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Download full textNussbaum, Ruth, Comp. – 1994
This reference document lists national organizations that serve as information clearinghouses, referral agencies, or legislative advocates for children, youths, and adults with physical disabilities. Many provide services directly to the individual and include peer and family support, education, and counseling. Some also support research on the…
Descriptors: Adults, Advocacy, Children, Directories
Syracuse Univ., NY. Center on Human Policy. – 1988
The document is intended to help states and local communities locate resources to support children and adults with extensive health needs in the community. An overview article, titled "Supporting People with Medical and Physical Needs in the Community," by Bonnie Shoultz and Julie Ann Racino, identifies principles for community…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Health Services, Information Sources, Normalization (Handicapped)
Dell, Susan J.; McNerney, Peg – 1997
This guide identifies 45 toys appropriate for young children with visual and/or motor impairments. Criteria for the toys selected include the following: provides sound feedback, has brightly colored surfaces with high contrast colors, provides surfaces that are interesting to touch, stimulates thinking by requiring specific actions or problem…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Instructional Material Evaluation, Instructional Materials, Physical Disabilities
P.R.I.D.E. Foundation, Inc., Groton, CT. – 1989
The resource guide to the modification of clothing for disabled individuals suggests solutions to clothing, grooming, and home management problems for a variety of handicapping conditions. Services of PRIDE (Promote Real Independence for the Disabled and Elderly) are noted, including manuals on clothing for the disabled, a workshop, a curriculum…
Descriptors: Clothing, Clothing Design, Clothing Instruction, Disabilities
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. – 1991
This resource guide lists and describes print materials, nonprint materials, and organizations dealing with sports, outdoor recreation, and games for visually and physically impaired individuals. Section I focuses on national organizations that sponsor athletic events on various levels and provide related services for children, youth, and adults…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Athletic Equipment, Athletics, Camping
Vanderheiden, Gregg C.; And Others – 1988
Described are toy modifications which enable handicapped individuals to operate battery-powered toys. A battery interrupter is explained as a device which fits between the batteries in a toy and provides the ability to have a separate on-off switch which can be custom designed to fit a handicapped user's needs. Construction and use of three types…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Construction (Process), Electric Batteries, Electromechanical Aids
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. – 1992
Intended for parents of preschool children with visual or physical disabilities, this reference circular lists organizations offering materials and services at the national level as well as books available from standard commercial outlets. The first section lists 14 organizations providing special format materials (Braille, cassettes, large print,…
Descriptors: Audiotape Cassettes, Books, Braille, Games
Barnett, Lynn, Ed. – 1992
In 1992, survey data were gathered from 619 public and private community, technical, and junior college disability support service (DSS) personnel regarding DSS services and accommodations in those institutions during the 1991-92 academic year. Designed as a resource for administrators, counselors, students, parents, and policymakers, this report…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Developmental Disabilities, Directories, Disabilities
Porter, Stephanie; And Others – 1991
This catalog was developed to help schools or health personnel train nurses, administrators, teachers, and aides in medical and technological aspects of serving children with complex medical conditions in the educational setting. The first chapter lists resources that document changes in medical care since 1980 and increases in the number of…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Demography, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
