A matrix organizes skills into a curriculum for independence and includes the following components: travel, reading, writing, speaking, recreation, and planning; and resources, problem solving, self-advocacy, and social skills. The use of the matrix in promoting the independence of a visually handicapped learner is described. (CL)

The paper presents a rationale for including choice-making as an important skill area for persons with severe disabilities. Behavioral approaches of conceptualizing choice-making are identified, and procedures are suggested for teaching choice-making skills, integrating opportunities for exercising them, and fostering choice-making skills through…

The development and initial implementation of the Threshold Program during 1981-82 at Lesley College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for young learning disabled adults, with IQs 75-95 is described. The goal of planning is explained to be development of a program which promotes independent living skills through a combination of courses fostering…

A rationale is offered for including life skills in curricula for students with special needs. Life skills are defined as encompassing daily living, personal/social, and occupational skills. Daily living skills include: managing personal finances, selecting and managing a household, caring for personal needs, safety awareness, preparing and…

An illustrated guide to aspects of life in the United States is presented in Khmer for recent arrivals from Cambodia. The guidelines address such topics as resettlement agencies, community relations and national customs, the U.S. government, local and long distance transport, mail and telephone communication systems, employment practices, the…

An illustrated guide to aspects of life in the United States is presented in Lao for recent Laotian arrivals. The guidelines address such topics as resettlement agencies, community relations and national customs, the U.S. government, local and long distance transport, mail and telephone communication systems, employment practices, the educational…

This handbook provides basic information about working with Indochinese refugees - who they are, how they come to the United States, and how they can best be assisted in starting their new life in the United States. The first part of the book describes what it means to be a refugee. The second part contains an English version of "Your New Life in…

In order to meet the needs of researchers whose primary interest is in methods for training the retarded in domestic, vocational, or other nonacademic skills, a procedure is described for estimating equivalent difficulty for different vocational preparation tasks. (Author/DB)

Describes seven life skills identified by the 4-H program as being essential for productive and happy lives: creative thinking, decision making, acquiring knowledge, responsibility, communication, understanding of self, and getting along with others. Suggests how camp staff can develop program goals and outcomes for teaching these skills. (SAS)

These English as a Second Language (ESL) Content Standards were developed to accommodate the local conditions Pennsylvania's ESL students and teachers face across the state and to align state standards with the National Reporting System Educational Functioning Levels. The standards are designed as a teaching tool in the development of…

The FORM approach is designed to help persons in the senior population with the task of filling out the forms or applications required for a myriad of societal and human needs. The acronym represents a four-part approach consisting of: Facing the issue; applying Overview; Rewriting headings as questions; and Matching information as appropriate…

An illustrated guide to aspects of life in the United States is presented in Chinese for recent Chinese-speaking arrivals. The guidelines address such topics as resettlement agencies, community relations and national customs, the U.S. government, local and long distance transport, mail and telephone communication systems, employment practices, the…

An illustrated guide to aspects of life in the United States is presented in Vietnamese for recent Vietnamese arrivals. The guidelines address such topics as resettlement agencies, community relations and national customs, the U.S. government, local and long distance transport, mail and telephone communication systems, employment practices, the…

An assessment strategy uses pretests and posttests to assess deaf students' pre-independent, semi-independent, and independent living skills. The one-on-one assessment technique allows evaluators (and subsequently teachers) to tailor learning activities to the specific needs of the individual student. (CB)

In Eugene, Oregon, severely disabled students are successfully integrated into a regular high school program. The school provides support for and acceptance of the disabled students from staff, other students, and the community. (MD)