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HO F S T R A CU LT U R A L CE N T E R

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY

MAY 3, 4, 5, 2001

REGISTRATION PROGRAMWeb site: www.hofstra.edu/play

The Child’s Right to Play:A Global Approach

in cooperation with

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THECHILD’S RIGHT TO PLAY (IPA/USA)

presents

An International Conference

Conference DirectorRhonda L. ClementsAssociate Professor of Physical Education and Sport SciencesSchool of Education and Allied Human ServicesHofstra UniversityPresident, The American Association for the Child’s Right to Play (IPA/USA)

Conference CoordinatorAthelene A. Collins-PrinceAssociate DirectorHofstra Cultural Center

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MAY 3, 4, 5, 2001

The Child’s Right to Play:A Global Approach

in cooperation with

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THECHILD’S RIGHT TO PLAY (IPA/USA)

presents


The conference focuses on the rightof every child to experience the joyand developmental benefits derivedf rom play. To do so, the confere n c ebrings together national and intern a-tional specialists in the areas of earlychildhood and play leadership, aswell as playground manufacture r s ,park and re c reation directors, arc h i-tects and landscape architects, childc a re providers, child life specialists,movement and physical educators,and parent advo-cates of play.

THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2001

8 a.m.-4 p.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONMULTIPURPOSE ROOMSTUDENT CENTER, NORTH CAMPUS

9-9:50 a.m. SESSION I

Time to PlayNancy HeathmanHeart of America Family ServicesRandolph, MO

Designing Sensory Play Environments for Children With Special Needs Kate BishopDesign ConsultantPlay For AllMyrablum Bunnen, Australia

Care for the CaregiverGail Elkin-ScottCertified Art TherapistNew York, NY

Changing Conceptions of Childhood and theHistory of Play and Recreation Policy in New York CityRoger HartU.N. Representative, IPACity University of New York, NY

MusicPlay: Creating Classroom Centers forMusical Exploration in Early ChildhoodKristen M. Kemple and Jacqueline BatelyUniversity of Florida, FL

Building Blocks of LearningLynn CohenGreat Neck Public SchoolsGreat Neck, NY

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10-10:50 a.m. SESSION II

The IPA/USA Community PlayDay: Planning and Implementation(continues to 11:50 a.m.)Moderator:Marcy Guddemi IPA SecretaryMonterey, CA

Tom JamborBirmingham, AL

Joanne Dusel Towson University, MD

Michael BellUniversity of Houston at Clear Lake, TX

Olga JarrettGeorgia State University, GA

Ed PazzaneseJamaica Plain, MA

Mike LeeBayview, ID

Ann O’BarChickasha, OK

Paul Hogan Playground Clearing HousePhoenixville, PA

Audrey Skrupskelis University of South Carolina at Aiken

Fred DruckPlayground EnvironmentsSpeonk, NY

Design for Natural Play and LearningRobin Moore and Nilda CoscoThe Natural Learning InitiativeNorth Carolina State University, NC

First Steps Toward Productive Play – Many Cultures and PlayLeland Owen ClarkeWheelock College, MA

Community Mural: A Visual History ofField’s Corner, Dorchester, MALois A. BerggrenDorchester Historical SocietyFalmouth, MA

Teaching the Curriculum Through Dramaand Creative PlayCarol GlynnCarol Glynn ProductionsNiantic, CT

Playing Around With the Brain: Is There aConnection Between Play, the Brain andDeveloping Self-Discipline?Joanna Payne-Jones and Raquel Ary De RozzaChaffrey College, CA

Using Intergenerational Puppets to ConveyPlay and Recreational PrinciplesLindsay DavisRyerson Polytechnic UniversityToronto, Ontario, Canada

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11-11:50 a.m. SESSION III

Noon-1 p.m. LUNCH/RECESS (Explore the Student Center dining facilities with friends.)

1-1:50 p.m. WELCOME

Greetings from the Hofstra University community.

