of special populations in Iowa City. From this study
it was hoped that the necessary supportive data would be available
to justify a program for special populations.
The project staff surveyed two hundred (200) various individual
members of special.populations in nine (9) different categories in the
community and residing in various collective centers in Iowa City.
The purpose of this survey was to assess their participation and
interest in recreational activities. The project staff also sent
questionnaires to all supporting agencies in Iowa City to determine
their interest in and support for a community based recreation program.
A list of all physical recreational resources in Iowa City was also
obtained which could be used by such a program.
After the survey tabulations had been completed it was noted
that there is a definite need for and interest in a community based
recreation program for special populations in Iowa City. Survey
participants felt that recreation is a vital part of their life
(88.76%) but that their needs are not currently being met (47.62%).
Respondents also indicated that the Iowa City Recreation Center
would be an appropriate place for them to attend (86.75%).
Approximately fifty per cent (So-.) of the agencies returned
their questionnaires. Ninety-eight (98%) per cent indicated their
support in establishing a community based recreation program for
special populations. Several agencies also offered to assist in
the program development in any way that they could.
Introduction....................................................1.
Survey Data
Question#1 .............. ..................................3.
Question42. .................................. 4.
Question#3...................................................6.
Question#4...................................................7.
Question#5...................................................8.
Question#6...................................................9.
Question #7 .................... ............................10.
Question#8..................................................11.
Question#9..................................................12.
Question#10.................................................13.
Question#11.................................................14.
Question#12.................................................15.
Question#13.................................................15,
Question#14.................................................16.
Question#15.................................................16.
Question#16.................................................18.
Question #16 - Activity Comparison ...........................26.
Question #16 - Data Analysis(Participation) ..................27.
Question #16 - Data Analysis (Interest) ...................... 29.
Question #16 - Leisure Code Classification ...................31.
Question #16 - Data Comparisons..............................32.
Question #17 - Responses.....................................33.
Question #17 - Top 15 Activities.............................34.
Question#18 - Responses.....................................35.
Question #18 - Top 15 Activities.............................36.
Question#19.................................................37.
Question#20.................................................37.
Question#21.................................................37.
Question#22.................................................38.
Question #23 - Day Responses.................................39.
Question #23 - Hour Responses................................40.
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Question #24..... ..........................41.
Question#25..................................................41.
Question#26.................................................. 42.
Question#27..................................................43.
Question#28..................................................44.
Project Conclusions ............................................... 45.
Project Recommendations...........................................47.
Appendix.,,,,,"* ..... "...0 ...................................... 49..
In May, 1974 a study was undertaken by the Recreation Education Program
of the University of Iowa to determine the need for a community based rec-
reation program, in Iowa City for special populations. The study consisted
of surveying special populations (i.e.) mentally retarded, physically and
multi -handicapped, deaf and hearing impaired, the aged, blind and visually
impaired, mentally ill, alcoholics and addicts, economically disadvantaged,
and adult and youth offenders/problem youth, to determine their participation
and interest in recreational activities and their support for a community
based recreation program. The project staff compiled and tabulated all sur-
vey data and prepared it for presentation to the Director, Superintendent and
the Recreation Commission of the Iowa City Park and Recreation Commission for
approval.
Questionnaires were also sent out to various agencies in Iowa City which
provided services, directly or indirectly to special populations. These quest-
ionnaires identified agencies which would be willing to provide support for
the community based recreation program. If the results of the study are
acceptable to the Park and Recreation Commission, the staff will begin designing
a sample program to be_iniatiated in the Fall of 1974.
Programs will be provided for as many of the city's special populations
as possible. Those served will be determined by an advisory committee, com-
prised of the Iowa City Park and Recreation Director, agency directors, and
special populations consumers in the Iowa City area.
Funds, public support, and equipment will be solicited or acquired to
assist in the program operation as necessary. Funds will be obtained from
Federal, public, and private sources. It is anticipated that the necessary
equipment and supplies will be donated, purchased, or shared with other
facilities. Activities will be offered in all program areas so the individuals
will be able to broaden their knowledge, skills, and interests in various
leisure time pursuits, thereby enhancing their quality of life.
Once the program has been established, a tentative yearly operational
budget will be drawn up. Program administration and supervision will be
provided from the Recreation Education Program, i.e. U.S.O.E./B.E.H. graduate
students. Leadership will probably be provided by volunteer students , parents,
and students from Therapeutic Recreation Classes.
An evaluation instrument will be prepared so that the program can be
evaluated at the end of its temporary operational period.
�An
Range = 3-89 years
Mean = 34.93 years
Median = 30.50 years
A total of 84 participants indicated their age on their
surveys. Six participants did not indicate their age. Ages
ranged from 3-89 years; the mean, or average age of the respondents,
was 34.93 years, and the median age was 30.50 years. The most
prevalent section of the population is between 26-30 years of age.
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Question 1:
Birthdate Month
Day Year
N=84
AGES
RESPONDENTS
1-5 yrs.
2
2.38
6-10 yrs.
2
2.38
ll -15 yrs.
6
7.14
16-20 yrs.
12
14.28
21-25 yrs.
7
8.33
26-30 yrs.
13
15.47
31-35 yrs.
9
10.71
36-40 yrs.
9
10.71
41-45 yrs.
5
5.95
46-50 yrs.
4
4.76
51-65
5
5.95
over 65
10
11.90
Range = 3-89 years
Mean = 34.93 years
Median = 30.50 years
A total of 84 participants indicated their age on their
surveys. Six participants did not indicate their age. Ages
ranged from 3-89 years; the mean, or average age of the respondents,
was 34.93 years, and the median age was 30.50 years. The most
prevalent section of the population is between 26-30 years of age.
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Sex Respondents %
Male 41 47.67
Female 45 52.33
Disability
Classification Respondents % Sex
Mentally
Retarded 11 12.79 M(4) 36.36
F(7) 63.64
Physically/
Multi -Handicapped 12
13.93 M(5)
41.67
F(7)
58.33
Mentally I11 21
24.42 M(14)
66.67
F(7)
33.33
Aged 14
16.28 M(6)
42.86
F(8)
57.14
Alcoholics/
Addicts** - - - -
Economically
Disadvantaged 14 .16.28 M(2) 14.29
F(12) 85.71
Adult & Youth
Offenders/Problem
Youth 6 6.98 M(3) 50.00
F(3) 50.00
Blind/Visually
Impaired 2 2.33 M(2) 100.00
Deaf/Hearing
Impaired ** - - - -
** Information has not been received at the time of survey tabulation
and printing.
Donaents inaicatea tneir sex on Lneir
ng with an almost equal distribution of males
d 52.33% respectively.) The disabilities
entages of males and females are: females -
ales - physically handicapped; females - aged;
and females - economically disadvantaged.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19
N=85
Education
Respondents
o
1
6
7.05
2
1
1.17
3
3
3.52
4
-
-
5
2
2.35
6
2
2.35
7
4
4.70
8
14
16.47
9
4
4.70
10
2
2.35
11
5
5.88
12
21
24.70
13
3
3.52
14
3
3.52
15
2
2.35
16
4
4.70
17
-
-
18
1
1.17
19
3
3.52
20*
1
1.17
22*
1
1.17
Range= 0-22 Years
Mean = 9.73 Years
Median = 12 Years
The majority of respondents seem to have attained some degree
of a high school education. Less than 25% of the respondents attained
a higher level than seventh grade. Less than 50% of the respondents
attained a level of eleventh grade or less. Approximately 25%
completed high school and the remaining 25% have more than a high
school education, i.e., college, vocational school.
No account was made of those enrolled in special education classes.
* Write-in
Over half of the respondents (52.27%) indicated that they
were either single_or had never been married. Combining this
percentaSg with the 13.63% who are divorced and the 7.95% who
are widowed, we find that approximately 75% of our respondents
are single. Over one fourth of the respondents (26.13%) are married.
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Question 4: Please indicate your
marital
status by the proper code:
1 - single, never married
4
- divorced
2 - married
5
- widowed
3 - separated
Status Respondents
%
Single,
never married 46
52.27
Married 23
26.13
Separated -
-
Divorced 12
13.63
Widowed 7
7.95
Over half of the respondents (52.27%) indicated that they
were either single_or had never been married. Combining this
percentaSg with the 13.63% who are divorced and the 7.95% who
are widowed, we find that approximately 75% of our respondents
are single. Over one fourth of the respondents (26.13%) are married.
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i
1- student
2 - blue collar (Laborer, clerk,attendant, etc.)
3 - white collar (office supervisor, salesman, etc.)
4 - professional. (doctor, nurse, dentist, etc.)
5 - housewife
6 - not employed
7 - retired
8 — other (please list)
EM
Occupation
Respondents
%
student
22
24.72
blue collar
15
16.85
white collar
6
6.74
professional
5
5.62
housewife
11
12.36
not employed
13
14.61
retired
8
8.99
sheltered
employment *
6
6.74
other
3
3.37
Other (Listed)
Unemployable
2
Coach
1
The majority of our respondents (60.69%) are students,
housewives, unemployed, retired, working in sheltered employment,
or are unemployable. It appears that our population is in a lower
income bracket and would probably spend less on recreation than the
average person. It appears that program costs should be kept to a
minimum or that they be free of charge in order to stay within the
purchasing power of special populations.
* Additional Category.
M:M
Question 6: Please indicate your approximate annual income by the
proper code:
0 - no annual income
5
- $7500-$9999
1 - $600-$2000
6
- $10,000-$14,999
2 - $2000-$3999
7
- $15,000-$191999
3 - $4000-$5999
8
- $20,000-$24,000
4 - $6000-$7499
9
- over $25,000
Income
Respondents
no annual
income
38
45.23
0-$600*
1
1.19
$600-$2000
12
14.28
$2000-$3999
10
11.90
$4000-$5999
3
3.57
$6000-$7499
6
7.14
$7500-$9999
9
10.71
$10,000-$141999
2
2.38
$15,000-$191999
2
2.38
$20,000-$24,000
1
1.19
over $25,000
The majority of our respondents (60.70%) have annual
incomes of less than $2000. Approximately forty-five per cent
(45%) have no.annual income. One per cent (1.19%) have incomes
of between $0-$600 annually; and fourteen per cent (14.28%) fall
between $600-$2000 yearly. Itappearsthat if programs are offered
they should be free of charge or have a very minimal fee attached.
*Write-in
pruper coae:
1 - living
with spouse
2 - living
alone
3 - living
at home with both parents
4 - living
at home with one parent
5 - living
with relatives, not parents
6 - living
with friends, not related
7 - living
in collective living center (e.g.
center,
etc.)>
8 - other
(please list)
N=91
dormitory, senior citizens
Housing
Respondents
%
living with
spouse
19
20.87
living alone
13
14.28 '
home with
parents
7
7.69
home with
one parent
3
3.30
relatives
3
3.30
friends
5
5.50
collective
center
39
42.86
other
2
2.20
Other.(Listed)
Mark IV Apartments
Boarding
The largest area in housing is collective centers. It would
appear that the large number of respondents from collective centers stems
from policies of certain agencies which were reluctant to provide
names of persons in the community due to confidentiality. Also, many
members of special populations, especially the elderly and mentally
retarded, are now living in these collective centers in the community
as opposed to the large displaced institution. Another very large
segment of our population is not living in a normal family situation.
