One of the more positive aspects of the 20th century legislation is increased awareness and attainment of civil rights for various segments of our society previously discriminated against, in one manner or another. The purpose of this research is to ease implementation of legislative mandates. More specifically, it should present those persons involved in selection of recreation equipment used by handicapped children a method and general understanding of issues involved for effective evaluation. Information required during the evaluative process is supplied by persons in various fields. Reliance on others, and their expertise, is crucial to the success of the method proposed here.
Evaluation is performed during the second phase.
Structural, and 3. Post evaluative steps complete the process with administrative and selection steps. To date, no such procedures as those introduced here are in existence, and lack of such information has been evidenced. Poorly suited, or totally inappropriate equipment has been purchased. The monetary factor is staggering, but of greater importance is the negative impact on the lives of thousands of disabled children.