INTRODUCTIONSRhonda L. ClementsAssociate Professor of Physical Education and Sport SciencesSchool of Education and Allied Human ServicesHofstra UniversityPresident, The American Association for the Child’s Right to Play (IPA/USA)

KEYNOTE ADDRESSA Lighthearted Look at the Power of PlayAll work and no play in the millennium? Then travel with us on a dynamic journeythat explores and celebrates the developmental and health benefits of play that we share each day. Don’t miss this well-paced slide presentation of collected cartoons,poems, inspirational quotes and images that expand our understanding of “play”!Bill MichaelisChildren TogetherSan Francisco State University, CAJoseph G. Astman Distinguished Conference ScholarAuthor, Learning Through Noncompetitive Activities and Play

Kid’s Nite Out: A Partner in Education ProjectCarolyn LangleyGillis Elementary SchoolLake Charles, LA

Funsical Fitness With Silly-cise andAdventurobicsScott LieblerCreme de la Creme Learning CenterLone Tree, CO

What to Do With the Young and RestlessJeanne BassisPlay ReflectionsGreat Barrington, MA

Simon Says ... Reading Is Fun!Tabatha A. Uhrich and Monica McHale-SmallUnion Canal SchoolLebanon, PA

Penny Paper Play ProjectsJoyce ZuckerChild Development SpecialistEast Northport, NY

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2-2:50 p.m. SESSION IV

3-3:50 p.m. SESSION V

Children’s Information Services: Their Growth in EnglandPat TarttelinHorncastle CollegeLincolnshire, England

The National Program for PlaygroundSafety: Introduction to Safe Playgrounds(continues to 3:50 p.m.)Donna Thompson and Susan HudsonThe National Program for Playground Safety University of Northern Iowa, IA

Multicultural Dimensions of a Children’sPlay and Discovery Center in ArabiaRandy White and Vicki L. StoecklinWhite Hutchinson Leisure & Learning GroupKansas City, MO

Play as Coping Strategy During a Time of Bombing and DestructionIvana LisulUniversity of Novi SadYugoslavia

The Child’s Rite of Play: The Consequencesof Taming the Liminal Stage inContemporary Rites of PassageCharlie McCormickCabrini College, PA

Reading Is Cool! Building Lifelong Readersin Out-of-School Time ProgramsSarah Mello TempleSchool’s Out ConsortiumSeattle, WA

Cultural and Environmental Influences onChildren’s PlayLoretta J. ClarkeThe University of Texas at Austin

The Play of Reconciliation: Play Between Parent and ChildYvonne E. Keairns, Cristina Carlucci and Janet EdwardsArsenal Family and Children’s CenterPittsburgh, PA

Creating Multi-Sensory Outdoor PlayEnvironments for Infants, Toddlers andPreschoolersTom JamborPlayground and Design ConsultantBirmingham, AL

Community-Built Play Environment in aRural School in IndiaJames A. JolleyCommunity Built Play EnvironmentsKaneohe, HI

Rough and Tumble Play: It’s Not What It Appears to BeTom ReedUniversity of South Carolina at Spartanburg

Winds of War and Wings of PlayNila Kapor-StanulovicUniversity of Novi SadYugoslavia

Earth, Water, Sand and Nature MakeChildren and Adults Come AliveSunny DavidsonChild Development SpecialistTyler, TX

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6-9 p.m. “ON THE PLAYGROUND”

6-7 p.m. COCKTAIL RECEPTION

INTRODUCTIONSAnn O’BarChild and Parenting SpecialistChickasha, OK

7 p.m. BANQUET AND AWARDS PRESENTATION “IPA/USA Dr. of Play Award,” “IPA/USA Corporate Award” and “IPA/USA Parent Achievement Award”

8:30 p.m. THE KID INSIDEMusical Revue of Adult/Children’s Play SongsConceived by Bob Spiotto and Peter A. PeceDirected by Bob SpiottoMusical direction by Peter A. Pece

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FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2001

8 a.m.-4 p.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONMULTIPURPOSE ROOMSTUDENT CENTER, NORTH CAMPUS

9-9:50 a.m. SESSION VI

10-10:50 a.m. SESSION VII

Play Initiatives in Belgium, Scotland and CanadaModerator: Nancy ElettoPlay EnvironmentsLongmont, CO

