Gives examples of how various Department of Labor programs provide aid to the employable handicapped. (LAS)

Discusses the challenge of employers to provide reasonable accomodation and of educators to increase vocational education opportunities for employment among disabled persons. (LAS)

Programs offering free winterization and repair work to homes of needy senior citizens and low income families are occurring in many states. Sponsored by the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act and the Community Services Administration, programs also involve The Green Thumb Program and provide training and jobs for participants. (LH)

A program in which disabled veterans in Toledo, Ohio, work as traffic bureau technicians at police headquarters is presented as an example of the results of emphasizing abilities rather than disabilities. (BP)

A sampling of innovative summer jobs funded through the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) for economically disadvantaged youth, 14-21 years of age, is presented. (LH)

Programs have been developed in rehabilitation facilities throughout the country for hiring and training unemployed, underemployed, and handicapped workers. The Association of Rehabilitation Facilities and The Departments of Labor and HEW are sponsors. On the job and classroom training is for entry-level positions and upgraded jobs. (LH)

Describes various energy-related projects and legislation, with new job estimates, to improve or design buildings and methods to reduce the annual growth in energy consumption by reducing gasoline consumption, cutting oil imports, increasing coal production, insulating buildings, and installing solar energy devices. (MF)

Discusses the use of reduced worktime, including work sharing, as a strategy in combating unemployment. Covers the experiences of Western European countries in using this strategy to reduce unemployment. It also covers the negative aspects of work sharing, Americans' desires for increased leisure time, and, finally, some issues and answers. (EM)