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Information Packet on Surrogate Parents.
Moore, Jean J.; Mason, Doris M. – 1978
The information packet focuses on the role of the surrogate parent with emphasis on the rights of the handicapped child as mandated by P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Included are the following: a discussion of 10 surrogate parent issues identified through a literature search and survey of five states (Connecticut,…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Civil Liberties, Federal Legislation, Handicapped Children
Information Packet on Impartial Due Process Procedures.
Moore, Jean J.; Gygi, Janice – 1978
Intended for state directors of special education in the Southwest Region, the information packet provides materials relating to the development, initiation, implementation or refinement of impartial due process procedures. Included are the following: a matrix outlining current procedures, policies, and general information on due process from…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Due Process, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicapped Children
Special Recreation in Rural Areas. Institute Report #7. National Institute on New Models of Community Based Recreation and Leisure Programs and Services for Handicapped Children and Youth.
Nesbitt, John A., Comp.; Seymour, Clifford T., Comp. – 1978
The fifth of nine volumes (EC 114 401-409) on recreation for the handicapped examines special recreation in rural areas. The following 11 papers are included: "Recreational, Cultural and Leisure Services for the Handicapped in Rural Communities in Iowa" (D. Szymanski); "Recreation for Handicapped in Rural Communities" (J. Nesbitt); "Programming…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Community Programs, Disabilities, Handicapped Children
Papers on New Models of Community Recreation for Handicapped. Institute Report #3. National Institute on New Models of Community Based Recreation and Leisure Programs and Services for Handicapped Children and Youth.
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Nesbitt, John A., Ed. – 1978
Fifty-seven papers on new models of community recreation for the handicapped comprise the third report in the series (EC 114 401-409). Papers deal with the following topics (sample subtopics in parentheses): administration (management by objectives); advocacy; areas and equipment (outdoor playground equipment); attitudes; barriers (an analysis of…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Architectural Barriers, Attitudes, Community Programs
Infant Assessment: Issues and Applications.
Darby, Betty L., Ed.; May, Marcia J., Ed. – 1979
The book offers 14 papers presented at two conferences on assessment and intervention with handicapped infants, sponsored by the Western States Technical Assistance Resource. Titles and authors include: "Neonatal Diagnosis of the Neurologically Handicapped" (M. Coleman); "Principles of Infant Assessment" (J. Swanson); "Focus on the Parent-Infant…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Communication Skills, Down Syndrome
Biological Defects and Special Education-An Issue in Personnel Preparation.
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Reed, Homer B. C., Jr. – Journal of Special Education, 1979
The article examines the relationship between biological defects and educational aptitude and achievement. (Author/PHR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Behavior Problems, Biological Influences
Services for Children: A Summary from the Illinois Human Services Plans. Phase I: 1977 - 1979.
Illinois State Dept. of Finance, Springfield. – 1979
This summary contains abbreviated versions of 1977.1979 plans of services for children proposed by Illinois human services agencies. The booklet was prepared as a reference document for persons involved in planning sessions of a regional workshop. Contents include excerpts from the text of the Illinois Welfare and Rehabilitation Services Planning…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Agency Cooperation, Child Welfare, Cooperative Planning