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PDF pending restorationNational Council on the Handicapped, Washington, DC. – 1986
As part of a series of topic papers assessing federal laws and programs affecting persons with disabilities, this paper focuses on employment programs and initiatives. Described are (1) the transition model of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), which emphasizes a solid educational foundation and adequate…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Disabilities, Employment Opportunities, Employment Programs
Download full textFederal Register, 1979
The guidelines explain the civil rights reponsibilities of recipients of federal funds offering or administering vocational education programs (effective March 15, 1979). The guidelines derive from and provide guidance supplementary to Titles VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and the implementing departmental regulation), Title IX of the…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Admission Criteria, Career Counseling, Civil Rights
Hanley-Maxwell, Cheryl, Ed.; Harley, Debra, Ed. – 1988
The purpose of this forum was to examine critical issues in the implementation of supported employment from a variety of perspectives and to provide recommendations for future improvement. Eight invited papers and discussions were organized into four topics: issues related to time-limited funding; disabilities other than mental retardation;…
Descriptors: Adults, Disabilities, Employment Potential, Federal Legislation
Baxter, Neale – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 1979
Describes services that employment and school counselors can provide the handicapped. Gives information about federal legislation, the counselor's role, testing and training programs, and job development and placement. Includes a list of useful publications and a directory of state agencies to assist counselors of the handicapped. (MF)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Guidance, Counselor Role, Disabilities
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (ED), Washington, DC. – 1997
This directory lists programs funded by rehabilitation training grants funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 304a). These programs are grouped under the following categories: (1) rehabilitation long-term training; (2) experimental and innovative training; (3) state vocational rehabilitation unit in-service training; (4)…
Descriptors: Audiology, Deaf Interpreting, Disabilities, Federal Aid
Hicks, Lorna C.; And Others – 1981
Designed to help career counselors and placement center staff at universities and community colleges reduce the impact of the employment barriers facing students with physical disabilities, this manual contains discussions of five career center service areas as well as a rationale for developing special services. The first section presents a…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Change Strategies, College Students, Community Resources
Batsche, Catherine, Ed. – 1979
This Compendium is a manual of information related to the vocational education of handicapped and disadvantaged students. Section 1, Article Series, reprints fourteen articles published in professional journals. Topics include vocational education's role in career education for handicapped students, personnel development, cooperation of special…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Career Counseling, Career Education, Classroom Techniques
