A network model for the organization of the elderly for self-help and the development of leadership is described. The model is recommended as the most appropriate for those concerned with organizing all types of elderly, even if only minimally, on a large scale, for a sustained period of time. (Author)

L'Arche is an international movement to create communities in which disabled persons are included. Through a series of personal interviews, an autobiographical account is presented illustrating some of the salient features of living in a L'Arche community from a handicapped person's perspective. (Author/DB)

The author argues that all adult education can and should lead to political awareness, enabling people to take part in social change. (Author/CH)

The work group report identifies three priority areas for improved community services for disabled adolescents: (1) service systems deficient because of lack of consumer orientation, integration, access to services and systemwide planning, (2) inadequate leadership, and (3) lack of adequate accountability. (CL)

Examined whether a community-based habilitation program focusing on normalization and individual goal setting was effective in enhancing levels of independence in teenagers with spina bifida. Subjects (N=14) participated in an eight-week summer program. Results suggested the program was effective with the greatest strength being support and…

Report from The Family Coordinator's Family Life Education Panel reviewing the arguments and tactics used against sex education, and the groups opposing and supporting it in various communities. (Author)

Described are local community-based programs for older blind persons that seek to integrate those community services available to blind persons with those services available to sighted persons. (CB)

The purpose of this article is to describe some specific uses for CATV systems, and to propose that most discussion relative to CATV has concerned itself with broadcast television, not CATV at all." (Author)

The article reports on the organization and implementation of a "Special Needs Awareness Month" in Quincy, Massachusetts. Noted are the heavy involvement of parents in the multiagency planning committee, and the resulting citywide displays, publications, programs, and publicity on children with special needs. (DB)

The author, president of the National Society for Autistic Children (NSAC), reviews reactions for and against NSAC's resolution on deinstitutionalization which encourages community- based services for autistic individuals. (CL)

The author discusses a project conducted in 1979 in which personnel from Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind trained staff members from community based programs for the elderly in techniques designed to involve and assist visually impaired senior citizens. (Author)

Presents the findings of a national survey of Community Rehabilitation Providers in 20 states (754 responses from 1,579 surveyed) reviewing provider characteristics, placement practices, current and future trends in service provision, and factors influencing change among providers. Reviews factors influencing change and offers suggestions for the…

Advocates that counseling professionals work together as team in helping families. Contends that quality of care provided is improved by coordinated network of helping professionals. Discusses advantages of community network, identifies obstacles to implementing networks, reviews related literature, lists assumptions upon which team approach is…

Interviews were conducted with people affiliated with lodges, a community program for people with psychiatric disabilities, about their perceptions of promising practices. Responses validated the notion that the lodge serves many of the functions of a family. Provides excerpts from interviews to supplement this theme. Discusses implications for…