Inclusive and Special Recreation: Opportunities for Diverse Populations to Flourish emphasizes the value of inclusive recreation opportunities for all people to flourish, including not only persons with disabilities but also those from all underserved minority groups. The book combines an optimistic approach with a strong conceptual foundation grounded in current research. Case studies of inclusive recreation programs in the United States and Canada are included, along with practical advice geared to helping park, recreation, and tourism personnel to develop and implement programs that promote the optimal inclusion of all diverse populations.

This edition of Inclusive and Special Recreation maintains the tradition of previous editions by providing useful information on which to base practice, as well as the latest research on which practice rests.  The scope of this edition has been broadened to include other underrepresented diverse populations in addition to people with disabilities. The scope of this edition has also been widened to include tourism along with recreation and parks. In fact, an additional chapter has been added on inclusive tourism. Key elements in this sixth edition include the most recent population data available for both the United States and Canada, up-to-date coverage of all related legislation and accessibility standards, and discussion of the World Health Organization's ICF/ICIDH-2 classification system.