Not including collective centers, we find that 25.28% are living
alone, with relatives, with friends, in Mark IV apartments, or in a
boarding situation.
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N=86
Participation
Yes
No
Respondents %
45 52.33
41 47.67
Agency
YES
5
4
6
6
>, 4)
1
-
-
23
NO
1
4
; Cd
6
-
-
-
12
Community
YES
7
3
5
1
5
5
1
27
NO
4
4
10
-
1
10
1
30
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YES
5
4
6
6
1
1
-
-
23
NO
1
3
2
6
-
-
-
12
Community
YES
7
3
5
1
5
5
1
27
NO
4
4
10
-
1
10
1
30
Total Yes/No
responses for
each category
YES 12 7 11 7 6 6 1 = 50
NO 5 7 12 6 1 10 1 = 42
Over half of the respondents (52.33%) are presently
engaging in recreational activities. It appears that a large
percentage of these individuals are receiving services from various
agencies because they live at the agency or are out-patients with
that agency.
Approximately 25% of the participants are participating
in agency sponsored recreational programs. Approximately 30%
(29.34%) of the participants are participating in community
recreational programs. This means that 71.66% of our
respondents are not engaging in recreation in the community.
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A very large percentage of our respondents (47.13%)
engage in church sponsored activities. Such types of activities
would include services and pot lucks. Although church activities
are an outlet for social and spiritual upliftment, they do not
provide training in play or recreation skills.
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Arms Question 10 Do you currently participate
activities? Yes
in recreational
No',
(a) If so, .how often do you participate?
1 - participate three
(3) or more times
per week
2 - participate once
or twice per week
3 - participate once
or twice per month
4 - seldom participate
(b) When you participate,.how
1 - less than half
long do you usually
engage in that activity?
an
hour
2 - 30-60 minutes
3 - 1-2 hours
4 - more than 2 hours
Current Participation N
= 88
Participation
Respondents
Yes
66
75.00
No
22
25.00
Degree of Participation N
= 63
De ree
Respondents
3 or more/wk.
32
1-2 times/wk,
17
50.79
1-2 times/month
26.98
seldom
9
14.29
5
7.94
Length of Participation N
= 75
Length —�—
Respondents
%
less than 30 min.
5 --
30-60 min.
23
6.94
1-2 hrs.
31.94
more than 2 hrs.
34
10
47.22
13.89
At the present time it appears there is a high degree of
involvement in recreational activities. When one compares this
participation percentage to the participation and interest
responses given to the listed activities in Question #16, we find
a discrepency in participation levels. Participation and interest are
extremely low for all activities in Question #16. Thus, we can
assume that even though a majority of respondents participate in
recreational activities three or more times per week for a period
of 1-2 hours, the activities in which our respondents engage are
bland, sedentary type activities.
.Pk.
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1 - newspaper or fliers
2 - radio or television
3 - family members
4 - relatives
5 - friends, other than relatives
6 other (please list)
N = 77
Media
newspaper/
fliers
7
radio/TV
3
family
7
relatives
3
friends
29
agency*.
20
other
g
Other (Listed)
social work (1)
word of mouth (2)
letter (1)
church (1)
personal likes (1)
work/home activities
(1)
Respondents
9.09
3.90
9.09
3.90
37.66
25.97
10.39
Friends and agencies appear to be the major media sources
for participants to get information on recreation programs. Agencies
would be an excellent means of spreading the word about activities
because they have the backing of the community and are serving many
of our respondents at the present time.
* Additional category
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I - $0-$1.00
2 - $1.00-$2.50
3 - $2.50-$5.00
4 - $5.00-$10.00
5 - $10.00-$20.00
6 - over $20.00
R
Amount
Respondents
%
$041.00
47
55.29
$1.00-$2.50
12
14.12
$2.50-$S.Do
16
18.82
$5.00-$10.00
5
5.88
$10.00-$20.00
2
2.35
over $20.00
3
3.53
Participants spend very little on recreation at the present
time - 55.29% spend less than $1.00/week and 14.12% spend less than
12.50/week. This would seem to indicate that the participants are
economically unable to spend any more than this. In Question #6, it
was noted that the respondents have a very low income. Our
participants' low income is consistent with the amount spend on
recreation. This small amount spent on recreation may attest to the
fact that institutions provide many of these services for free.
Question 13: Would you spend more money on recreation if you had
a small additional income? Yes . No
N = 88
Income Respondents %
Yes 59 67,05
No 29 32.95
More than two-thirds(67.05%) of the respondents indicated
that they would spend more money on recreation if they had a small
additional income. This may indicate that people are interested in
participating in recreation and would do so if economically feasible.
N = 89
Vital Respondents %
Yes 79 88.76
No 10 11.24
Approximately eighty-nine per cent (88.76%) of the
respondents indicated, that recreation is a vital part of their
life. Since only 52% are engaging in recreational activities now
(Question 8), 36% of the respondents feel that recreation is a vital
part of their life but are not participating in activities at this
time. Thisappearsto be one area in which we have to make some
progress. One-third of our respondents are not receiving the
recreation to which they are entitled or want. These individuals
must become involved in some type of recreational programs.
Question 15: Do you feel that your recreational needs are
currently being met? Yes No
If yes, by what agency?
If no, please explain.
N = 84
Needs Respondents
Yes 44 52.38
No 40 47.62
If yes, by what agency: Oaknoll, Johnson County Home, Hospital
School, Goodwill, Iowa City Care Center, Psychopathic Hospital,
Country Club, Iowa City Recreation Center, VA Hospital, Girls'
Group Home, Youth Emergency Shelter, friends.
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A majority of the respondents (52.38%) feel their
recreational needs are being met. Most of those who said yes
indicated their needs are being met by structured agencies. This
shows that the 47.62% not receiving adequate services come from
outside structured, community agencies. They most likely live in
the community and do not have a structured program in which to
participate. This once again reinforces the need for a community
based recreation program.
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I
Question`16:7 Please list -your "par'ticipation ' and `interest involvement
in the following recreational activities by inserting the proper use
code in the space -beside the particular activity. Note: Please
fill in both categories for each activity -
Participation Code (PC)
1 - participates 3 or more
times per week, in season
2 - participates once or twice
per week, in season
3 - participates once or twice
per month, in season
4 - participates once a year
5 - does, not participate
Interest/Involvement Code (IIC)
1 - have a high interest in the
activity and would participate
if it was offered
2 - have an above average interest
in the activity and would participate
if it was offered.
3 - have an average interest in the
activity and would possibly
participate if it was offered
4 - have a below average interest
in the activity and would possibly
participate if it was offered
5 - have no interest in the activity
and would not participate if it
was offered
Example: If you participate in volleyball several times per week and
have an above average interest in that activity and would participate
if it was offered, your answer would be:
(PC) (IIC)
2 2
ACTIVITY PC IIC ACTIVITY PC IIC
Hunting Halloween Party
Flower Arranging
Swimming
Fishing
Cards
Movies
Group Singing
Storytelling
Social Dance
Puppet Shows
Bowling
Table Games -
Talent or Variety Shows
Metal Working -
Attend Plays
Basketball
Woodworking
Crotcheting/Knitting
Bicycling
Reading for Pleasure
Christmas Caroling
Trips to Concerts
Picnicking
Potlucks
Leatherworkin
Football
Square Dance
Chess
Checkers
Band Lessons
Camping
Volleyball
Needlework
Pottery Making
Hikin
Painting
Teas
Auto Mechanics
Gardenin
Poetry Reading
Creative Writing
Guitar Lessons
Folk Dance
Christmas Part
Baseball/Softball
ACTIVITY RESPONSES
1
2
3
4
5
Hunting
54
4
3
4
4
39
7.40%
5.55%
7.40%
7.40%
72.22%
Flower
65
2
2
3
4
54
Arranging
3.07%
3.07%
4.61%
6.15%
83.07%
Fishing
65
6
10
17
11
21
9.23%
15.38%
26.15%
16.92%
32.30%
Movies
65
9
16
30
1
9
13.84%
24.61%
46.15%
1.53%
13.84%
Story-
60
6
9
7
2
36
telling
10.00%
15.00%
11.66%
3.33%
60.00%
Puppet
62
2
5
4
4
47
Shows
3.22%
8.060-.
6.450-.
6.45%
75.08%
Table
63
5
11
21
4
22
Games
7.93%
17.46%
33.33%
6.34%
34.92%
Metal
61
3
3
3
4
48
Working
4.91%
4.91%
4.91%
6.55%
78.68%
Basketball
62
6
10
12
3
31
9.67%
16.12%
19.35%
4.83%
50.00%
Knitting/
63
6
5
1
4
47
Crotcheting
9.52%
7.93%
1.58%
6.34%
74.60%
Reading for
61
23
11
8
1
18
Pleasure
37.70%
18.03%
13.11%
1.63%
29.50%
Trips to
64
8
5
17
9
25
Concerts
12.50%
7.81%
26.56%
14.06%
39.06%
Pot Lucks
61
6
4
6
8
37
9.83%
6.55%
9.83%
13.11%
60.65%
Football
62
4
8
8
3
39
6.45%
12.90%
12.90%
4.83%
62.90%
Chess
64
4
6
7
-
47
6.25%
9.37%
10.93%
-
73.43%
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ACTIVITY RESPONSES
1
2
3
4
5
Band
62
3
5
3
1
50
Lessons
4.83%
8.06%
4.83%
1.61%
80.64%
Volleyball
64
11
5
10
10
28
17.18%
7.81%
15.62%
15.62%
43.75%
Pottery
64
2
3
9
2
48
Making
3.12%
4.68%
14.06%
3.12%
75.00%
Painting
63
6
3
8
5
41
9.52%
4.76%.
