In 2011, the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS-2) data set was released to the field to provide researchers with data to conduct additional analysis (e.g., multivariate, descriptive) of youth with disabilities' in-school and post-school experiences. Funded in 2000 by the U. S. Department of Education's, Office of Special Education…

In 2001, the Libraries Serving Disadvantaged Persons (LSDP) Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), published the "International Resource Book for Libraries Serving Disadvantaged Persons." This publication is a seventy year retrospective which chronicles the history of the Section from 1931 to 2001.…

This bibliography of 115 items provides a semiannual update to a book that annotates professional literature related to blindness issued since 1953. Items are dated from 1988 through 1990. Included are documents, journal articles, books, papers, and doctoral dissertations. Entries are alphabetical by author. An analytical subject index is…

This bibliographic listing updates a bibliography published by Temple University. Documents (N=149) are abstracted and offered with bibliographic data but do not include medical journals and generally eschew material from popular magazines. An Analytical Subject Index lists documents by subject headings. (PB)

The bibliography is the semiannual update to a book titled, "Blindness, Visual Impairment, Deaf-Blindness: Annotated Listing of the Literature, 1953-1975." The 138 annotated citations are listed alphabetically by author, with a subject index and journal listing also provided. (DB)

The annual bibliography of approximately 130 annotated citations updates a bibliography published in book form. Citations are listed alphabetically by author and were almost all published in 1987 or 1988. References include journal articles, dissertations, books, and reference materials. (DB)

The annotated bibliography of about 120 items is presented to continue to update a book, "Blindness, Visual Impairment, Deaf-Blindness: Annotated Listing of the Literature, 1953-1975." Entries include any professional literature published in the last 3 years and not previously included. A listing of journal resources and a subject index are…

This guide is the result of a survey of the world situation of the braille system undertaken with the aim of establishing world braille uniformity. Eighty-five countries are listed alphabetically, along with specific information about braille activities and braille codes. For each country, information provided includes the alphabet in braille…

This catalog lists cassette books produced by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped during 1989. Books are listed alphabetically within subject categories under nonfiction and fiction headings. Nonfiction categories include: animals and wildlife, the arts, bestsellers, biography, blindness and physical handicaps,…

This annotated bibliography lists 170 articles, books, and other professional publications related to blindness, visual impairment, and deaf-blindness. The bibliography's scope does not include medical literature or popular magazines. The entries are arranged alphabetically by author, and an analytical subject index is also supplied. (JDD)

The bibliography lists books, articles, reports, and other materials on devices that convert print to speech, braille or other tactile output for use by blind persons. The material has been published since 1975. The bibliography is divided into three sections: (1) general works, including background information, history, works treating several…

A resource list is provided of 24 available computer technology periodicals which have been developed or adapted to meet the specialized needs of blind and visually impaired computer users. Title, description of scope, publisher, and subscription information are provided. (JW)

This reference circular lists Bibles and sacred texts of many world religions, in a variety of languages, translations, and versions, that are available in special media. Commentaries, concordances, liturgies, prayer books, hymnals, and magazines are also listed. Priority was given to citing complete works; portions of works are listed if they are…

The guide provides information about the availability of approximately 275 magazines in media suitable for use by persons unable to read or handle conventional print materials. The alphabetical listing (by title) includes information on magazine title, frequency on issue, special medium or media in which it is available, source or sources from…

Available in both print and braille, this directory describes the activities of the Volunteer Services Section of the Library of Congress Division for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, the Braille Book Bank, and Recording for the Blind. Its major section lists the names of 269 volunteer groups and individuals who transcribe and record books…