Jan Van GilsPresident, IPAMeise, Belgium

Alan ReesIPA National Representative, ScotlandResearch Centre Childhood and SocietyEdinburgh, Scotland

Valerie FronczekSociety for Children and Youth of BritishColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia, Canada

A Study of Fitness Focusing on the Relationof Government Playing Facilities and Thosein Public Schools Paramvir SinghPunjabi University PatialaPatiala, India

Active Play as a Component of a Multi-Sensory Art ExperienceMelissa GemeinhardtUniversity of New Orleans, LA

The Child’s Contest for a Place in the WorldElizabeth N. GoodenoughThe University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

The Place of the Superhero Phenomenon inChildren’s PlayPhyllis PovellLong Island UniversityC.W. Post Campus, NY

Anne H. O’NeillLong Island UniversityRockland Graduate Campus, NY

Using Technology on the Playground toRecord Play Behaviors and Physical ActivityLeah FiorentinoAdelphi University, NY

A Look at Play in Northern IrelandRoisin McCooeyStranmillis University CollegeBelfast, Ireland

The Playground Injury Prevention Program(PIPP) (continues to 11:50 a.m.)Travis L. Teague and Tom AppenzellerWingate University, NC

Street Games From the U.S.A. Vivian V. Doles and Grade 7 students fromIS33 Mark Hopkins Middle School Brooklyn, NY

Dramatic Play in Montessori Kindergartensin Taiwan and Mainland ChinaJames E. Johnson Karen McChesney JohnsonMei-Chun LinPennsylvania State University, PA

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FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2001

10-10:50 a.m. SESSION VII (cont’d)

11-11:50 a.m. SESSION VIII

Noon-1 p.m. LUNCH/RECESS (Explore Hofstra University’s Cafe Bistro with friends.)

Park Playgrounds Can Meet Many NeedsBrian AshleySociologist and PedagogueStockholm, Sweden

Play and PiagetBruce GrossmanHofstra University, NY

Valuing Play in an Early Childhood ProgramNancy HeathmanHeart of America Family ServicesRandolph, MO

JoAnne LoftusWillow Woods Child Development CenterKansas City, MO

Play Initiatives in Germany, Canada and JapanModerator:Tom JamborPlayground and Design ConsultantBirmingham, AL

Michael ParisIPA, Member-at-LargeKassel, Germany

Kim SandersonIPA National Representative, CanadaEdmonton, Alberta, Canada

Rikuko OkudaIPA National Representative, JapanNagoya, Japan

Designing Developmentally AppropriateGames for PreschoolersNancy HallidayHofstra University, NY

Comparison of Adventure Playgrounds From Five CulturesJames A. JolleyCommunity Built Play EnvironmentsKaneohe, HI

Playful Stress ReliefJeanne BassisPlay ReflectionsGreat Barrington, MA

Puppetry: A Powerful Tool for PlayAnn MesritzAugust Puppet TheatreMansfield Center, CT

Yoga for ChildrenEileen LichtensteinBalance and Power/Moving Meditation FitnessBaldwin, NY

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FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2001

1-1:50 p.m. SESSION IX

2-2:50 p.m. SESSION X

Play Initiatives in England, India, Brazil and Latin America, and AlgiersModerator: Marcy GuddemiIPA SecretaryMonterey, CA

Peter HeseltineVice President, IPACambridge, England

Marilena Flores MartinsIPA National Representative, BrazilSao Paulo, Brazil

Paramvir SinghPunjabi University PatialaPatiala, India

Assad TarikMethodologie of Sports Cheraga, Algiers

We Don’t Play That Way in Preschool: The Moral and Ethical Dimensions of Controlling Children’s PlayNancy K. Freeman and Mac H. BrownUniversity of South Carolina at Columbia

Explore a Child’s Nature: Children and the Natural WorldRichard CohenManager of Play ProgrammingBrookfield ZooBrookfield, IL

Scandinavian/Viking Games and PlayActivities: Old and New Gustave JuhlinHofstra University, NY

Improvisation, Play and DevelopmentCarrie LobmanTeachers CollegeColumbia University, NY