12.67%
7.93%
65.07%
Auto
61
4
1
7
2
47
Mechanics
6.55%
1.63%
11.47%
3.27%
77.04%
Poetry
62
3
1
5
2
51
Reading
4.83%
1.61%
8.06%
3.22%
82.25%
Guitar
63
3
7
6
6
42
Lessons
4.74%
11.11%
9.S2%
9.52%
65.07%
Christmas
62
15
2
4
30
11
Party
24.19%
3.22%
6.45%
48.38%
17.74%
Halloween
47
9
1'
3
23
11
Party
19.14%
2.12%
6.38%
48.93%
23.40%
Swimming
66
14
18
6
5
23
21.21%
27.27%
9.09%
7.57%
34.84%
Cards
65
14
10
15
5
21
21.53%
15.38%
23.07%
7.69%
32.30%
Group
62
5
7
10
9
31
Singing
8.06%
11.29%
16.12%
14.51%
50.00%
Social
62
7
7
11
9
28
Dance
11.29%
11.29%
17.74%
14.51%
45.16%
Bowling
60
6
8
12
8
26
10.00%
13.33%
20.00%
13.33%
43.33%
Talent
60
4
3
6
8
39
Shows
6.66%
5.00%
10.00%
13.33%
65.00%
Attend
61
2
4
10
9
36
PLays
3.27%
6.55%
16.39%
14.75%
59.01%
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ACTIVITY 'RESPONSES
1
2
3
4
5
Wood-
1
5
12
8
34
working
60
1.66%
8.33%
20.00%
13.33%
56.66%
Bicycling
63
8
10
7
3
35
12.69%
15.87%
11.11%
4.76%
55.55%
Christmas
61
6
3
4
16
32
Caroling
9.83%
4.91%
6.55%
26.22%
52.45%
Picnicking
61
8
13
20
7
13
13.11%
21.31%
32.78%
11.47%
21.31%
Leather-
60
2
S
6
6
41
working
3.33%
8.33%
10.00%
10.00%
68.33%
Square Dance
S9
1
3
8
4
43
1.690
5.08%
13.55%
6.77%
72.88%
Checkers
60
7
9
5
34
8,33%
11.66%
15.00%
8.33%
56.66%
Camping
62
6
6
14
8
28
9.67%
9.67%
22.58%
12.90%
45.16%
Needlepoint
60
4
6
7
1
42
6.66%
10.00%
11.66%
1.66%
70.00%
Hiking
61
7
7
13
8
26
11.47%
11.47%
21.31%
13.11%
59.01%
Teas
59
5
6
4
4
40
8.47%
10.16%
6.77%
6.77%
67.79%
Gardening-
62
2
9
13
5
33
3.22%
14.51%
20.96%
8.06%
53.22%
Creative
61
3
4
5
4
45
Writing
4.91%
6.55%
8.19%
6.S5%
88.52%
Folk Dance
60
3
3
3
2
49
5.00%
5.00%
5.00%
3.33%
81.66%
Softball/
60
9
8
7
7
29
Baseball
15.00%
13.33%
11.66%
11.66%
48.33%
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ACTIVITY RESPONSES
1
2
3
4
5
Hunting
50
12
2
7
2
27
24.00%
4.00%
14.00%
4.00%
54.00%
Flower
61
10
8
3
4
36
Arranging
16.39%
13.11%
4.91%
6.55%
59.01%
Fishing
67
19
8
7
14
19
28.35%
11.94%
10.44%
20.89%
28.35%
Movies
65
33
7
14
5
6
50.76%
10.76%
21.530.
7.69%
9.23%
Story-
62
12
8
10
3
29
telling
19.35%
12.90%
16.12%
4.83%
46.77%
Puppet
62
9
4
6
7
36
Shows
14.51%
6.45%
9.67%
11.29%
58.06%
Table
62
11
12
18
7
14
Games
17.74%
19.35%
29.03%
11.29%
22.58%
Metal
60
4
6
7
2
41
Working
6.66%
10.00%
11.66%
3.33%
68.33%
Basketball
62
12
7
13
4
26
19.35%
11.29%
20.96%
6.45%
41.93%
Knitting/
62
7
8
4
4
39
Crotcheting
11.29%
12.90%
6.45%
6.45%
62.90%
Reading for
61
27
10
8
2
14
Pleasure
44.26%
16.39%
13.11%
3.27%
22.95%
Trips to
61
21
8
10
4
18
Concerts
34.42%
13.11%
16.39%
6.55%
29.50%
Pot Lucks
60
16
14
5
6
19
26.66%
23.33%
8.33%
10.00%
31.66%
Football
66
13
10
5
6
32
19.69%
15.15%
7.57%
9.09%
48.48%
Chess
66
6
9
6
6
39
9.09%
13.63%
9.09%
9.09%
59.09%
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ACTIVITY RESPONSES
1
2
3
4
5
Band
60
7
7
5
4
37
Lessons
11.66%
11.66%
8.33%
6.66%
61,66%
Volleyball
63
19
8
6
8
22
30.15%
12.69%
9.52%
12.69%
34,92%
Pottery
63
12
5
7
4
35
Making
19.04%
7.93%
11.11%
6.34%
55.55%
Painting
65
14
7
7
4
33
21.53%
10.76%
10.76%
6.15%
50.76%
Auto
60
9
2
3
5
41
Mechanics
15.00%
3.33%
5.00%
8.33%
68.33%
Poetry
60
6
3
5
5
41
Reading
10.00%
5.00%
8.33%
8.55%
68.33%
Guitar
61
6
11
9
3
32
Lessons
9.83%
18.03%
14.75%
4.91%
52.45%
Christmas
63
36
7
5
7
8
Party
57.14%
11.11%
7.93%
11.11%
12.69%
Halloween
50
23
5
5
4
13
Party
46.00%
10.00%
10.00%
8.00%
26.00%
Swimming
66
28
9
9
6
14
42.42%
13.63%
13.63%
9.09%
21.21%
Cards
63
19
12
12
6
14
30.15%
19.04%
19.04%
9.52%
22.22%
Group
65
15
12
6
4
28
Singing
23.07%
18.46%
9.23%
6.15%
43.07%
Social
62
18
9
10
7
18
Dance
29.03%
14.51%
16.12%
11.29%
29.03%
Bowling
61
20
10
9
S
17
32.79%
16.39%
14.75%
8.19%
27.86%
Talent
61
6
11
7
10
27
Shows
9.83%
18.03%
14.47%
16.39%
44.26%
Attend
62
13
10
8
7
24
Plays
20.96%
16.12%
12.90%
11.29%
38.70%
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4
6.4S%
6
9.52%
8
12.90%
6
9.23%
9
14.75%
5
8.33%
10
16.12%
2
3.12%
3
4.83%
4
6.34%
3
5.00%
6
9.37%
5
8.06%
2
3.17%
5
8.03%
5
28
45.16%
28
44.44%
23
37.090-.
8
12.30%
28
45.90%
30
50.00%
21
33.87%
20
31.25%
37
59.67%
19
30.15%
34
56.66%
22
34.37%
36
58.06%
35
55.55%
23
38.33%
ACTIVITY RESPONSES
1
2
3
Wood-
62
12
6
12
working
19.35%
9.67%
19.35%
Bicycling
63
16
9
4
25.39%
14.28%
6.34%
Christmas
62
18
7
6
Caroling
29.03%
11.29%
9.67%
Picnicking
65
31
13
7
47.69%
20.00%
10.76%
Leather-
61
9
7
8
working
14.75%
11.47%
13.11%
Siquare
60
11
4
10
Dance
18.33%
6.66%
16.66%
Checkers
62
12
9
10
19.35%
14.51%
16.12%
Camping
64
25
12
5
39.06%
18.75%
7.81%
Needlepoint
62
5
10
7
8.06%
16.12%
11.29%
Hiking
63
24
7
9
38.09%
11.11%
14.28%
Teas
60
13
7
3
21.66%
11.66%
5.00%
Gardening
64
18
8
10
28.12%
12.50%
15.62%
Creative
62
8
8
5
Writing
12.90%
12.90%
8.06%
Folk Dance
63
10
7
9
15.87%
11.11%
14.28%
Softball/
60
17
8
7
Baseball
28.33%
13.33%
11.66%
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4
6.4S%
6
9.52%
8
12.90%
6
9.23%
9
14.75%
5
8.33%
10
16.12%
2
3.12%
3
4.83%
4
6.34%
3
5.00%
6
9.37%
5
8.06%
2
3.17%
5
8.03%
5
28
45.16%
28
44.44%
23
37.090-.
8
12.30%
28
45.90%
30
50.00%
21
33.87%
20
31.25%
37
59.67%
19
30.15%
34
56.66%
22
34.37%
36
58.06%
35
55.55%
23
38.33%
Question 16 - Responses 1=3.added for total favorable percentage
PARTICIPATION
Hunting - 13.35%
Flower Arranging - 10.75%
Fishing - S0.76%
Movies - 84.60%
Storytelling -"36.66%
Puppet Shows - 17.75%
Table Games - 58.72%
Basketball 45.14%
Metal Working - 14.73%
Crotcheting - 19.03%
Reading - 68.84%
Concerts - 46.87%
Pot Lucks - 26.61%
Football 32.25%
Chess - 26.55%
Band Lessons - 17.72%
Volleyball- 40.61%
Pottery - 21.86%
Painting - 26.97%
Auto Mechanics- 19.65%
Poetry - 14.50%
Guitar Lessons - 25.39%
Christmas Party - 33.86%
Halloween Party - 27.64%
Swimming - 57.57%
Cards - 59.98%
Group Singing - 35.47%
Social Dance - 40.32%
Bowling - 43.33
Talent Shows - 21.66%
Plays - 26.21%
Woodworking - 29.99%
Bicycling - 39.67%
Caroling - 21.29%
Picnicking - 67.20%
Leather working - 21.66%
Square Dance - 20.32%
Checkers - 34.99%
Camping - 41.92%
Needlepoint - 28.32%
Hiking-,- 44.25%
Teas - 25.40%
Gardening - 38.69%
Creative Writing - 19.65%
Folk Dance - 15.00%
Softball/Baseball - 39.99%
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INTEREST
Hunting - 42.00%
Flower Arranging - 34.41%
Fishing - 50.73%
Movies - 83.05%
Storytelling - 48.37%
Puppet Shows - 30.63%
Table Games - 66.12%
Basketball - 51.60%
Metal Working - 28.32%
Crotcheting - 30.64%
Reading - 73.76%
Concerts - 63.92%
Pot Lucks - 58.32%
Football - 42.41%
Chess - 31.81%
Band Lessons - 31.65%
Volleyball - 52.36%
Pottery - 38.08%
Painting - 43.05%
Auto Mechanics - 23.33%
Poetry - 23.43%
Guitar Lessons -42.61%
Christmas Party - 76.18%
Halloween Party - 66.00%
Swimming - 69.68%
Cards - 68.23%
Group Singing - 50.76%
Social Dance - 59.66%
Bowling - 63.92%
Talent Shows - 42.33%
Plays - 49.98%
Woodworking - 48.37%
Bicycling - 46.01%
Caroling - 49.99%
Picnicking - 78.45%
Leather working - 39.33%
Square Dance - 41.65%
Checkers - 49.98%
Camping - 65.62%
Needlepoint - 35.47%
Hiking - 63.48%
Teas - 38.32%
Gardening - 56.24%
Creative Writing - 33.86%
Folk Dance - 41.26%
Softball/Baseball - 53.32%
Participation
Interest
1.
Movies
1.
Movies
2.
Reading for Pleasure
2.
Picnicking
3.
Picnicking
3.
Christmas Party
4.
Cards
4.
Reading for Pleasure
5.
Table Games
S.
Swimming
6.
Swimming
6.
Cards
7.
Fishing
7.
Table Games
8.
Trips to Concerts
8.
Halloween Party
9.
Basketball
9.
Camping
10.
Hiking
10.
Trips to Concerts
Bowling
11.
