The need for a more systematic and objective approach to determining the extent of employment handicap resulting from disability is considered. A computer-based approach, implemented in a large public corporation, is described, and areas of further research are noted, specifically the need for a less simplistic definition of employment handicap.…

This brief summarizes research-based implementation factors to improve the selection and use of career information systems in schools, community agencies, and other employment and training settings. Thirteen factors to consider when selecting career information systems are identified: theoretical assumptions upon which the system is based,…

These 43 papers focus on changes in vocational assessment and evaluation. Selected titles include "Review of the Needs of Physically Handicapped Persons in the Vocational Counseling Process and a Possible Solution" (Ranson); "Vocational Assessment in the Management of the Chronic Pain Patient" (Dutton); "Vocational Evaluation of the Individual…

Thirty-three papers are presented from a conference on the application of technology for use in the rehabilitation field. Presentations include "Technology--Opening Doors for Disabled People" (Rochlin, Bowe); "Management Information Systems Development for Rehabilitation Facilities: Critical Factors in Development and Implementation" (Robbins, et…

This final report describes activities and accomplishments of a 3-year federally supported project that provided 326 students, ages 18-21, with developmental disabilities employment training through five community colleges and three K-12 system adult education systems. Program sites were in California, Iowa, Ohio, and North Carolina. The program…

These proceedings contain 46 papers presented at a summer workshop on vocational guidance. The first two papers, presented at general sessions, deal with equal access/sex equity and problems in Vocational Education Data System reports. The remaining 44 presentations are divided into these nine categories (with representative topics): testing (the…