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Jaffe, Kenneth M., Ed. – 1987
The eight papers presented at the conference stress the importance of self-produced locomotion for the normal development of cognitive processes, particularly spatial understanding. Papers have the following titles and authors: "Childhood Motor Impairments: Clinical Overview and Scope of the Problem" (Ross Hays); "Locomotion and Psychological…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Children, Cognitive Development, Equipment
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Office of the Professions. – 1982
This document contains 10 papers that were presented at a conference that addressed mobility in nursing education and the promotion of cooperation among nursing institutions and nursing professionals in New York State. The papers focus on the theme of mobility, or articulation, among the institutions that train nurses. In particular, the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Articulation (Education), Educational Cooperation, Educational Mobility
Download full textBell, William G., Ed.; Ashford, Norman J., Ed. – 1984
These conference proceedings contain the texts of 62 papers. The first 17 papers include 4 keynote presentations as well as reviews of: major developments in several countries (Brazil, Canada, Great Britain, Jordan, Netherlands, Sweden, United States) and Hong Kong; handicapped travelers' access to air transport; and application of microcomputer…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Air Transportation, Area Studies, Cost Effectiveness
Brubaker, Cliff, Ed. – 1985
These proceedings represent a cross-section of the results of rehabilitation research across a range of disciplines. The 130 presentations, which deal generally with the exploitation of science and technology in the rehabilitative process, are divided among 21 sessions. Topics of the first 15 sessions are: aids to promote independent vocation and…
Descriptors: Biomechanics, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Easter Seal Research Inst., Don Mills (Ontario). – 1988
The conference reported in this document utilized a conceptual matrix to organize presentations on research priorities in prevention, definitive treatment, and ongoing management of impairment, disability, and handicap. Ten research strategy recommendations developed at the conference are offered for implementation by The Easter Seal Research…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Epidemiology, Intervention
Teacher Corps Alumni Network. – 1989
Selected papers are presented from two symposia addressing the need for recruitment and retention of minority persons into education. The first, by Bess C. Howard, offers an historical perspective on black educators and discusses the need for recruiting Black teachers. In the second paper, Judy Minier discusses the role played by the Teacher Corps…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Mobility
World Health Organization, Copenhagen (Denmark). Regional Office for Europe. – 1986
The report summarizes a meeting of the World Health Organization's Working Group on Systems for Provision of Aids for Disabled Persons. The meeting was convened to discuss technical aids and ergonomic measures to bring greater independence to disabled people and the need to systematize services for the disabled in their own environments. Following…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Community Programs, Delivery Systems
Morse, Susan – 1989
This document describes the Migrant Education Secondary Assistance Project's second outreach meeting, which was held in conjunction with an interstate counselors' workshop. The meeting, one of a three-part series, addressed student mobility, the most perplexing problem of migrant youth. Mobility is the major characteristic that makes migrant…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, High Risk Students, Interstate Programs, Migrant Education
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). – 1984
Proceedings of a 1983 International Conference of states sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) are presented. The focus was the adoption of the Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas, and Degrees in Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific. Emphasis was placed on the…
Descriptors: College Graduates, College Programs, Credentials, Degrees (Academic)
Sarris, Sharon; And Others – 1981
Eight papers presented at the 1981 summer workshop conducted by the Association of Teacher Educators are summarized. The following questions were addressed: (1) What kinds of skills do teachers need to share effectively their expertise with other teachers? (2) Are prototypes available to assist in the design of inservice workshops? (3) How are…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College School Cooperation, Delivery Systems, Elementary Secondary Education
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC. – 1980
This publication provides information on issues surrounding the entry of women into the fire service. Chapter 1 focuses on the "Women in the Fire Service" seminar held on August 1979. It covers issues and recommendations for programs designed to facilitate the effective use of women. Other sections contain seminar participant opinions on the issue…
Descriptors: Adults, Employed Women, Employment Level, Employment Opportunities
United Nations Children's Fund, Paris (France). – 1987
This digest presents the main elements of a regional seminar held in Sucre, Bolivia, to analyze and assess basic education and literacy programs that have been implemented in Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition to UNICEF and UNESCO officials, some 36 experts from 11 countries participated in the meeting. Although the initial aim of the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bilingual Education Programs, Child Development, Communication (Thought Transfer)
