Discusses myths that contribute to attitudinal barriers against handicapped college students and recommendations for future programs. Includes an annotated bibliography and list of agencies and organizations providing resources and information for services for handicapped persons. (Author/JAC)

Creating a barrier-free environment requires modification of buildings, realignment of attitudes, raising of funds, and planning for new programs. By designing a barrier-free environment that is esthetically pleasing, the attitudes of both handicapped and nonhandicapped will be positively affected. (Author/JAC)

Student development administrators can play a key role in facilitating nondiscriminatory action in postsecondary institutions. A better understanding of the requirements of Section 504 can create an atmosphere to aid the handicapped students' personal, social and vocational growth. (JAC)

Without program access to education, leadership and vocational opportunities will be denied to handicapped individuals. Faculty members must become aware and competent in instructing and guiding handicapped students. Few institutions have established roles for facilitators of faculty involvement with the handicapped. (Author/JAC)

The report on preliminary administration of the AEBLE (Assessment of Environmental Barriers to Leisure Experiences) instrument to 18 orthopedically impaired children reveals five factors (all but the family support) to be considered problems: community reaction resources, architectural barriers, accessible and available transportation, community…

Older adults have specific physical education needs that should be addressed by physical educators. As the need for programs increases, physical educators must be trained to use research to set standards for safe and effective participation. (FG)

This document contains four papers, discussing medical and sociocultural aspects of disability, presented at a national conference on the nonwhite disabled. In "Some Observations on Blacks and Physical Disability," Thornhill and Torres note the higher prevalence of physical disability among blacks and cite the example of more frequent lower…

Knowledge of admission and support service opportunities is necessary for handicapped students to choose a college or university that will accommodate their needs. It is the job of school counselors to see that handicapped students have the information they need. (Author)

This guide distills lessons from an extensive body of research into practical advice for policymakers and practitioners concerned with helping hard-to-employ individuals find jobs and succeed in the work force. Part 1 examines the following topics: characteristics of the hard-to-employ; the prevalence of various barriers to employment; and the…