This study assessed the consistency of student health care services at Arizona State University (ASU) at Tempe to see if they were congruent with societal trends for institutions. A comparison of the health care center as it was in 1960 and in 1985 was made, and a literature review investigated how ASU parallels the general trend for health care…

The development of the College of DuPage's (CDP's) business mathematics course for delivery on CDP's FM radio station took place in four phases. After business mathematics was selected for radio delivery, tentative course specifications were written and discussed by a development team consisting of a mathematics instructor, a script writer from…

The responsibilities and duties of administrators in special education are examined, particularly with regard to mainstreaming. Knowledge of disabilities, educational trends, and specific agencies and community services is necessary as well as an understanding of the legal requirements of P.L. 94-142 (The Education for All Handicapped Children…

Presented is the final report of the Southeast Regional Resource Center's project to interface ALRC/RRC (area learning resource center/regional resource center) effort within Region 13 to insure a comprehensive service delivery capability to the handicapped children in member states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico,…

This manual is divided into three major parts. Part One explores the role and process of planning delivery services to the aging, including leadership. Part Two offers several methods for carrying out each of seven steps delineated in the planning process, and describes their application to the delivery of services for the aging. Part Three…

One of nine volumes in a series on recreation for the handicapped, the report examines new concepts and processes in special recreation. Among 10 topics considered are the following: goals of community recreation for the handicapped; delivery system; guidelines for management and development; local community leadership; planning, cooperation and…

The Message Delivery System described, a facility that will link automatic bibliographic services and permit the transmission of messages among the various services, is one of the basic requirements for the development of a comprehensive computerized bibliographic system of nationwide scope. The system will enable users of one system to have…

The administrator manual describes a program model for delivery of services, within the concept of mainstreaming, to secondary students who are mild to moderate behaviorally disordered. Four sections cover the following project components (subsection topics are in parentheses): introductory information (goal, philosophy, and use of the guide);…

The author describes the local Community Action Program project to identify and provide services for Indian children who were not in school because of learning handicaps. (SBH)

Explains the issue theme, which is alternate delivery systems for vocational education. Somewhat fewer delivery systems were identified than was anticipated. (CH)

The effective delivery of continuing professional education is becoming increasingly dependent on collaboration among diverse agencies and institutions. A case study identifies key factors in the development of successful linkages. (Author)

Discusses establishment of a community program designed to provide intervention services, support and education for the dying, their families, and the community. Included is a brief history, the nature of the program, problems related to community acceptance, and the current status and future of the program. (Author/JAC)

The article presents a program planning model for getting the most "bang for the buck" out of migrant health services delivery in Colorado. Elements of the model offer promise as viable short-term solutions to complex care delivery problems, including overlapping manpower, inadequate hospital care linkage and information flow issues.…

The article presents an overview of the blind and visually impaired population in Switzerland and the services provided to them. In general, Switzerland has been slower than the United States and the Scandinavian countries to develop new programs for this population. (Author/DB)

This discussion reviews the literature regarding consultation as a form of indirect service delivery in early intervention for children with disabilities, identifies barriers to effective consultation practice, and concludes that consultation can allow children with disabilities to receive intervention services in integrated settings if…