The project described was undertaken at a private residential juvenile treatment center for boys 10 to 18 years old to present programs that would motivate reading and stimulate interest in human interrelationships. Staff sensitivity sessions, selection of current interest paperback books and magazines, and construction of storage units within…

The document, over three-fourths of which consists of appendixes, presents the 1978-79 final performance report for Project Outreach, the informational extension of the Infant Program for Visually Imapired (IPVI). Materials and media produced by Project Outreach are based on direct experience with visually impaired preschool children through the…

The document contains the final report of the Central Institute for the Deaf Parent-Infant Early Education Program in three major areas--continuation/outreach, replication, and evaluation. A description of activities and statistics are outlined for procedures carried out under each of the three areas. Noted among products are the following: a…

At the request of the National Office for Black Catholics, the University of Dayton recently conducted two surveys of Catholic dioceses and diocesan school systems which have significant numbers of black Catholics and black non-Catholics. The diocesan survey attempted to assess the involvement of the dioceses with blacks, the participation of…

Having witnessed the success of public broadcasting series such as "Sesame Street," public health officials began to work toward the creation of a new series concerning health and aimed at a prime time, adult audience. A feasibility study showed that there was a potential audience, and discussion then focused on the topics and format…

Persons with normal hearing, especially in the public services, should make concerted efforts to become adept in forms of total communication so that more avenues to the everyday world are opened to deaf people. Awareness of the deaf world among the hearing and being involved with it are possibly just as important as those services established…

A brightly colored van with an enthusiastic, interracial staff carries the Yonkers Public Library program to its populous inner-city neighborhood. The Minimobile carries a paperback book collection and audiovisual equipment. Its multilingual staff presents programs designed to attract new library users. The van stops at daycare centers, schools,…

The development of public library film services to the elderly is traced from its beginning at the Cleveland Public Library in 1941, through legislation that strengthened it, to current services, e.g., outreach programs. Guidelines for the improvement of service are included. (MBR)

Library film services for the hearing-impaired are discussed. Captioned and nonverbal films are defined, and a discussion of changing attitudes that resulted in integrated showing of these films is presented. Pointers on how to integrate, and sources of information on films for the hearing-impaired are also included. (MBR)

A woman who is raped needs factual information concerning hospital and legal procedures and an emotional support system to help her focus her feelings into productive channels. This article describes a training and outreach program combining rape simulation, film, lecture, and experiential discussion to stimulate thought, action, and increased…

A cooperative effort of the Michigan State University, the Michigan 4-H Youth Program, the Michigan Arthritis Foundation, and private business has developed a "health awareness team" of concerned youth, who learn about specific health problems, develop presentation skills, and implement methods for delivering this knowledge to the…

East Coast Migrant Health Project has made major contributions to the health of the migrant over the past seven years and is constantly seeking new means for expanding these services. The devoted and mobile staff aim to provide as many social and educational services as are available in the areas visited by the migrants. (Author/NQ)

A successful program, founded by and organized for the Spanish speaking community of Sacramento, California, the Concilio's program includes counseling services, advocacy, manpower training, job placement and interpretation for their clients. It also produces a weekly television show and newspaper. (Author/NQ)

Describes a Los Angeles training program in group psychotherapy conducted on-site at the psychotherapist trainees' mental health agencies. Concludes the community outreach training program is successful because it changed the concept of responsibility for training from individual therapist to the agencies and enhanced the quality of group therapy…

Discusses the concept of educational brokering, which is the linking of adults to learning opportunities, as it is applied in Toronto, Ontario. Adult needs, user profiles, barriers, and program operation are presented. (BL)