The article examines problems arising from a lack of constructive, interpersonal communication and discusses prevalent trends in administration which focus more on technological and electronic advancements than daily staff concerns. The author proposes the need for a proactive administrative approach, introducing a help-giving attitude rather than…

The article discusses the difficulties and delights of the transition from being a service provider to being an administrator. The author points out the different responsibilities, tasks, skills, and feelings she experienced in learning how to be an agency director at a facility for the visually impaired. (Author)

This article discusses the basic characteristics of organization, administration, supervision, and specific problems of human service organizations and relates them to the concept of power. The author proposes an integration of the two models of supervision so that the administrative and teaching functions will both be served. (Author)

A case study shows how the lack of administrative training can lead to career tragedy when a practitioner in a rehabilitation center for the blind becomes an administrator. The author recommends that agencies expand career development programs to remedy the situation. (Author)

Short-term placements of children with visual impairments in residential schools for the visually impaired are presented as a feasible solution to difficulties experienced by these children in regular classrooms. The article discusses the duration, goals, implementation, evaluation, and administrative considerations of these placements and…