The article describes programs for the hearing impaired, visually impaired, mentally retarded, behavior disordered, orthopedically handicapped, speech handicapped, and learning disabled in which the arts have been used to enhance cognitive growth. (SBH)

The Pitch, Loudness, Rhythm, Time, and Tonal Memory subtests of the Seashore Measures of Musical Talents were administered to 31 learning disabled (LD) children (10-15 years old) in order to formulate their musical profiles. (Author/BD)

Describes North Central Technical Institute's special programs for students with vision or hearing impairments focusing on the one-month career exploration program; daily living skills instruction; diagnostic, counseling, and support services; and job placement. Examines common misconceptions about hearing/vision impaired people. (DMM)

Specific suggestions for minimizing and living with their handicap are made to legally blind hard of hearing persons (with some usable residual hearing) and to their friends and relatives. (KW)

Sesame Street has developed curricula for and about children with special needs. Further efforts of The Children's Television Workshop have included programs to show parents and teachers how to use Sesame Stree with normal and disabled children. (CL)

Advantages of computer based education are discussed and the application of computer resources for students with visual and hearing impairments, mental retardation, learning disabilities, and physical handicaps is described. (CL)

A study involving eight youths and adults with retinitis pigmentosa (and only 20 degree visual field and hearing loss of at least 20 decibels) determined variance in the ability to perceive and comprehend visual stimuli presented by way of the manual modality when modifications were made in configuration, movement speed, movement size, and…

The authors present a checklist designed to help preschool and kindergarten administrators and teachers build confidence in their ability to be inclusive and to increase their awareness of the needs of children with disabilities. Teachers can use the checklist to prepare for the inclusion of a child with a disability. "Identifying potential…

This document presents summary information in chart form on medications used by students with visual and hearing impairments. First, a checklist identifies educational considerations for students who are medicated. Next, common antipsychotic, anticonvulsant, antiasthmatic and other drugs are listed in chart form with drug name, indications, peak…

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 53 university students with visual, hearing, and motor impairments to determine their use and perception of campus library services. Ss, who majored in a wide range of disciplines, rated their use of library services. Most frequent use was reported by students with motor impairments, while 21% of…

The paper reviews approaches for making bibliographic instruction accessible to college students with visual, hearing, and mobility impairments. Needs assessment should focus on students, library staff, administrative officers, faculty members, and educational specialists. Consideration in program development should be given not only to special…

The training program examines the relationship between law enforcement personnel and persons with disabilities. The curriculum is organized into four sections dealing with specific concerns of people with hearing impairments, visual impairments, mental retardation, and mobility impairments. Background information is presented for each disability…

The report addresses ways to accommodate disabled students at Seattle Pacific University. Following a review of federal legislation concerning otherwise qualified handicapped individuals, the manual provides suggestions to help professors adapt instruction for the following specific groups of students: those with hearing impairments, vision…

The report describes the second year of a survey of sensory impaired children in Nebraska. It is explained that results have been used to improve administrative planning and cost efficient delivery of services. Demographic and assessment information was collected and analyzed on 888 sensory impaired children (birth to 21) via questionnaires…

Part I of the report presents findings from a survey of library resources for disabled persons in New South Wales, Australia. Survey results are organized according to the following topics: public libraries (materials, services, access, staffing); academic and special libraries (university libraries, college of advanced education libraries,…