This meta-synthesis of empirical and nonempirical literature analyzed 24 journal articles and book chapters that addressed the intersection of disability, [homo]sexuality, and gender identity/expression in P-12 schools, colleges and universities, supported living programs, and other educational and social contexts in Australia, Belgium, Canada,…

Describes Stockholm's theatre program for children with mental retardation, motor disabilities, or cerebral palsy. (PD)

Described and discussed are comparative employment policies and programs for people with intellectual and other disabilities in Australia, Finland, and Sweden. The dominant economic and social policies of many Western countries are such that they continue to place considerable pressure on the development and maintenance of employment programs for…

The report examines issues involved in mainstreaming handicapped students in Sweden. M. Soder analyzes concepts, research, and research needs in the first paper on mentaly retarded students. He suggests that the major problem is lack of cooperation among teachers. In the second paper, K. Norden and T. Ang review the concepts of integration and…

This paper discusses new Swedish legislation affecting individuals with disabilities and the social services required under this act. A list of the social services that are available under legislation is provided. The paper also reviews the results of three studies on the effects of the legislation on children (ages 0-21) with intellectual…

This examination of Swedish research in the area of communicative interaction is designed to establish a common base for analyzing communication through the use of video recordings. The review describes research from five perspectives: normally developing children, blind children and children with visual impairment, hearing-impaired and deaf…

Sheltered work programs for the handicapped in five European countries (Denmark, Sweden, Poland, West Germany, and The Netherlands) are described in this paper. Basic features of the programs in each country are discussed, including population, financing, and aspects of the programs that can be applied in helping America improve employment…