Intended primarily for library staff in a public library, the guide presents information about major types of disabilities. Information includes definitions and a discussion of characteristics, suggestions for interaction, lists of professional readings and books for children and adults, names and addresses of related agencies (including local…

Approximately 400 references regarding working with parents of handicapped children are noted on the resource list and annotated bibliography. In the resource list, books are grouped by subject headings including types of handicapping conditions (11 conditions including hearing impairments, severe handicaps, physical/health impairments,…

Intended for classroom teachers, the manual provides an approach to observation, assessment, record keeping, and remediation of students' visual performance. A list of clues for detecting visual performance difficulties and nine laws applicable to visual performance development tasks are given. Described in two sections are the materials, steps,…

A review of the literature provides the conclusion that individuals with a disability versus those without a disability are more likely to have a substance abuse problem and less likely to get effective treatment. Data suggest 10-40% of all individuals in treatment for substance abuse have a coexisting physical or mental disability. Alcohol rates…

Noting a high incidence of learning disabilities among students with visual impairments, this article compares definitions of the two conditions. Common assessment approaches are discussed and those inappropriate for students with low vision or blindness are identified. Suggested intervention approaches include adaptation of the environment,…

This article presents adaptations for teaching art to students with disabilities. Various techniques, methods, and materials are described by category of disability, including students with mental disabilities, visual impairments, hearing impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and physical disabilities. (JDD)

A study compared three procedures for teaching social skills with 13 intermediate-age students with learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, or visual impairments who also participated in cooperative-learning groups. Students who received teacher-directed instruction improved in listening, problem solving, and negotiating skills during…

The handbook presents an introduction and 11 chapters designed to help community college personnel serve handicapped students. A chapter on legal aspects of serving the handicapped addresses the implications of postsecondary and vocational education requirements on admission and programming. Suggestions are made for overcoming the social barriers…

This report is the first in a series of publications emanating from a four year research effort designed to further knowledge of admissions testing and handicapped people. The report is divided into three major sections describing (1) the development of the research program, (2) a context for conducting that research, and (3) major research issues…

The basis for socially mainstreaming handicapped children as well as changing attitudes toward the handicapped are discussed; and a list of teaching activities and resources for introducing students to the mentally retarded, the visually impaired, the physically handicapped, the hearing impaired, and the learning disabled is presented. A summary…

This combined proceedings document presents the highlights of two historic national events: the First National Congress and the 1988 National Conference on Adults with Special Learning Needs. A summary of the Congress discusses the theme of empowerment and the declaration adopted calling for the adult and continuing education community to address…

The handbook is intended to help employers understand barriers to employment of disabled people. Barriers are examined, including attitudinal, physical (architectural, transportation, site, and equipment), policy and practice barriers (interviewing and recruiting), and communication barriers. Suggestions and guidelines for dealing with the…

The document presents findings of a search of research literature in the area of arts and the handicapped published between 1971 and 1981. The literature search addresses the various art forms of visual art, drama, music, and dance/movement as well as the major handicapping conditions: mental retardation, hearing impairments, speech handicaps,…

These workshop materials are designed to assist technologists in coping with handicapped students in their programs. They contain information on the characteristics of handicapped persons, and some of the psychological and legal considerations that form the background from which the students come; and they focus on developing insight that will…