Bringing Movement Education to the Playgro u n dRae PicaMoving and LearningCenter Barnstead, NH

All About BlocksNancy P. AlexanderNorthwestern State University Child andFamily NetworkShreveport, LA

Play Initiatives in Sweden, England, the USA and the United NationsBrian AshleySociologist and PedagogueStockholm, Sweden

Roger HartU.N. Representative, IPANew York, NY

Peter MorrellU.K. Play DeveloperNottinghamshire, England

Margot BrousHofstra University, NY

Televising Child’s PlayJonathan DiamondJonathan Diamond Associates, Inc.New York, NY

The Role of the Movement Specialists in Preschool SettingsDarren RobertEast Connecticut State University, CT

Bill YongueFlorida International University, FL

The Fundamentals of Play LeadershipBill MichaelisChildren TogetherSan Francisco State University, CA

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FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2001

2-2:50 p.m. SESSION X (cont’d)

3-3:50 p.m. SESSION XI

4-7:30 p.m. FREE PLAY (on your own)

7:30-9 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTPHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER, NORTH CAMPUSPartners in Play: A Celebration of Fun and GamesLet 18 highly trained play specialists from Brookfield, Illinois, awaken your imagination in this fun-filled exploration of childre n ’s play. Experience a variety of songs, creative games and inno-vative activities. Dress comfortably and be pre p a red to experience the spirit of play firsthand.Presenter: Richard Cohen and 18 Play Program Managers

Brookfield ZooBrookfield, IL

The Role of the Expert Witness in Playground Litigation Thomas W. BowlerTotal Playground Consulting ServicesManchester, CT

Rock, Move and Learn: Using Interactive Musicand Movement in the PreK-Grade One Pro g r a mJoanne Dusel, Amy Falls, Shelby Millerand Shelly KatzefTowson University, MD

How Do They Do That! Teaching Unicycling to Middle-School-Age Black and Hispanic GirlsFrederick JohnsonGoddard Riverside Community CenterNew York, NY

Partners in Play: A CommunityCollaborative Project Utilizing Creative Play SpacesGeorgianna DuarteUniversity of Texas at Brownsville

James RodriguezTexas Migrant Head Start ProgramLaredo, TX

Rosario Beltrand and Rosie BarrientosTexas Migrant CouncilBrownsville, TX

Reductions in Play Space in EnglandPat Tarttelin Horncastle CollegeLincolnshire, England

Let’s Get FunsicalScott LieblerCreme de la Creme Learning CenterLittleton, CO

Adventure Play as School-Age Care: Obstacles and OpportunitiesHalcyon Reese-LearnedGrounds for Play-HoustonHouston, Texas

Meeting Parent Expectations of AcademicExcellence and the Child’s Right to PlayPei-Yu ChangPenn State University, PA

Spontaneous Inventions: Unlocking Play’s PotentialLynda Reeves and Susan LachmannEast Tennessee State University, TN

Play and the BrainElizabeth RikeThe Play StudioKnoxville, TN

Joyce A. WilkinsonToronto, Ontario, Canada

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SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2001

8 a.m.-Noon CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONMULTIPURPOSE ROOMSTUDENT CENTER, NORTH CAMPUS

9-9:50 a.m. SESSION XII

10-10:50 a.m. SESSION XIII

Becoming an Active Citizen for Ten- to Eighteen-Year-OldsPeter MorrellU.K. Play DeveloperNottinghamshire, England

Organized Play Through Youth Sports: A Four-Tier System Christopher M. NunesAshland University, OH

Anne RothschadlSpringfield College, MA

Can Children Become Active Creators andMovers? A Constructivist-OrientedApproach to Physical Activity and PlayMarianne Torbert and Weiyun ChenTemple University, PA

Creating Outdoor Play Environments for the SoulRusty KeelerPlanet Earth PlayscapesIthaca, NY

The Role of Play for All AgesAnn O’BarChild and Parenting SpecialistChickasha, OK

Play Doesn’t Need Labels: Inclusive Play for All ChildrenLynda Reeves East Tennessee State University, TN

