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Download full textSouth Carolina State Dept. of Mental Retardation, Columbia. – 1992
Intended as a reference for chambers of commerce, physicians, public schools, and other agencies, this directory lists services for families of people with mental retardation or related disabilities in South Carolina. First, the South Carolina Department of Mental Retardation is described, including its service system, organization, case…
Descriptors: Agencies, Eligibility, Health Services, Human Services
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (ED), Washington, DC. – 1988
The booklet is intended to provide basic information for persons with either rights or responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The definition of physical or mental impairment precedes an explanation of the law's requirements. Rights are listed under the following sections: program accessibility; preschool, elementary…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Education, Civil Rights, Definitions
Bodgen, James F. – 2003
People increasingly recognize that health and education are intertwined. Education goals cannot be achieved without attention to health; health goals cannot be achieved without attention to education. This primer is a guide for professionals in the health and social-services sectors. Its purpose is to bridge professional cultures and languages and…
Descriptors: Child Health, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Government School Relationship
Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond. Community Services Assistance Center. – 1989
This report presents summaries of federally-assisted and state (Virginia) funded programs as required by Public Law 100-146, The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1987. Information presented for each of the 55 programs includes: (1) the administering agency; (2) the legislation enabling the provision of…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Developmental Disabilities, Eligibility, Federal Aid
Tomas Rivera Center, Claremont, CA. – 1989
This report is based on the findings of the Los Angeles County Latino Assessment Study (LACLAS), which consulted with Latinos to determine the priorities, programs, and strategies for meeting the needs of their community in Los Angeles County (California). The study's main objective was to obtain information to assist governmental and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Census Figures, Citizen Participation, Crime
Meier, Ellen, Comp.; Lo Bosco, Maryellen, Comp. – 1983
This Guidebook details the work of Hispanic organizations involved with educational issues, cultural issues, and social service concerns. The directory was created as a resource guide for individuals and groups interested in the work of Hispanic groups or in exploring issues relevant to the Hispanic community. This first edition of the Guidebook…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Advocacy, Cultural Activities, Cultural Education
