The annotated bibliography on public agencies concerned with exceptional children contains approximately 90 annotated listings of agencies serving handicapped or gifted children. Listings are alphabetical by organization title and provide address, telephone number, and a brief description which usually includes purpose, membership requirements,…

Sources of information regarding camping, backpacking, and related activities are annotated in a comprehensive listing of books, films and other non-print media, pamphlets, and periodicals largely dating from 1960. The volume contains chapters pertaining to: general directories, general camping, organized camping, camp related activities,…

Discusses agency library information activities, production and dissemination, and resource access as presented at the first conference of state and provincial fish and game agency librarians. Agencies represented include the Fish and Wildlife Reference Service, Aquaculture, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management,…

The report reviews 86 documents (1966 to 1982) concerned with trends and applications of computers in vocational rehabilitation of the disabled. The literature is analyzed in four areas: the counseling process, agency management, training and education, and consumer concerns. Six recommendations resulting from the reviews are given such as the…

A brief description is provided of the composition of the collection of materials on Adult Learning Services held by the Study of Adult Education in the New York State Education Department, and a list of the subject headings used for its book and vertical file collections. The alphabetically ordered list of approximately 350 terms used to index…

This annotated bibliography and resource guide is intended to familiarize administrators, educators, service providers, parents, and others with resources and services available to assist in the transition of students with disabilities into postsecondary education and the world of work. The first part lists 236 references published from 1985…

This annotated, selective bibliography is a guide to the history of the United Nations, its publications, and four of the 14 specialized agencies and their publications. It is organized under the following headings: biographies, guides, official records, indexes and abstracts, laws, yearbooks, bibliographies, directories, statistics, periodicals,…

This publication describes the programs and services offered through the Office of Developmental Disabilities of the Illinois Department of Human Services. Introductory information includes an overview of supports and service, a definition of "developmental disability," and a guide to the publication. This is followed by a description of…

Section I of this 3-part reference circular provides information about national organizations that serve as information clearinghouses and referral agencies, or that act as advocacy organizations for learning-disabled youths and adults, their families, and professionals serving them. It consists of an alphabetical listing of 18 such organizations…

This annotated bibliography focuses on two important aspects of the fund-seeking process: locating agencies whose interests and goals are similar to those of the proposed project, and preparing a written proposal which is tailored to meet the particular funding requirements of the chosen funding agency. The 33-citation first section emphasizes…

This directory is intended to provide a comprehensive listing of organizational and informational resources related to the rehabilitation needs of American Indians with disabilities. The guide is divided into two sections. The first section contains lists of American Indian organizations, American Indian centers, Bureau of Indian Affairs offices,…

A directory of resources on global/international education comprises the entire issue. Information is organized according to global/international organizations; departments and agencies of the federal government; boards, commissions, and advisory groups; intergovernmental organizations; a bibliography of books, periodicals, and instructional…

Presents an annotated bibliography for librarians of access tools for publications and documents of specialized agencies of the United Nations (UN). A brief review of the nature and purpose of the UN specialized agencies is included, along with general sources for information on UN agencies. (seven references) (LRW)

This resource handbook lists print materials, videos, juvenile books, organizations, and agencies to assist professionals working to integrate young children with disabilities or other special needs into preschool settings. The first section lists books, articles, ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) documents, and videos separately…

This bibliography is designed to assist agencies in the U.S. and abroad in their selection of family planning educational materials. The citations are divided into two sections: (1) patient-oriented educational materials with emphasis on the need for family planning, availability of services, and birth control methods; and (2) materials which…