The Camping Experience Among Families Who Have a Child With a Disability

Abstract

The purposes of this study were to investigate how families who have a child with Down's syndrome spend their vacations and to explore families perceived barriers to family vacations. Interviews were conducted with families who had at least three children, one of whom had Down's syndrome. Using qualitative methods, data were collected in an exploratory study (n=25). An analysis of the results explores family vacation preferences and factors affecting family camping experiences.

Parent Publication

• Proceedings of the Symposium on Social Aspects and Recreation Research, February 19-22, 1992, Ontario, California

Citation

McLachlin, Laura. 1992. The Camping Experience Among Families Who Have a Child With a Disability. In: Chavez, Deborah J., technical coordinator. 1992. Proceedings of the Symposium on Social Aspects and Recreation Research, February 19-22, 1992, Ontario, California. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-132. Albany, CA: Pacific Southwest Research Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; p. 13-14