Bowling
11.
Hiking
12.
Camping
12.
Social Dance
13.
Volleyball
13.
Pot Lucks
14.
Social Dance
14.
Gardening
15.
Softball/Baseball
15.
Softball/Baseball
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DATA ANALYSIS
Question 16
PARTICIPATION
MOVIES - Fifty-five individuals (84.60%) indicated they attended movies
in their free time. The majority of these individuals (46.150)
participated once or twice a month.
READING FOR PLEASURE - Forty-two individuals (68.840) indicated they read
for pleasure in their free time. The majority of these
individuals (37.70%) read for pleasure on three or more
occasions per week.
PICNICS - Forty-one individuals (67.20%) indicated that they went on
picnics in their free time. Approximately 33% indicated that
they went on picnics once or twice per month in season and
21.31% indicated that they went on picnics once or twice per
week in season.
CARDS - Fifty-nine individuals (59.97%) indicated that they played cards
during their free time. Of these 39 individuals, 21.53%
indicated that they played cards three or more times per
week, and 23.07% indicated that they played cards once or
twice per month.
TABLE GAMES - Thirty-seven individuals (58.72%) indicated that they
played table games.. Of these thirty seven, 21(33.33%) played
table games once or twice per month.
SWIMMING - Thirty-eight individuals (57.579ef indicated that they swim
during their leisure time. Of these 38, 14 individuals(21.21)
swim three or more times per week in season and 18
individuals (27.27%) swim once or twice per week in season.
FISHING - Thirty-three individuals (50.76%) indicated that they fish
during their leisure time. Of this percentage, 26.15%
(individuals) fish once or twice per month in season.
CONCERTS - Thirty individuals.(46.87%) indicated that they attend
concertsduring their free time. A majority of the
individuals (26.56%) attend concerts once or twice per month
in season.
BASKETBALL - Twenty-eight individuals (45.14%) indicated that they
participated in basketball during their free time. Of these
twenty -eight, ten (16.12%) play basketball once or twice per
week in season, and 12 individuals (19.35%) play basketball
once or twice per month in season.
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HIKING - Twenty-seven individuals (44.25%) indicated that they went
hiking. Thirteen individuals (21.31%) said that they went
hiking once or twice per month in season.
BOWLING - Twenty-six individuals (43.33%) indicated that they went bowling
in their free time. Of this - percentage, twenty per cent (20%)
said that they bowled once or twice per month.
CAMPING - Twenty-six individuals (41.92%) indicated that they went
camping during season. A majority (22.58%) indicated that
they went camping once or twice per month in season.
VOLLEYBALL - Twenty-six individuals (40.61%) indicated that they
played volleyball during their free time. Eleven individuals
(17..18%) said that they played volleyball three or more times
per week and ten individuals (15.62%) indicated that they
played volleyball once or twice per month.
SOCIAL DANCE - Twenty-five individuals (40.32%) indicated that they
danced in their leisure time. Approximately 18% indicated that
they danced once or twice per month.
SOFTBALL/BASEBALL - Thirty-four individuals (39.99%) indicated that they
played softball/baseball in season during their free time.
Participation was quite evenly divided in this sport. Nine
individuals (15%) indicated that they played ball three or
more times per week in season; eight individuals (13.33%)
indicated that they played ball once or twice per week in
season; and seven individuals (11.66%) indicated that they
played ball once or twice per month in season.
INTEREST
MOVIES - Fifty-four individuals (83.05%)indicated that they would
attend movies if they were offered. A large majority (50.76%)
indicated that they have a high interest in movies and would
attend them if they were offered.
PICNICS - Fifty-one individuals (78.45%) indicated that they would go
on picnics if they were offered. A majority of the individuals
(47.69%) indicated that they had a high interest in picnicking
and would go on them if offered.
CHRISTMAS PARTY - Forty-eight individuals (76.18%) indicated that they
would participate in Christmas parties if they were held.
Three-fourths of the individuals (57.14%) indicated that they
had a high interest in Christmas parties and would participate
if they were offered.
READING FOR PLEASURE - Forty-five individuals (73.76%) indicated that
they would enjoy reading during their leisure time. A majority
of the individuals (44.26%) indicated they had a high interest
in reading and would do so if they had time or if some type of
literary club was offered.
SWIMMING - Forty, -six individuals (69.68%) indicated that they had an
interest in swimming and would participate if it was offered.
A majority of the individuals (42.45%) indicated that they had
a high interest in swimming and would participate in this
activity if it was offered.
CARDS - Forty-three individuals (68.23%) indicated that they had an
interest in playing cards and would participate if they were
offered. Nineteen individuals (30.15%) indicated that they had
a high interest in cards and would play cards if they were
offered.
TABLE GAMES - Forty-one individuals (66.12%) indicated their interest
in table games and indicated that they would participate if
offered. Eighteen individuals (29.03%) responded that they
had an average interest in table games and would possibly
participate if they were offered.
HALLOWEEN PARTY - Thirty-three individuals (66%) indicated that they
had an interest in participating in Halloween parties.
Forty-six per cent (46%) of the individuals indicated that they
had a high interest in the activity and would participate if
it was offered.
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CAMPING - Forty-two individuals.:(65:62%).;indicated their interest
in camping. .Twenty-five 'individuals (39.06%) indicated that
they have a high interest in camping and would participate if
it was offered.
TRIPS TO CONCERTS - Thirty-nine individuals (63.92%) indicated that
they have an interest in attending concerts. A majority of
the individuals (34.42%) indicated that they have a high
interest in attending concerts and would participate if such
trips were offered.
BOWLING - Thirty-nine individuals (63.92%) indicated that they have
an interest in bowling. Approximately 50% (32.78%) of the
individuals indicated that they have a high interest in
bowling and would participate in this activity if it was
made available for them.
HIKING - Forty individuals (63.48%) indicated their interest in hiking.
Twenty-four individuals (38.09%) indicated that they have a
high interest in hiking and would participate in that activity.
SOCIAL DANCE - Thirty-seven individuals (59.66%) indicated that they had
some interest in social dancing. Approximately 50% (29.03%)
said that they have a high interest in social dance and would
participate if it was offered.
POT LUCKS - Thirty-five individuals ( 58.32% ) indicated their interest
in participating in pot lucks. Sixteen individuals (26.66%)
indicated that they have a high interest in attending/
participating in pot lucks and fourteen individuals (23.33%)
indicated that they have an above average interest in pot
lucks and would participate if they were offered.
GARDENING - Thirty-six individuals (56.24%) indicated their interest
in gardening. Fifty per cent indicated that they have a high
interest in gardening and would engage in that activity if
possible.
SOFTBALL/BASEBALL -Thirty-two individuals (53.32%) indicated that they
have an interest in baseball/softball. A majority of the
individuals (28.33%) indicated that they had a high interest
in this sport and would participate in this activity if it
was offered.
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MECHANICAL LIVINGCRAFTS
SPORTS
INTELLECTUAL
SPORTS
Movies
Hiking
Reading
Swimming
Picnicking
Camping
Concerts
Basketball
Cards
Table Games
Fishing
Social Dance
Bowling
Volleyball
Baseball/
Softball
Classification of the 15 most interested in activities into the
Leisure Counseling Code. Future Participation
EASY
ADVENTURE MECHANICAL CRAFTS LIVING
INTELLECTUAL
EGO
RECOGNITION
Camping Movies Reading
Swimming
Hiking Picnicking Concerts
Bowling
Christmas
Softball/
Party
Baseball
Cards
Table Games
Halloween
Party
Social Dance
Pot Lucks
Gardening
The majority of .activities now participated in fall
into two categories - sports and slow living. An attempt should be
made in program development so that all program areas are represented
by various activities.
The majority of activities in which survey participants
indicated an interest fall in the easy living category. Some interest
is also shown in the ego recognition and adventure categories. It
appears that the high correlation between the slow living and easy
living categories is due to two factors. One is that if people are
current y participating in an activity they usually have an interest
in that activity. Another reason is that if people are unfamiliar
with an activity -they are reluctant to participate in that activity,
thus exhibiting a low interest level in that activity.
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Question #14 and #15.
A comparison was made between the respondents in Question #10
who indicated that they participated in recreational activities and
if they felt that recreation played a vital part in their lives.
(Question #14) Sixty-six (66) responded "yes" to Question 010 and of
those 66, only five (5) indicated that they did not feel that recreation
was a vital part of their life.
In comparing the "yes" respondents in Question #10 with Question
#15, the results show that twenty-eight (28) of the respondents felt
that their recreational needs were not being met.
It appears that the individuals now participating in recreational
activities feel that recreation is a very important part of their
life. Approximately half of the respondants feel that their recreational
needs are not being met. This indicates that approximately 50% of our
respondetnts are not receiving the recreational and leisure time services
which are essential to their growth and development. The above figures
demonstrate the "Need for a Community Based Recreational Programs for
Special Populations".
Comparison of "No" Respondents in Question #10 with Question #14 and #15.
Twenty-two (22) respondents indicated that they were not currently
participating in recreational programs. Of these 22 responde=nts, 16
felt that recreation was a vital part of their life. Also, of the 22
respondents, 13 felt that their recreational needs were not currently
being fulfilled.
It appears that the majority of individuals currently not part-
icipating in recreational activities feel that recreation is an import-
ant part of their life. A majority also feel that their recreational
needs are not being met. This indicates that the respondents who are
currently not participating in recreational activities do in fact con-
sider leisure time activities and recreation as a vital component of
their life style.
These statistics indicate.that the respondents are supportative
of additional leisure time and recreational opportunities.
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Question #14 and #15.
A comparison was made between the respondents in Question #10
who indicated that they participated in recreational activities and
if they felt that recreation played a vital part in their lives.
(Question #14) Sixty-six (66) responded "yes" to Question 010 and of
those 66, only five (5) indicated that they did not feel that recreation
was a vital part of their life.
In comparing the "yes" respondents in Question #10 with Question
#15, the results show that twenty-eight (28) of the respondents felt
that their recreational needs were not being met.
It appears that the individuals now participating in recreational
activities feel that recreation is a very important part of their
life. Approximately half of the respondants feel that their recreational
needs are not being met. This indicates that approximately 50% of our
respondetnts are not receiving the recreational and leisure time services
which are essential to their growth and development. The above figures
demonstrate the "Need for a Community Based Recreational Programs for
Special Populations".
Comparison of "No" Respondents in Question #10 with Question #14 and #15.
Twenty-two (22) respondents indicated that they were not currently
participating in recreational programs. Of these 22 responde=nts, 16
felt that recreation was a vital part of their life. Also, of the 22
respondents, 13 felt that their recreational needs were not currently
being fulfilled.
It appears that the majority of individuals currently not part-
icipating in recreational activities feel that recreation is an import-
ant part of their life. A majority also feel that their recreational
needs are not being met. This indicates that the respondents who are
currently not participating in recreational activities do in fact con-
sider leisure time activities and recreation as a vital component of
their life style.