Creative Play EquipmentJoanne Dusel and Robert MartinTowson University, MD

Playing for Keeps: Promoting PlayOpportunities Through CollaborativeDialogue and Action(continues to 11:50 a.m.)Edgar Klugman and Lisa YatesPlaying For KeepsWheelock College, MA

Simplifying the Environment: A Look at the Effects of Open-Ended Materials on YoungMindsLaura McDonnellDamrosch Day Treatment ProgramNew York, NY

Helen B. FriedlanderCenter Bronx Day Treatment Program Bergenfield, NJ

Gilbert FoleyYeshiva University, NY

A Treasure Chest of DevelopmentallyAppropriate, Active Group Games for YoungChildren and Strategies for Success Marianne Torbert and Weiyun ChenTemple University, PA

Play, Art and LiteracyDavid Leonard, Jan Drucker and Sara WiffordSarah Lawrence College, NY

Assessment of Motor Skills in Preschool-Grade Three StudentsDarren RobertEast Connecticut State University, CT

Bill YongueFlorida International University, FL

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10-10:50 a.m. SESSION XIII (cont’d)

11-11:50 a.m. SESSION XIV

Noon-1 p.m. LUNCH/RECESS (on your own)

1-1:50 p.m. SESSION XV

DON’T MISS THE IMPRESSIVE EXHIBITIONS AND DISPLAYS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AREA.

Play-Based Curriculum: A SuccessfulFoundation for Life-Long LearningCarolyn M. PattersonGrove City College Early Childhood Lab SchoolGrove City, PA

Growing Closer to Toddlers Through PlayRose WinklerFamily Guidance Center of AlabamaMontgomery, AL

Preserving Our Cultural HeritageThrough Play and GamesElaine M. Van Lue and Wilma de MelendezNova Southeastern University, FL

The Connections Between Work and Play for Children in Four Nepali VillagesSheridan BartlettChildren’s Environments Research GroupPutney, VT

Academics and Play in an Indian GurukulAudrey SkrupskelisUniversity of South Carolina at Aiken

Major League Kickball: Rules, Equipment and FunJackie FosterCommissioner, Major League KickballEugene, OR

The Underlying Theory of AmericanAdventure Play: A Constructivist ModelHalcyon Reese-LearnedGrounds for Play-HoustonHouston, TX

Play vs. Academics: A Necessary Dichotomy?Ann K. Levy, Pamela Phelps andLaura StannardEducational Research for Child DevelopmentFlorida State University, Tallahassee

Bullying in Schools in the North of Portugal:What We Know About ChildrenBeatriz PereiraUniversidade de MinhoBraga, Portugal

Survivor Kid GamesLilka Lichtneger and Nancy WoronowichTooker Avenue SchoolWest Babylon, NY

Playing to LearnGertrude ToherHofstra University, NY

Valerie DuarteIndiana State University, IN

Play and Imagination as Tools for Building ResilienceJanice H. PattersonUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

The Right to a Work-free and PlayfulChildhood: A Historical PerspectiveLisa Hermine MakmanWilliam Patterson University, NJ

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FULL CONFERENCE SPECIAL EVENTS

2-4 p.m. IPA/USA and Hofstra University Community Playday

Don’t miss this two-hour, large-scale play event for full conference participants and theirfamilies, as well as all of Long Island’s local communities. Dynamic, local children’s enter-tainers, games galore, a professional puppeteer, and lots of playful activities and play equip-ment help make this community event a “must” for little people, middle people and big people. Sponsored by US Games, Haystack Toys and Long Island’s most valued merchants.Location: Physical Fitness Center, North Campus

2-4 p.m. International Play Village

This large-scale play village is certain to educate and entertain those desiring the opport u n i t yto see and participate in more than 40 games from other cultures. All activities are taught by trained educators who also share their knowledge about the native culture. Don’t miss this exciting chance to experience how children play in other countries. Location: Physical Fitness Center, North Campus

2-4 p.m. Tour of the Long Island Children’s Museum

Garden City, NYBus departs from the Physical Fitness Center, North Campus

5:30 p.m.- “The Greatest Play City in the World”Midnight Bus Trip to New York City

Make your “play plans” with one of your newly made friends from the conference. The night is yours to dine, see a show or simply enjoy the lights of New York City. The bus leaves from your hotel and takes you and other play advocates to Times Square. The bus leaves from Times Square and returns directly to the hotels. (No fee for FULL conference registrants)Bus picks up participants at all official conference hotels. (Listed on page 13)

Forthcoming ...

