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Peer reviewedSartawi, A. A.; Smadi, A. A. – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1997
A study investigated the counseling needs of 145 United Arab Emirates families who have children with disabilities. Results found the top needs of families included information about disabilities, programs for individuals with disabilities, rehabilitation services, and psychological services. Recommendations for governmental and nongovernmental…
Descriptors: Children, Counseling Services, Disabilities, Family Needs
Peer reviewedMcWilliam, R. A.; Ferguson, Ardith; Harbin, Gloria L.; Porter, Patricia; Munn, Duncan; Vandivere, Patricia – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1998
A study found the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Family-Centeredness Rating Scale was effective in evaluating 100 IFSPs from four different agencies. The highest rated items were identifying the family's role and writing in the active voice. More child-related goals were written compared to family-related goals. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods, Family Needs
Download full textMiller, Jerri; Petersen, Sandy – 1999
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act entitles each family with an eligible infant or toddler to service coordination at no cost to them. This publication sets forth guidelines and describes the vision for how service coordination will be provided to families in Colorado. The publication, in English and Spanish versions, notes that…
Descriptors: Coordination, Coordinators, Developmental Delays, Disabilities
Roden, Gunilla – Western European Education, 1988
Examines provisions made in Sweden for the education of handicapped and immigrant students and the services offered to their families. Stating that all handicapped persons have the right to receive government services, the article discusses preschool education, day nurseries, mother-tongue language activities, family services, and courses for…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Children, Day Care, Disabilities
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC. Clearinghouse on Adult Education. – 1988
This guide is intended to make adult educators aware of the materials and products for use with special needs adults that have been developed with funds from Section 310 of the Adult Education Act. The resources have been grouped into the following categories: adult education program management, adults with disabilities, competency-based adult…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Competency Based Education
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC. Div. of Adult Education and Literacy. – 1993
This guide contains descriptions of 187 adult education resources/projects funded under Section 353 of the Adult Education Act. Included in the guide are descriptions of special demonstration projects emphasizing methods for educating adults with various special needs and descriptions of activities designed to train teachers to recognize and serve…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Programs, Annotated Bibliographies
