To Lighten The Shadows

Duration: 20 min

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1963

Creator: Southern Illinois Univ

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: Direction, Script, Editing: Joseph L. Anderson; Photography: Loren D. Cocking, Donald Staples; Sound: Dean Moore; Producer: Frank R. Paine.

Description: This film highlights the importance of specialized day camps and recreational programs for children with mental retardation, showcasing how these environments foster personal and social development, build self-confidence, and teach essential life skills. It emphasizes that mentally retarded individuals, despite their challenges, are capable of learning and enjoying life, and that community support and trained recreation leaders are crucial for their inclusion and well-being. The documentary argues for recognizing recreation as a fundamental need for everyone, advocating for community programs that provide opportunities for disabled and handicapped individuals, thereby enabling them to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. Keywords: mental retardation, children, day camp, recreation, special needs, education, social skills, self-confidence, community programs, inclusion

Complete Record: Depicts techniques to be used in handling mentally retarded children, particularly during recreation and camping periods. Pictures personnel training sessions and lectures on mental retardation. , To Lighten The Shadows. Southern Illinois University. 21 Min., Sd., B&W, 16 Mm. © Southern Illinois University; 12nov63; Mp14589. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

Online Copy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7EJfeev9ws

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