CONTENTS
An introductory statement - Laureen Summers.

Part 1. Establishing perspective.

The meaning and significance of life is intimately related to the ability of each of us, regardless of his status in the society, to manifest his uniqueness. Dr. Edwin Martin, the Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped, U S. Office of Education, DHEW has reminded us that as educators (we must) focus more carefully on the individual and his or her uniqueness.

CONTENTS
Part 1. Establishing perspective.
           Statement of purpose.
           Conference design.
           [Individual chapters are analyzed].

Part 2. Exploring the current status.

Part 3. Projecting future arts research.
           Conclusions.

The authors discuss some barriers to senior citizen participation in arts audiences. Older Americans, survey data indicate, are three times less likely to attend an arts performance than the thirty-something crowd. The authors present the results of a nationwide study of arts administrators about older people as audience members.

The purpose of this Guide is to provide resources for persons who include art, crafts, dance, dramas and music in programs for individuals with various handicapping conditions.

This is report published in 1075 by the Educational Facilities Laboratories and the National Edowment for the Arts.

MISSION: The South Dakota Arts Council is a state agency serving South Dakotans and their communities through the arts.

On April 20, 2006, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed into law a rigorous new set of statewide high school graduation requirements called the Michigan Merit Curriculum that are among the best in the nation.

On April 20, 2006, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed into law a rigorous new set of statewide high school graduation requirements called the Michigan Merit Curriculum that are among the best in the nation.

Slideshow presentation by Wolf-Brown firm, commissioned by the Scottsdale Cultural Council.