Selected works will be published in the conference book, The Child’s Right to Play: A Global Approach.

U.S. GAMESLearning Through Movement

Carrollton, Texas

Official Sponsor of Equipmentfor the 2001 International Conference

The Child’s Right to Play: A Global Approach

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LODGING INFORMATIONThe Quality Hotel and Convention Center in Hempstead andthe Long Island Marriott Hotel and Conference Center inUniondale have been designated as the official Conferencehotels. Following are the room rates and cutoff dates forroom reservations.

QUALITY HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER80 Clinton StreetHempstead, Long Island, NY 11550Att: Reservations DepartmentTel: (516) 486-4100 or (800) 343-7950Fax: (516) 565-0745

Room rate: $99 per night, single/double occupancy. Allreservations will be held until 6 p.m. on day of arrival unlessaccompanied by the first night’s room deposit or secured bya major credit card.Cutoff date: APRIL 2, 2001

The Quality Hotel offers complimentary 24-hour groundtransportation between the hotel and JFK Airport. To arrangefor pickup service, call (800) 343-7950.

LONG ISLAND MARRIOTT HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER101 James Doolittle Blvd.Uniondale, NY 11553Att: Reservations ManagerTel: (516) 794-3800 or (800) 832-6255Fax: (516) 794-5936

Room rate: $149 per night, single/double occupancy. Allreservations will be held until 6 p.m. on day of arrival unlessaccompanied by the first night’s room deposit or secured bya major credit card.Cutoff date: APRIL 11, 2001

N O T E : Please make your re s e rvations early, as the number ofrooms is limited. When making your re s e rvations, please iden-tify yourself as a participant in the C h i l d ’s Right to PlayC o n f e re n c e . Scheduled complimentary transportation will bea rranged between the Hofstra University campus and QualityHotel and Long Island Marriott. Schedules will be available atthe Conference Registration Desk and at both hotels.

DINING FACILITIES ON CAMPUSThere are several dining facilities on the Hofstra University campus. Only one dining facility, the Hofstra UniversityClub, requires reservations. You may make reservations forlunch/ dinner by calling (516) 463-6648. Reservations arelimited.

LOCATION OF HOFSTRA UNIVERSITYHOFSTRA UNIVERSITY is located in Hempstead, LongIsland, New York, about 25 miles east of New York City, lessthan an hour away by train or automobile.

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has frequent trains to theHempstead Station from Pennsylvania Station, located at34th Street and 7th Avenue, New York City, as well as fromthe Flatbush Avenue Station in Brooklyn, New York. Uselocal taxi service to the Hofstra campus.

Local Taxi Service:All Island Taxi Service (516) 481-1111Pub Taxi Service (516) 483-4433Hempstead Taxi (516) 489-4460

BY CAR: Travel on the Long Island Expressway, NorthernState Parkway or the Southern State Parkway to theM e a d o w b rook State Parkway to Exit M4 (HempsteadTurnpike); proceed west on Hempstead Turnpike to the campus (approximately one mile).

TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORTS: The campus islocated approximately 30 minutes by car from either John F.Kennedy International Airport or LaGuardia Airport.

Call in advance for reservations:Horizon Transportation ServicePersonalized Transportation Service (5l6) 538-4891Hempstead Limousine Service CorporationPersonalized Transportation Service (5l6) 485-4399

Long Island Airport Limousine Service (LIALS)LIALS can be called upon arrival at either JFK or LaGuardiaAirports, at a public telephone — 656-7000 (no area coderequired). The phones are monitored from 4 a.m. throughmidnight seven days a week.

