The author presents guidelines for federal contractors in complying with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, in view of stepped-up government enforcement activities. She describes provisions of the Act, some complaints filed under its affirmative action section, and personnel practices that contractors may use for creative compliance with federal law.…

The article contains examples of company-sponsored programs to successfully train and hire handicapped persons. Affirmative action and other regulations have necessitated consideration of other alleviating measures (removal of architectural, mechanical, and mental barriers; human engineering; decentralization; modified schedules; and research)…

Provides an in-depth guide to the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Executive Order requiring affirmative action for handicapped people; discusses concerns such as why companies hire and retrain handicapped people, successful placement and accommodation, supervision, and labor-management cooperation. (Editor/TA)