These statistics indicate.that the respondents are supportative
of additional leisure time and recreational opportunities.
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Question 17
List your three (3) most favorite activities:
N=221
Note: The number of responses for each activity are in parenthesis
after the activity.
ACTIVITY
Fishing (15)
Swimming (14)
Camping (12)
Movies (11)
Reading for Pleasure (10)
Bowling (9)
Bicycling (9)
Picnicking (8)
Watching Television (8)
Gardening (6)
Softball/Baseball (6)
Hunting (5)
Bingo (5)
Basketball (5)
Dancing (4)
Volleyball (4)
Listening to Music (3)
Sewing (3)
Roller skating (3)
Tennis (3)
Golf (3)
Story Hour (3)
Photography (2)
Horseback Riding (2)
Walking (2)
Knitting (2)
Crotcheting (2)
Auto Mechanics (2)
Pot Lucks (2)
Painting (2)
Cooking (2)
Stories (2)
Sports (2)
Singing (2)
Playing Pool (2)
Embroidery (2)
Going to Parties (2)
Writing (2)
Baking (1)
Traveling (1)
ACTIVITY
Collecting things (1)
Studying Geneology (1)
Playing the Guitar (1)
Church (1)
Circus (1)
Car Rides (1)
Ceramics (1)
Boating (1)
Listening to the Radio
Football (1)
Observing (1)
Puzzles (1)
Miniature Golf (1)
Concerts (1)
Mechanics (1)
Crafts (1)
Drama (1)
Conversation (1)
Games (1)
Cleaning (1)
Band Lessons (1)
Cards (1)
Eating out (1)
Flower Arranging (1)
Playing Pretend (1)
Motorcycle Riding (1)
Table Games (1)
Sailing (1)
Water Skiing (1)
Working (1)
Eating (1)
Sleeping (1)
Smoking Pot (1)
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(1)
Question 17
Top 15 Activities
1. Fishing (15)
2. Swimming (14)
3. Camping (12)
4. Movies (11)
5. Reading for Pleasure (10)
6. Bowling (9)
7. Bicycling (9)
8. Picnicking (8)
9. Watching Television (8)
10. Gardening (6)
11. Softball/Baseball (6)
12. Hunting (5)
13. Basketball (5)
14. Bingo (5)
15. Dancing (5)
It appears that from the most favorite activities listed
above, the greatest interest lies in the area of outdoor/nature
activities. Programs should definitely be developed or expanded upon
in these areas. At the same time, other activities should be
developed so that individuals are exposed to more areas and can
increase their knowledge and skills of recreational activities.
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Question 18
List three (3) activities you dislike most:
N=120
ACTIVITY
Ball Games (8)
Football (8)
Square Dancing (6)
Swimming (5)
Sports (5)
Knitting (4)
Needlepoint (4)
Hunting (4)
Golf (3)
Tennis (3)
Chess (3)
Bicycling (3)
Track (3)
Reading for Pleasure (3)
Watching.Television (2)
Singing (2)
Cards (2)
Teas (2)
Poetry (2)
Fishing _(2)
Working with Hands (2)
Camping (2)
Volleyball (2)
Basketball (2)
Movies (2)
Auto Mechanics (2)
Leatherwork (2)
Gardening (2)
Bumper Pool.(1)
Secretarial Work (1)
Cleaning (1)
Crotcheting (1)
Talent Shows (1)
Basketweaving (1)
Roller skating (1)
Table Games (1)
Boating (1)
Games (1)
Bowling (1)
Loud Parties (1)
Concerts (1)
ACTIVITY
Folk Dance (1)
Physical Activities (1)
Wrestling (1)
Woodworking (1)
Church Socials (1)
Metal Work (1)
Puppet Shows (1)
Storytelling (1)
Flower Arranging (1)
Sewing (1)
Bridge (1)
Band Lessons (1)
Getting Busted (1)
School (1)
War (1)
Prisons (1)
Getting Hasselled (1)
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Question 18`
Top 14 Activities
1. Ball Games (8)
2. Football (8)
3. Square Dancing (6)
4. Swimming (5)
S. Sports (5)
6. Knitting (4)
7. Needlework (4)
8. Hunting (4)
9. Golf (3)
10. Tennis (3)
11. Chess (3)
12. Bicycling (3)
13. Track (3)
14. Reading for Pleasure (3)
There is a definite dislike of sports in the activities
which are least liked. This could be due partly to the fact that
we have become saturated with sports on television and that sports
are usually considered the best and only means of recreation.
Our program should attempt to balance the activities in all program
areas.
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Slightly more than seventy-six per cent (76.83%) of the
respondents said they would participate in a community based
recreation program for special populations. It appears that we
have consumer support for this project, although the total favorable
percentage could be somewhat higher.
KecreationOCenteryberanpappropriatedplacelfor youytooattendy
recreational activities? Yes No
N = 83 0
Appropriate Respondents
Yes 72 86.75
No 11 13.25
As indicated by survey participants, it appears that the
recreation center would definitely be a very favorable place in
which to develop a community based recreation program for special
populations.
Question 21: Are you willing to pay a small fee for the use of
community facilities(equipment, supplies, lesson instruction)?
Yes No
N=82 %
Fee Respondents
Yes 49 59.76
No 33 40.24
Concerning the matter of charging a fee, 60% of the
participants said they would be willing to pay a small fee for use
of facilities. Possibly a fee could be rendered just to cover
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Question 22: What time do you have available for recreation?
(Circle) Morning Afternoon Evening
N = 114(Some participants gave more than one answer)
Time Respondents %
Morning 12 10.53
Afternoon 3S 30.70
Evening 60 52.63
Weekends* 7 6.14
According to the survey respondents, 52.63% indicated
that evenings would be the best time for them to engage in
recreational activities. It appears that this percentage
could be due to the fact that respondents work, go to school,
or are engaged in other activities during the day. Some type of
afternoon program could also be developed, if feasible, because
30% of the respondents indicated that afternoons would be a
good time for them to participate in recreational activities.
* Write-in
-i1•6u a.m.
1:30-2 p.m.
-5 p.m.
-7 P.m.
-9:30 P.M.
5-7 p.m.
7-9:30 p.m.
Total day
Responses
21 19 17 18 17 17 24
17.95% 23.17% 18.28% 20.22% 18.48% 20.00% 17.65%
23 35 35 35 37 34 35
23.08% 42.68% 40.86% 39.33% 40.22% 40.00% 25.74%
117 82 93 89 92 85 136
* Individuals indicated more than one day.
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Breakdown by
Days*
Sun.
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Sat.
9-11:30 a.m. 15
12.82%
8
9.76%
6
6.45%
6
6.74%
8
8.70%
6
7.06%
20
14.71%
11:30-2 p.m. 14
7
8
7
6
7
20
11.97%
8.54%
8.60%
7.87%
6.54%
8.24%
14.71%
2-5 p.m. 40
34.19%
23
28.05%
24
25.87%
23
25.84%
24
26.09%
21
24.71%
37
27.21%
5-7 p.m.
7-9:30 p.m.
Total day
Responses
21 19 17 18 17 17 24
17.95% 23.17% 18.28% 20.22% 18.48% 20.00% 17.65%
23 35 35 35 37 34 35
23.08% 42.68% 40.86% 39.33% 40.22% 40.00% 25.74%
117 82 93 89 92 85 136
* Individuals indicated more than one day.
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As indicated by the survey respondents, the most favorable days
on which to offer.programs appear to be Saturdays and Sundays. The
times which were indicated as most favorable during the weekend were
7-9:30 p.m, and 2-5 p.m. These same two time blocks also received
a larger number of responses for weekdays than any other time block.
* Individuals indicated more than one favorable time.
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1.;
Zuestion 23:
Continued.
Breakdown by
Hours*
9-11:30
11:30-2
2-5
5-7
7-9:30
Sunday
15
14
40
21
27
21.74%
20.29%
20.83%
15.79%
11.20%
Monday
8
7
23
19
35
11.59%
10.14%
11.98%
14.290
14.52%
Tuesday
6
8
24
17
38
8.70%
11.57%
12.50%
14.29%
15.77%
Wednesday
6
7
23
18
35
8.70%
10.14%
11.98%
13.53%
14.52%
Thursday
8
6
24
17
37
11.59%
8.70%
12.50%
12.78%
15.35%
Friday
6
7
21
17
34
8.70%
10.14%
10.94%
14.29%
14.11%
Saturday
20
20
37
24
3S
28.99%
28.99%
19.27%
18.05%
14.52%
Total time
responses
69
69
192
133
241
As indicated by the survey respondents, the most favorable days
on which to offer.programs appear to be Saturdays and Sundays. The
times which were indicated as most favorable during the weekend were
7-9:30 p.m, and 2-5 p.m. These same two time blocks also received
a larger number of responses for weekdays than any other time block.
* Individuals indicated more than one favorable time.
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N = 93(Respondents indicated more than one activity format)
Type Respondents %
Individual 19 20.43
Small Group 58 62.37
Large Group 16 17.20
Small group activities received the strongest support
(62.37%). This appears to be due in part to the fact that many of
our survey respondents have had little opportunity for outside
social interaction, especially those living in collective centers,
and they are somewhat afraid to interact with large numbers of
people. Also, a stronger bond of friendship and support can be
developed in a small group than in a large group due to the number
of people involved.
Question 25: Are you interested in participating in recreational
activities with your family if it is feasible? Yes No
—
N = 79
Participation Respondents %
Yes 56 70.89
No 23 29.11
Participating in recreational activities with family
members received a very large favorable response. This correlates
somewhat to small group participation, because, in essence, the
family is'a small group. It also appears that the entire family
could benefit from participating together because a greater
number of individuals can be exposed to recreational activities.
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N = 138(Some participants checked more than one problem)
Problem Responses %
Transportation 44 31.88
Cost 42 30.43
Family 9 6.52
Architectural
Barriers 7 5.07
Social Barriers 25 18.12
Other 11 7.97
Other (Listed)
Equipment School Schedule(2)
Dressing Lack of interest
Dislike of Programs No time(2)
Baby sitters Confined to bed
Age
Two problems, of equal importance, encountered by the
respondents in their attempt to engage in recreational activities
were transportation and cost(31.88% and 30.43% respectively).
Another problem of some proportion is that of social barriers
(18.12%)
Thus, it appears that some type of transportation
system will have to be initiated - either car pools or possibly
a center vehicle. Costs again must be kept to a minimum and
attempts should be made not to assess a fee unless absolutely
necessary. Also, it appears that there must be some form of
public education. This must be aimed at making the community
aware of their special populations and how they can and should be
allowed to participate in community activities. The "special
populations" must also be educated so as to breakdown or dispel
some of their stereotypes about the community.
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N=85
Transportation Respondents o
Yes 61 71.76
No 24 28.24
The data shows that 71.76% of the respondents have some
means of transportation. This high percentage could possibly be
due to the fact that agencies or families of the participants
drive them. These statistics also correlate between Question #26
and Question #27. In Question #26, thirty-one per cent(31.88%)
of the respondents indicated that they had no means of transportation.