NOTE: Please be advised that there are no set fares chargedby New York City yellow cabs between the airports and theHofstra campus. Please confirm with the driver before start-ing your trip.

ROOM ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE LISTED IN THEFINAL PROGRAM, WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE ATTHE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DESK DURINGTHE CONFERENCE.

FOR INFORMATION:HOFSTRA CULTURAL CENTERPhone: (516) 463-5669Fax: (516) 463-4793E-mail: [email protected]

Hofstra University continues its commitment to extending equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without re g a rd to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,age, national or ethnic origin, or physical or mental disability in the conduct and operation of its educational programs and activities, including admission and employment. Thisstatement of nondiscrimination is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other federal, state and locallaws. The Director of Environmental Safety in the Plant Department (516) 463-6622 is the individual designated by the University to coordinate its eff o rts to comply with Section504. The Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer is the University’s official responsible for coordinating its adherence to Title IX and other equal opportunity regulations and laws.Questions or concerns re g a rding Title IX or other aspects of this policy (other than Section 504) should be directed to the Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer (516) 463-2500.

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Mail to:Child’s Right to Play ConferenceHofstra Cultural Center 200 Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY 11549-2000(516) 463-5669

Make checks payable in U.S. currency only to:Hofstra University - Play Conference

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THE CHILD’S RIGHT TO PLAY: A GLOBAL APPROACH CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

CONFERENCE FEES

REGISTRATION FEE NO. OF PERSONS AMOUNT

Early Bird $100

Regular $115

Senior Citizens (over 65 with I.D.) $75

Matriculated Non-Hofstra Students (with current I.D.) $40

Matriculated Hofstra Students $30(with current HofstraCard)

Cocktail Reception and Banquet $35(Thursday, May 3, at 6 p.m.)

TOTAL

Early Bird Rate - applicable if registration form is post-marked on or before April 15, 2001.

Regular Rate - applicable if registration form is post-marked after April 15, 2001.

Please check:❑ Long Island Children’s Museum❑ Bus Trip to New York City❑ Child Care Facilities (Number of children __ )

Method of Payment:❑ Check payable to Hofstra University - Play Conference❑ MasterCard* ❑ Visa*

Cardholder’s Name

Card # Exp. Date

Cardholder’s Signature

*Please add a $3 handling fee for credit card orders.

Conference registration fee includes coffee breaks, continentalbreakfast (Saturday) and all special events, such as Partners inPlay (Friday), IPA/USA and Hofstra University CommunityPlayday (Saturday), International Play Village (Saturday), tourof the Long Island Children’s Museum (Saturday) and bus tripto New York City (Saturday). Please indicate below if yourequire a reservation for the Long Island Children’s Museumtour and the bus trip to New York City.

Hofstra University is 100-percent program accessible to persons with disabilities.

Cancellations - A $10 handling fee will be deducted from registration refunds; however, written notice must be receivedby April 27, 2001.

Returned Checks - A $20 handling fee will be charged forreturned checks.

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDHofstra University

LO C A L WE AT H E R I N MAY:Regular daytime temperatures should be approximately 65 degrees. Wear comfortable clothing and walking/athletic shoes.

CH I L D CA R E FA C I L I T I E S:Child care facilities are available for infants and childre nto age 5. Please see registration form and indicate if youd e s i re this service as well as the number of childre n .

SP E C I A L SE R V I C E S:- F ree conference parking- Job search board- Running track, Olympic-sized swimming pool and

tennis courts on campus- Lost and Found- Web site exchange ... share your favorite site

with colleagues! Bring copies of a favorite site and a short description on a 3x5 card to post

CO N F E R E N C E HI G H L I G H T S:- M o re than 100 sessions from which to choose- M o re than 25 international play expert s- C o n f e rence packet- O p p o rtunity to network- Selected exhibitors of play objects and materials- P a rticipation in Community Playday, International

Play Village, Long Island Childre n ’s Museum tour and bus trip to New York City

- C e rtificate of Part i c i p a t i o n



MAY 3, 4, 5, 2001

The Child’sRight to Play:A Global Approach

in cooperation with

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE CHILD’S RIGHT TO PLAY (IPA/USA)

presents


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