A bibliography of references pertaining to architectural barriers to the handicapped is presented. The references center on the importance of architectural design for universities and colleges which make buildings and facilities accessible to, and usable by, the physically handicapped. (NS)

The report summarizes significant events since 1959 in the University of Missouri's program to modify its physical plant and educational facilities and to organize and expand its student personnel services to enable handicapped students to attend the University. Reviewed are the program plan, site and building modifications, student services, and…

The article describes the growth and services of the rehabilitation program at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, for physically handicapped students. In addition to changing architectural and technological barriers, attitudinal barriers are overcome through pre-admission evaluation, early registration, and various kinds of supportive…

This manual has been prepared to assist college and university administrators in making their campus facilities accessible to physically handicapped students, faculty, and staff. It gives a step-by-step procedure for developing and implementating campuswide programs required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It explains the…

Guidelines on performance criteria for the State University of New York consider two main types of handicapped: the ambulant and semi-ambulant, including some physically handicapped, the visually and aurally handicapped, and persons with cardiac conditions; and persons confined to wheel chairs. The handicapped and planning for them are discussed.…

The physical facilities of 700 colleges and universities of the United States were studied by the National Center for Education Statistics in the fall of 1977. The primary study objectives were to: (1) develop a reliable estimate of what American colleges and universities must spend to make their programs accessible to the mobility impaired, as…