Question #27 shows that 71.76% of the respondents have some means of
transportation. When added, these two percentages add up to just
over 100%.
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Question 28: If you have
an available
means or transportation, wnaL
is it?
1 - automobile
5 -
motorcycle
2 - bicycle
6 -
walk
3 - neighbor's vehicle
7 -
other (please list)
4 - public transportation
N = 95(Some participants
checked several means of transportation)
Mode
Responses
a
Automobile
40
42.11
Bicycle
7
7.37
Neighbor's vehicle
2
2.11
Public transportation
11
11.58
Motorcycle
1
1.05
Walk
27
28.42
Agency vehicle*
6
6.32
Other
1
1.05
Other (Listed)
Trailer
The largest mode of transportation employed by our
participants is automotive vehicles - bus, car, agency vehicles -
(63.17%) The next largest mode of transportation is walking
(28.42%). This is another reason why the favorable response
in Question #27 was so high. Many of our participants walk.
* Additional Category
1. The average age of the population surveyed is 34.93 years old
and the median age was 30.50 years.
2. Survey respondents were approximately equally divided between the
sexes: males (47.67%) and females (52.33%)
3. The population surveyed has an average or slightly higher amount
of formal education. Fifty per cent (50%) of the population have
a high school diploma or higher.
4. Approximately 75% of the respondents are single.
S. Approximately 60% of the respondents are in the lower income
brackets, with annual incomes of less than $2000.00.
6. Forty-five per cent (45%) of the respondents have no annual
income at all.
7. Approximately 70% of the respondents are not living in a
"normal";family situation. A large percentage (42.86%) of the
respondents are living in collective centers.
8. Approximately 72% (71.66%) of the respondents are not currently
participating in any community or public recreation programs.
9. Approximately forty-eight per cent (47.13%) of the respondents
are currently participating in church sponsored activities.
10. The highest percentage of participation by the respondents is
provided by agencies or collective living centers in a segmented
manner. In other words, there is no consistent program
concerning recreational activities.
11. Service agencies and friends of the respondents provide the
information and means for participation in most recreational
activities.
12. Approximately fifty-six per cent (55.29%) of the participants
spend less than $1.00/week on recreational activities and 14.12%
spend less than $2.50/week on recreational activities.
13. Respondents would spend more money on recreational pursuits if
they had a small additional income. The respondents indicated
their interest in recreational activities and would increase
their level of participation if economically feasible.
14. A large majority of the respondents(88.76%) feel that
recreation is a vital part of their life.
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15. Approximately forty-eight per cent(47.62%) of the respondents
feel that their recreational needs are not being met. Those
receiving adequate services indicate that their needs are
being met through structured programs provided by service
agencies in the community.
16. There is a strong correlation between the activities participated
in and those in which a high interest was shown. Twelve (12)
of the activities currently participated in are also found
in the top 15 activities of the high interest list.
Slow living and easy living activities are the most popular
of all activities.
17. Approximately seventy-seven per cent(76.83%) of the
respondents indicated that they would participate in a community
based recreation program for special populations. This
indicates consumer support for this project.
18. Respondents have favorably indicated (86.75%) that the Iowa
City Recreation Center would be the most favorable place
in which to develop the program.
19. Costs must be kept to a minimum, and if at all possible
activities should be free, because the majority of our
participants are in the lower income brackets.
20. Saturday and Sunday evenings (7-9:30 p.m. ) would be the
best times in which to hold program activities. Afternoons
(2-5 p.m.) also received strong support and if the funds,
equipment, and facilities were available this would also be
a favorable time in which to develop programs.
21. Activities should be held in a small group format.
22. Family activities should be offered.
23. Transportation and costs are the participants' two biggest
problems. Some type of transportation system must be
developed and an available source of funds secured so that
individuals unable to pay for programs will still be able to
participate in them. Special populations must also be
integrated into community activities so as to lessen the
social barriers now existing between them.
1. That the program be established by September 15th and continue
for a one year period at which time it will be evaluated by
the Advisory Committee.
2. An Advisory Committee should be established which will select
the populations this project will serve in its first year
of operation.This committee shall be comprised of the
Iowa City Park and Recreation Director, Recreation Education
Program personnel, agency directors, and special populations
consumers and will serve as the project's governing body.
3. That the program be designed to widen the leisure life styles
of the participants. Based on the findings that the survey
respondents have very limited involvement in recreational
activities and limited resources available to them, it is
recommended that a community based demonstration program be
established to meet the needs of existing special populations
in Iowa City.
4. That support be forth coming from the Iowa City Park and
Recreation Commission and administration and related human
"" services agencies.
5. A good working relationship should be established between the
churches and service agencies in Iowa City. Both have contact
with special populations in Iowa City and they could serve as
a media for informing individuals of the recreational programs
available to them.
6. Programs should be free of charge.
7. Activities should be offered in all program areas so that
participants can broaden their skills in and knowledge of
recreational activities.
8. The program should be aimedat serving those individuals
living in the community who are not receiving any agency
or community services at this time, but should not exclude
those who reside in collective living centers and institutions
who are in the process of returning to the community.
9. Programs should emanate at the Iowa City Recreation Center
and promote utilization and normalization of existing
community facilities.
10. Small groups should serve as the main activity format and
participants should be integrated into community activities
whenever possible.
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13. A transportation system should be developed so that participants
can come to the recreation center. Car pools, use of existing
mass transit, and mini transit systems, i.e., S.E.A.T.S. are
possible transportation sources.
14. That the Iowa City Park and Recreation administrators accept
this report as submitted and provide written approval for
the project committee to develop a sample program which will
be presented on or before July 26th for their approval.
Approval of the sample program would constitute an agreement
to provide special populations programs for fall and spring
1974-75 by the project committee.
AGENCY SENT RECEIVED
Mr. Robert -Lee X
''R% Iowa City Recreation Center
220 S. Gilbert
338-5493
Mr. Garrett Williams x
Iowa City Care Center
Rochester Rd. & Scott Blvd.
Mr. Verne R. Kelley x
Mid -Eastern Iowa Community'
Mental Health Center
302 S. Gilbert
338-7884
Mr. Ralph H. Rieks x
State Psychopathic Hospital
University of Iowa
353-5517
Mr. Curtis Purington x
MaorisYouth Employment Program
114 S. Clinton
338-3077
Mr. James Goldman- x
t•+ Lutheran Social Services
1500 Sycamore
351-4880
Mr. Hal Farrier x
Iowa Security Medical Facility
Hwy 218 Oakdale
626-2391
Ms. Jane Wright x
Beverly Manor Convalescent Center
605 Greenwood Drive
338-7912
Mr. James Swain x
United Action for Youth
311 N. Linn
338-7518
Mr. Gordon Howard x
University of Iowa
353-6808
Mr. Robert -Shaw x
Youth Emergency Shelter
AVW, 517 E. Washington
337-7538
X
x
x
x
FA
V.4
Mrs. Lorna L. Mathes
Johnson County Chapter
American Red Cross
229 Iowa Avenue
337-2119
Dr. R, R. Rembolt/
Mrs. Jane Ford
University Hospital School
University of Iowa
Rembolt - 353-5847
Ford — 353-3096
Mr. Stephen Dailey
Riverview Release Center
462-3504
04
X
FY
Mr. Dean Walters X
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
701 Oaknoll Drive
351-1720
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04
F
X'
M
AGENCY
SENT:
RECEIVED
Mr. Ken Miner
X
X
Goodwill Industries
1410 1st Avenue
337-4158
Mrs. Kathleen Kelly
X
X
Visiting Nurses Association
1115 Gilbert Court
337-9686
Mr. Mel Mc Morris
X
X
Project Hope
1005 Muscatine Avenue
351-1090
Ms. Roberta Patrick
X
X
Johnson County Y.W.C.A.
14J S. Dubuque
351-3221
Mr. Russell Proffitt/
X
X
Ms. Eileen Gehring
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
RR 1
338-3696
Mr. Larry Griffin
X
X
Hawkeye Area Council, B.S.A.
319-393-8426
Mrs. Lorna L. Mathes
Johnson County Chapter
American Red Cross
229 Iowa Avenue
337-2119
Dr. R, R. Rembolt/
Mrs. Jane Ford
University Hospital School
University of Iowa
Rembolt - 353-5847
Ford — 353-3096
Mr. Stephen Dailey
Riverview Release Center
462-3504
04
X
FY
Mr. Dean Walters X
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
701 Oaknoll Drive
351-1720
- so -
04
F
X'
M
in Iowa City
403 S. Gilbert
351-5500
Mr. Robert Boaz X X
Systems Unlimited, Inc.
338-9212
Ms. Mary McCue X X
Open Door Society of
Iowa City & Cedar Rapids
447 S. Summit
338-6134
Prisoner's Digest International X no address
known
Muscular Dystrophy X no address
known
Johnson County Heart Fund X no address
known
Mr. William McCarty X X
Johnson County Youth Programs
(Optimist Uncles, Mayor's Youth
Employment,, United Action for
Youth, Youth Emergency Shelter
Dept. of Social Services
538 S. Gilbert
351-0200
Mr. James Sangster
X support -
Johnson County March of Dimes
but does not
P.O. Box 832
apply
Dr. James C. Hardy
X support - but
University of Iowa Speech
does not
and Hearing Clinic
apply
353-5205
Mrs. Virginia Walker
X support -
Cardinal Council of Girl Scouts
but does not
916 Maiden Lane
apply
^ 338-9794
.
AGENCY
Mary Donovan, Matron
Joe Miltner, Steward
Johnson County Health
RR 1
337-2155
X
Care Facility
Mr. Tom Hills
Rehabilitation Education
1101 Gilbert Ct.
338-7831
Mario G. Barillas
Coordinator of Planning
801 Bankers Trust Bldg.
606 Locust
Des Moines 50309
515-281-3481
Mr.--H.A. Wicks
Probation Office
Jail Bldg.
