Focusing on the premise that vocational rehabilitation services for disabled veterans should not be a mandate but a right, the author describes success stories of four disabled Vietnam-era veterans who have achieved success in chosen vocations through vocational rehabilitation training. (BM)

Four members of Congress (Jacob K. Javits, Carl D. Perkins, Albert H. Quie, and Claiborne Pell) pay tribute to Lowell Burkett's exemplary career with the American Vocational Association (AVA) and discuss some of the accomplishments of Burkett's twenty-three years of service to AVA, the last twelve of which he spent as its executive director. (BM)

This tribute to Lowell Burkett, past executive director of the American Vocational Association, profiles his performance as the association leader, a professional, a lobbyist, a vocational educator, and a man. (BM)

Presents biographical sketches of four handicapped individuals whose participation in vocational training programs has fostered active and successful careers. (BM)