Methods of modifying home economics classes, specifically fashion and clothing design courses, for special needs students are discussed. Discusses the team approach to problem solving, interagency linkage to internship, student involvement, changes to ready-to-wear clothes for special needs, and information resources. (CT)

Notes that corporate documents of a women's clothing company changed in one season from relatively outdated designs to more updated, professional layouts but the content changed very little. Contends that the document redesign indicates a move to a more feminist outlook for the company. Describes how the document design represents a slow change…

This courseware evaluation rates the "Your Ideal Silhouette" program developed by Your Image, Inc. This program (not contained in this document) uses the computer to identify figure faults and illustrate personalized corrective style lines to achieve the ideal silhouette. Part A describes the program in terms of subject area (textiles…