Citation

Glader L, Huntington N, Horan K, Davidson E. Pediatrics 2010; 126(Suppl 3): S165-9.

Affiliation

Complex Care Service, Children's Hospital Boston, Fegan 7, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA. laurie.glader@childrens.harvard.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2010-1466L

PMID

21123481

Abstract

Community-based interventions have greater relevance and a greater chance of success and sustainability when the community is collaboratively involved in the research process. Opening Doors: Project Adventure is a research project designed to evaluate the impact of community-based inclusive recreation, using supportive mentoring, on children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs (CYDS). The project has a central goal of engaging CYDS who are members of underrepresented minorities, including those who face linguistic, cultural, and/or financial barriers to participation. In this article we describe the process of working with community partners and the lessons learned in the development and implementation of Project Adventure.

Language: en