Classification schema are compared and contrasted, and suggestions are offered for resolution of the existing ambiguities. (Author)

More than 200 ARCA members were surveyed for their opinions on the present structure and services of the Association and to assist in establishing its future needs and goals. Respondents indicated varying degrees of satisfaction with ARCA and a general desire for increased membership participation. Followed by comment by Leonard A. Miller in same…

A short review of previous studies is followed by a survey asking for administrators' reactions to employing disabled persons. Findings were: (1) younger administrators were more receptive than older ones; (2) the more disabling the condition, the less acceptable the individual; and (3) individuals with clear indication of cure for emotional…

The experimental group made a significant gain in empathy and was functioning at a significantly higher level of empathy than the control group. Neither group showed significant changes in CPI scores. (Author)

Barriers to an understanding of the research implementation process are discussed. The purposes of the research utilization conference, a new element in this process, include intensive study of specific results to determine implications of the research for practice and future examination. (Author)

Discusses need for counselor understanding of psychological aspects of death and disfigurement, for more empathic feeling when working with concerned clients. (CJ)

This study measures the effects of one rehabilitation counselor training program on attitude toward disabled persons, level of communication of the facilitative dimensions, level of client self exploration and level of discrimination as they relate to counseling outcome. (Author/EK)

It is concluded that rehabilitaition counseling is most relevant in a cultural context that is sufficiently affluent to tolerate deviance and that has sufficient work role for the counselor. Speculations are made on the counselor's role in a posttechnological culture. (Author)

Study attempts to broaden counselor understanding of chronically disabled persons. Use of Interpersonal Check List on normal and diabetic students demonstrates adaptive behaviors for both groups. Diagrams, tables. (CJ)