This manual was designed primarily for use by people with disabilities. The hope is that it is also useful for families, as well as service coordinators and providers who directly assist families and individuals with disabilities. The focus of this manual is to provide easy-to-read information about available resources, and to provide immediate…

Outlines the 1981 legislative objectives and activities of the New Jersey Education Association for all areas of child and teacher welfare and educational legislation. Specific state bills and some federal objectives are cited. A directory of New Jersey legislators is appended. (SJL)

This directory includes data on more than 800 legislators who are enacting policy in their state capitols from the perspective of an educator. With occupation as the starting point, a summary was developed for each legislator from the education profession. These summaries include his/her chamber and party affiliation, address, telephone number,…

The United States House of Representatives' committees that make policy of importance to higher education are described, subcommittee leaders are profiled, and members are listed by political party. Telephone numbers are also provided. (MSE)

Position papers collected by the United States Student Association (USSA) outlining objections to the reimposition of a selective service draft are presented. The USSA believes that a draft is unnecessary because: total active military strength is maintained even when voluntary enlistment falls short of its goal; it would increase military costs;…