This fact sheet summarizes information about the education-related services provided by federal/state-funded Vocational Rehabilitation Services and describes how to gain access to them. In a question/answer format, the guide discusses how to find the local vocational rehabilitation office, how to contact the office, procedures involved in…

This resource guide for the conduct of athletic competition for physically disabled students in Louisiana includes policies and procedures for statewide implementation, official rules for competition, and copies of all forms needed for program development. The guide contains three sections. The first section covers organizational structure for…

The first of the two reports presented here begins by listing the members and alternate members of the Michigan State Legislature; members of the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees; and Library of Michigan officials. A directory of the state's 16 public library cooperatives is also provided, together with maps showing their geographic…

Reviews federal and Alabama state legislation to protect and help individuals with handicaps. Discusses ways that colleges can adequately accommodate special needs students. Points to organizations and services which can assist colleges, e.g., the Vocational Rehabilitation Service and Job Accommodation Network. (DMM)

Minimum standards are set forth for the 12 member libraries that currently constitute the Library of Michigan/Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LM/LBPH) network to ensure that all LM/LBPH network libraries provide uniform, quality service to patrons in the service area. Introductory material includes listings of the Michigan…

This guide explains how occupational therapists and physical therapists collaborate with educators, administrators, and parents to help children with disabilities in Wisconsin schools acquire needed skills. Chapter 1 provides basic historical information about occupational and physical therapy in schools and introduces a collaborative model of…