337-3i47
Mrs. Dierks
Commission of Veteran Affairs
el703 S. Clinton
338-1149
Mr. Patrick Hanrahan
United Way of Johnson County
129 E. Washington
338-7823
Mr. Grover Stubbee
Voss Recovery House- Director
Problem Drinking Center
611'S. Clinton
338-1985
Veterans Administration Hospital
Hwy 6 W
338-0581
Paul L. Somerville
Special Problems Center
338-14.58 (Part time Iowa
City phone)
366-7847
366-1816
lop� Mrs. Fred Schieber
Easter Seal Society for
Crippled Children & Adults
1213 Hollywood
337-4057
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L4
U
X
X
X
X
VA
K1
RECEIVED
x -
Er
X
- does not
apply
Mrs. John Yoder
Camp Fire Girls
1415 Cedar
338-4771
Mr. Roger Simpson
Drug Abuse Authority
707 Melrose
338-5461
Mr. Mike Lawson
Area 1.0 DAA
105 8th Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
336-7031
'~ Mr. Don Hay
Human Relations Commission
Civic Center
410 E. Washington
338-7995
Johnson County Association
for Retarded Children
Mr -,.Patrick McGown
338-7156
Mrs. Mildred Freel
Multiple Sclerosis
505 Melrose
351-2302
Dr. M.D. Harding
Pupil Personal Services
Iowa City Community Schools
1040 Williams Street
351-4341
Mr. John Anderson
Social Security Administration
Box 1211
338-0581 Ext. 491
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V4
r1
X
U
X
K4
does not
apply
returned
uncompleted
X X - redoing
survey at the
present time
t
ai
PROPOSED PROGRAM
for the
Community Based Recreation Program
for Special Populations
in Iowa City
July 25, 1974
Developed by
Ms. Twyla Misselhorn, Project Investigator
Mr. Rex Bowen, USOE-BEH Graduate Assistant
Dr. David M. Compton, Project Coordinator
Supported in Part
by
USOE-BEH Training Grant
Recreation Education Program
The University of Iowa
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Philosophy ................................... .1
Community Recreation's Role in Attaining Human Potential ....... 5
Program Goals & Objectives.....................................8
Target Population.......... ..................
Program Design $ Organization.................................11
Sample Program................................................15
Special Events/Group Activities...............................17
Budget........................................................19
Projected Support Percentages.................................20
Budget Statement..............................................21
Projected Five Year Budget....................................22
Projected Expenditures for 5 Year Period......................24
What justification is there for providing equal recreational
services by public agencies to those who are disabled, disadvantaged,
or have deficits or dysfunctions?
It is becoming increasingly clear that the provision of
wholesome opportunities for the satisfaction of leisure needs of
special populations is an essential ingredient to good individual
and community health. Special populations do exist within our
community and are entitled to leisure opportunities that can give a
feeling of worth and a measure of fulfillment to their lives.
(Stein & Sessoms, 1973, pp. 10-11.)
It is the community's responsibility to see that these needs are
met for several reasons. Special populations, like all people,
have the right to self-expression, social involvement, and creative
expression. First, and foremost, those suffering from the 4 D's
are human beingsl They and their families are taxpayers and thus,
are entitled to all services rendered by public agencies. The
"credo" of the American Recreation Society supports this belief and
sites the obligation of professional
ideal.
recreators in fulfilling this
"That recreation is of, and for, all the people; and
that therefore the purpose of (this) profession should be
to administer Recreation as a public trust, so as to
multiply opportunities for happiness regardless of age,
race, sex, creed, or condition in life." (Kraus, 1973, pp. 30-31)
Secondly, many of the so called "normal" aspects of life, i.e.,
marriage, college, jobs, are closed to those suffering from the
4 D's. Thus, recreational services are needed to fill a void in the
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lives of these people. Public services provide an opportunity
for socialization between the four D's and the able -bodies of the
community. Much self-confidence and self-worth are attained when
the four D's are allowed to compete or work with the "normal"
members of the community.
A structured community based recreation program also provides
a bridge from institutional programs where leadership is abundant,
to integrated community programs where leadership is not often
present. Oftentimes individuals returning to the community have
either been ignored or they have been offered a segregated program
that continues to separate and isolate them from the community.
(Stein & Sessoms,,1973)
Recreation can serve as one vehicle for the societal integration
of these individuals. Just as "normal" individuals in society have
a variety of differences, the same is true of special populations.
These individuals do not exhibit the same characteristics as everyone
else in their group. It should be recognized that in all cases the
individuals with whom we are concerned exhibit characteristics that
are more similar to, rather than different from the remainder of
society. This alikeness leads to the contention that perpetual
segregation of recreation experiences based solely on the criteria
of age, physical or mental disability, race, or socioeconomic level
is both unfortunate and extremely limiting to any person. A more
useful approach, it seems, would be to base such entry into
recreational program opportunities on the criteria of intent,
experience, functional capacity, and skill level. Granted, in some
special populations there are a few people who may always require
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lives of these people. Public services provide an opportunity
for socialization between the four D's and the able -bodies of the
community. Much self-confidence and self-worth are attained when
the four D's are allowed to compete or work with the "normal"
members of the community.
A structured community based recreation program also provides
a bridge from institutional programs where leadership is abundant,
to integrated community programs where leadership is not often
present. Oftentimes individuals returning to the community have
either been ignored or they have been offered a segregated program
that continues to separate and isolate them from the community.
(Stein & Sessoms,,1973)
Recreation can serve as one vehicle for the societal integration
of these individuals. Just as "normal" individuals in society have
a variety of differences, the same is true of special populations.
These individuals do not exhibit the same characteristics as everyone
else in their group. It should be recognized that in all cases the
individuals with whom we are concerned exhibit characteristics that
are more similar to, rather than different from the remainder of
society. This alikeness leads to the contention that perpetual
segregation of recreation experiences based solely on the criteria
of age, physical or mental disability, race, or socioeconomic level
is both unfortunate and extremely limiting to any person. A more
useful approach, it seems, would be to base such entry into
recreational program opportunities on the criteria of intent,
experience, functional capacity, and skill level. Granted, in some
special populations there are a few people who may always require
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a sheltered program. But too often this determination is based on the
stereotyped notion that all people in a given special population are
able to function at the same level of competency. (Stein f, Sessoms, p. 17)
The major stumbling block in achieving equal services is due to
the prejudices and stereotypes held by the members of our society.
Much recreative deprivation of the disabled is, however, caused by
the reluctance of society to permit them to engage in activity to the
extent of their real potential. Sometimes communities or recreation
agencies do not make the kinds of adaptations in the design of
facilities needed for disabled persons to use them freely. Sometimes
recreational and park agencies actively bar disabled persons from
their programs because they feel that to serve them would require
specialized leadership to a degree they could not afford.
Those.who suffer from a severe physical disability or crippling
deformity are acutely aware of the reactions of others, the threat
of social isolation and the direct limitations that are imposed, in
terms of one's capability for full and varied social involvement.
Wright points out that while physical limitations themselves may
cause frustration or suffering, the more serious deprivation comes
from the attitudes of others:
"One of man's basic strivings is for acceptance by
the group, for being important in the lives of others,
and for having others count positively in his life. As
long as physical disability is linked with shame and
inferiority, realistic acceptance of one's position and
one's self is precluded." (Wright)
The task of gaining acceptance for the disabled in
community settings is primarily a matter of helping the public come
to grips with its own attitudes about the disabled, and to perceive
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them in a more accurate light. It is extremely important that our
attitudes in general about the disabled be based on an intellectual
comprehension of their needs and capabilities rather than on
stereotyped and distorted attitudes. (Kraus, 1973, p. 31)
If persons suffering from the four D's are not afforded equal
services, then it seems to me that we are denying them the right to
be classed a human. Do we have the right to make such judgements?
'ice
The development of a person's highest human potential is the
ultimate aim for which we all strive. For those suffering from one of
the four D's, this aim is very difficult to achieve. Recreation can
provide some much needed assistance in developing the four D's
highest human potential.
Recreation helps to achieve human potential for the four D's
in a multitude of ways. Physical prowness is attained by the provision
of outlets in which a person can participate in interesting and
vigorous physical activities. "The necessity of physical activity
to the individual's total growth - including his mental capacities - is
a universal life requirement." (Frye & Peters, 1972, p. 92)
A person's highest potential for learning can also be developed
by experiences which are recreational in nature. The self motivation
a person brings with him when engaging in a physical activity, plus
the awareness and sensitivity accompanying a pleasurable experience,
are cited as major factors in the potency of recreation as an avenue
for learning. (Frye $ Peters, 1972, p. 85)
Another way of effectively using recreation in attaining human
potential is among the economically and socially disadvantaged. Every
possible resource must be mustered together in order to alleviate
racial tensions, crime, and delinquency. If one area of needs deals
with communicating, sharing, and undertaking life-styles and value
systems, recreation should have much to offer. Recreation can
provide an "avenue for harmonious, pleasurable communication, sharing,
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and learning. (Frye & Peters, pp. 96-97)
Human potential is also gained through the self -realization of
oneself as an individual, a distinct entity. Menninger points out the
importance of body -image in one's self -conception. To those whose
body is other than normal, they have oftentimes developed a distorted
self-concept, which retards the true self -realization of the person -
self -alienation resulting. Leisure activities in unobligated time
provide a good frame of reference for seeing oneself as one truly is.
(Frye & Peters, p. 101) The recreator is able to assist an
individual by adapting the movements of a game to the abilities of
that individual, thus enabling the person to partake of healthy
competition and physical exercise. An integral part of self -realization
is self-expression. It is necessary for each individual not only to
have self-awareness (to develop a genuine and real concept of
himself) but also be able in some way to show this self to others."
(Frye $ Peters , p. 102) Two of the best ways of demonstrating self-
expression for 4 D persons is during their leisure time through the use
of art forms and sports.
Another factor of a healthy personality is the "need to feel one
has value and can make a contribution to society, and to feel that
this contribution is recognized: Meeting these needs leads to
self-respect, an important component of self -realization. (Frye $
Peters, p. 104) Oftentimes, 4 D's cannot gain self-esteem and
self-confidence through work, which necessitates gaining personal
values through leisure -time activities. An example would be the
Foster Grandparent Program which aids in the care and treatment of
i
mentally retarded children.
"It is the feeling of accomplishment, of having conquered the
obstacles and come through to victory, that we need so desperately..."
(Frye & Peters, p. 106) These feelings of accomplishment, mastery,
and successful experience are all needs yearned for by both healthy
and disabled persons. Recreation can provide opportunities for
mastery by employing art activity and camping. Camping enables one
to master his environment and art enables one to achieve mastery over
his materials, "a symbolic mastery of reality." (Frye & Peters, p. 107)
McCall refers to the continual striving of developing one's
inherent potentials and maximizing one's values as "invested self-
expression." (Frye & Peters, p. 109) He believes it to be a principle
of human motivation.
Behind and sustaining all or virtually all particular
human motives there is an elan to maximize; not merely to
maintain life -though that of course is basic to the
enterprise of miximization-but to live it as fully as possible,
to develop one's capacities, extend and deepen experience,
experience one's powers in the highest; in a word to achieve
for one's self the greatest possible self -enrichment,
psychologically speaking. (Frye $ Peters, p. 110)
Achieving one's highest human potential is not available on an
equal basis for everyone. Haun says we all have a "tillable acreage,"
(Frye & Peters, p. 110) although the ill and disabled may hold
scanty lots. We should not try to stop the disabled in striving
to achieve their highest potentials in life. Since the "world of
leisure and recreation can provide a 'permanently fertile ground for
self -realization" for everyone, it is the responsiblity of the
therapeutic recreator to assist the diabled in achieving their
maximum advantage of this world.
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Program Goals
1. To bridge the gap between the rehabilitation institutions and
the community.
2. To fill an existing void in the public parks and recreations
department.
3. To provide for the coordination of special populations programs
with other recreationprograms.
Consumer Goals & Objectives
1. To emphasize positive self-concepts and feelings of individual:
2. To help individuals gain both skills and attitudes which will assist
them in using their leisure in positive and constructive ways.
