Masters Theses

Date of Award

12-1994

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Recreation and Leisure Studies

Major Professor

Gene A. Hayes

Committee Members

Blanton, Beitel

Abstract

This study was a needs assessment which surveyed eighty-five agencies providing recreation services or programs in Knox, Anderson and Blount Counties. The data collection tool requested information from each of the agencies in order to determine the status of programming for students with disabilities within the community and in public school settings as they grow toward adulthood and make the transition from school to work. The purpose of the needs assessment was to further determine: a) the type and extent of existing integrated transition programs in Knox, Anderson, and Blount Counties, b) the type and extent of segregated programs in Knox, Anderson, and Blount Counties, c) the types of disabilities and ages represented by the group of children and youth eligible for transition programs, and d) the pre-requisite skills students must have to participate in integrated transitional programs from school to community.

Successful transition from school to adult life is an important contributory factor to quality of life, especially for those individuals with disabilities. Data collected in this study could be used for the design, implementation and evaluation of integrated recreation programs fostering transition from school to work within the greater Knoxville community.

With a response rate of 57.5%, the study yielded a description of the current status of programming for children and youth with disabilities in Knox, Anderson, and Blount Counties. It was concluded that need exists especially in service to teenagers in integrated programs in order to facilitate successful transition to and improvement in quality of life.

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