3. To provide constructive, enjoyable and creative leisure activities.
seen as a general need for persons of all ages and backgrounds.
4. To improve morale, and a sense of well-being and interest in
life, as opposed to depression and disinterest or withdrawal.
S. To help individuals gain security in being with others, and develop
healthy and outgoing social relationships and a feeling of group
acceptance.
o. To give individuals a feeling of group inclusiveness rather than
one of ostracism from the community.
7. To help individuals achieve their highest human potential. (Kraus, 1973)
Specific Objectives of TRS
I. For disabled persons living in the community, to provide activities
that they can share constructively with their families, or that they
can carry on independently, thus minimizing their dependence
on their families.
2. For psychiatric patients, to provide a positive means of releasing
aggression or hostility harmlessly, relating to others
constructively, coming to grips with reality and gaining leisure
interests that will contribute to mental health.
3. For the mentally retarded, to promote both physical, social, and
intellectual functioning, to assist in developing social
independence, and to promote confidence and the ability to function
in community settings.
4. For the physically disabled, to provide new skills and interests
that compensate for lost functions or abilities, to provide
practice in self-care skills and to assist in re -integration in
community recreation programs.
Six Categories
Pre-school
Elementary
Teens
Young Adults
Adults
Seniors
The initial program should start with the more competent
handicapped. Clients accepted to the program should be evaluated
on their motivation, physical requirement for the activity, client's
verbal and social skills, and the client's activity skills.
Five to seven individuals will be selected from each of
the six age categories. The program participants will be divided
into two (2) groups. The first groups will be comprised of
pre-schoolers, elementary, and teenage children. Of this group of
15-21 individuals, 6-7 will be mildly handicapped, 6-7 will be
moderately handicapped, and 3-4 will be severely handicapped.
The second group wll be comprised of young adults, adults, and
seniors. Of these 15-21 individuals, 6-7 will be mildly
handicapped, 6-7 will be moderately handicapped, and 3-4 will be
severely handicapped.
Projected Number of Participants
YEAR
CHILDREN
ADULTS
TOTAL
1
15-21
15-21
30-42
2
30-40
30-40
60-80
3
50-70
50-70
100-140
4
75-100
75-100
150-200
5
100-125
100-125
200-250
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City Manager
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Commission — Director of Parks $ Recreation
Superintendent of Recreation
Advisory
Committee Co-coordina
Special Events/
Out Trips/Clubs
Volunteers
s - USOE-BEH Graduate
Therapeutic Students
Recreational
Skill
Development
Volunteers
Out Reach/
Leisure
Counseling
Volunteers
outreach/leisure counseling programs.' A therapeutic graduate
student would lead this program. Home visits would be made.
Once a month during the week, a large group activity would be
held for all program participants. The program would be on the
fourth Tuesday night of the month.
All programs are subject to change upon mutual agreement
between the co -coordinators.
Each week a different theme will be chosen. One week's theme
would be related to that month's large group special activity.
Depending upon the program's success, participants may have some
input into theme/or activity selection. Themes are selected
each week because they aid in continuity of programming. Activities
can be selected which relate to one another. Themes also add interest
to the activities.
In addition to the services already outlined, arrangements are
being made to provide for leisure counseling programs. The purpose
of this service is to provide leisure counseling or education for
rehabilitation agencies. These agencies will then be able to provide
their clients with beneficial leisure counseling service. The
focus of the leisure counseling service is to make the transition
from the institution or sheltered situation into the community.
Research proves that leisure counseling enhances the integration of
the client back into the community. This program enables the
disabled citizen to utilize his/her leisure in a constructive manner,
while promoting his/her physical, social, and emotional growth and
development.
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SAMPLE PROGRAM
(Incomplete)
Weekly Themes
The Scavengers
Musical Merriment
Fantasy Fun
Autumn Adventures
THE SCAVENGERS (Week 1)
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Pre-school: -
Arts & Crafts - make pirate hats, black patches
Singing The Pirate's Song (to be selected)
Movement - Search for Buried Treasure (form of obstacle walk)
Elementary:
Arts $ Crafts - make pirate hats, black ,patches
Active Movement - Pirate Ball (Bulgarian Dodge Ball)
Search for the Buried Treasure (obstacle walk)
Quiet Movement - Find it on the Island (Find it in the Paper)
Teens:
Arts B Crafts (possibly)
Active Movement - Pirate Ball
- Sinbad's Square Dance
- Scavenger.Hunt
Quiet Movement - Pirate Ship (Battleship)
Young Adults:
Arts & Crafts (possibly)
Singing (Possibly)
Pocket Scavenger Hunt
Pirate's Polka
Sinbad's Square Dance
Find the Buried Treasure
Adults:
Same as young adults
Seniors:
Same as young adults*
(resulting in White Elephant Exchange)
*The seniors may not be able to dance so more quiet activities will
be substituted, i.e., Pirate. Ship, Find the Buried Treasure (Road Map).
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Pre-school: -
Arts & Crafts - make pirate hats, black patches
Singing The Pirate's Song (to be selected)
Movement - Search for Buried Treasure (form of obstacle walk)
Elementary:
Arts $ Crafts - make pirate hats, black ,patches
Active Movement - Pirate Ball (Bulgarian Dodge Ball)
Search for the Buried Treasure (obstacle walk)
Quiet Movement - Find it on the Island (Find it in the Paper)
Teens:
Arts B Crafts (possibly)
Active Movement - Pirate Ball
- Sinbad's Square Dance
- Scavenger.Hunt
Quiet Movement - Pirate Ship (Battleship)
Young Adults:
Arts & Crafts (possibly)
Singing (Possibly)
Pocket Scavenger Hunt
Pirate's Polka
Sinbad's Square Dance
Find the Buried Treasure
Adults:
Same as young adults
Seniors:
Same as young adults*
(resulting in White Elephant Exchange)
*The seniors may not be able to dance so more quiet activities will
be substituted, i.e., Pirate. Ship, Find the Buried Treasure (Road Map).
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MUSICAL MERRIMENT(Week 2).
Pre-school•
Hansel $ Gretel (Dance)
Creative Dramatics
Musical Chairs
Rhythm Activities
Elementary:
Creative Dramatics
Musical Chairs
Make Musical Instruments
(Kitchen Band)
Dancing
Teens:
so's Music
Singing Charades
"The Gork" (Dance)
Creative Dramatics
FANTASY FUN (Week 3)
Pre-school:
Lion Hunt
Mother Goose Pairs
Arts $ Crafts
Baa, Baa Black Sheep
Elementary:
Lion Hunt
Trip to the Moon
Arts $ Crafts
Mickey Mouse Polks
Teens:
Creative Dramatics
Arts & Crafts
Active Game
Quiet Game
(Dance)
AUTUMN ADVENTURES(Week 4)
Pre-school:
Movement Activities
Nature's Art
Singing
Interpretative Program
Elementary:
Same as pre-school
Teens:
Same as pre-school
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Young Adults:
SO's Music
Singing Charades
"The Gork" (Dance)
Creative Dramatics
Adults:
Singing Charades
Creative Dramatics
Dancing
Seniors:
Singing Charades
Creative Dramatics
Dancing
Young Adults:
Singing
Arts & Crafts
Movement Activities
Adults:
Same as young adults
Seniors:
Same as young adults
Young Adults:
Same type of activities as
the pre-schoolers
Adults:
See pre-schoolers
Seniors:
See pre-schoolers
SEPT
Large Group: Weiner Roast
Special Events: Picnic
Movie
McBride Auditorium - Museum (children)
OCT
Large Group: Halloween Party
Special Events: Nature Hike
Hay Ride
Homecoming Parade - possible football game
NOV
Large Group: Thanksgiving Party/Skit/Potluck
Special Events: Swimming
Shopping Spree
Puppet Show (children)
DEC
Large Group:
Special Events
JAN
Large Group:
Special Events
Christmas Party
Bowling
Hobby Show
Outing (to
be scheduled)
Winter Carnival
Sledding
Art Show
Snow Sculptures
FEB
Large Group: Valentine's Day Party
Special Events: Dance
Table Games Tournament
Basketball Games (possibility)
MAR
Large Group: Hollywood Talent Show
Special Events: Theatre Production (Hancher)
Tall Tales
Outing (to
be scheduled)
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To be scheduled: Spring Special Olympics
Note: All activites are subject to change.
Activity list is also not complete.
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BUDGET
The budget is a tentative 5 -year program containing
projected costs for personnel, supplies (office and program)
and miscellaneous.
The projected expenditures were devised from the percentages
allotted to the appropriate agencies for the amount of funds
that they would contribute in support of this program.
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Personnel
Supplies
Misc.
BUDGET STATEMENT
SUB TOTAL
$2700.00
$ 225.00
$ 90.00
SECOND YEAR
Personnel $6420.00
Supplies $ 400.00
Misc. $ 150.00
THIRD YEAR
ANNUAL TOTAL
$3015.00
$6970.00
Personnel $4800.00
Supplies $ 600.00
Misc. $ 250.00
$5650.00
FOURTH YEAR
Personnel $12,756.00
Supplies $ 935.00
Misc. $ 385.00
FIFTH YEAR
Personnel $19,244.00
Supplies $ 1,375.00
Misc. $ 550.00
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$14,076.00
$21,149.00
IOWA CITY PARK & RECREATION SPECIAL POPULATIONS PROGRAM
PERSONNEL
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
2 Part-time (BEH Graduate Students) x
9 hrs/week x 30 weeks x $5.00/hr.
3 Part-time (BEH Graduate Students) x
10 hrs. / week x 40 weeks x $5.35/hr .
2 Co -coordinators x 20 hrs x 40 weeks x
$3.00/hr.*
1 Full time Director x 12 months x
$811/month*
1 Part-time x 20 hrs, x 48 weeks x
$3,15/hr.*
1 Full time Director x 12 months x
$892/month*
1 Full time Assistant Director x
12 months x $710/month*
SUB
TOTAL
$9732.00
$3024,00
$10,704.00
$ 8,520.00
GRAND
TOTAL
$2700.00
$6420.00
E�R$
$12,756:00
$19,224.00
*Wages have been figured to include 5% yearly increase to comply
with Federal labor laws.
SUPPLIES
Year
1
Office
$10 mo.
Program
15
Months
Total
Grand Total
mo.
9
Office -
$90.00
Program
- $135.00
$225.00
Year
2
$15/mo.
$25/mo.
10
Office -
$150.00
Program
- $250.00
$400.00
Year
3
$25/mo.
$35/mo.
10
Office -
$250.00
Program
- $350.00
$600.00
Year
4
$35/mo.
$50/mo.
11
Office -
$385.00
Program
- $550.00
$935.00
Year
5
$50/mo.
$75/mo.
11
Office -
$550.00
Program
- $825.00
$1375.00
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MISC.
Year 1 $10/mo. x 9 months
TOTAL
$ 90.00
$150.00
$250.00
$385.00
$550.00
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