This article examines factors influencing the provision of high-quality services to individuals who are deaf-blind. Various definitions of this population and the unique challenges in serving them are addressed, as are transitional services, gaps in services, the importance of interagency collaboration, and components of a successful service…

This position statement of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities identifies factors necessary for effective educational services for students with learning disabilities in general education classrooms; problems related to providing these services; and recommendations for actions required at the state, school district, and school…

This paper discusses the importance of interagency coordination in developing services for young children with handicaps and their families. It suggests strategies to improve the functioning of interagency coordinating councils by considering council membership, role definition, goal commitment, vision of the early intervention system, and use of…

A survey of 1 percent of United States pharmacists found the most feasible systems for delivery of continuing professional education were audio and video cassette recordings, cable television, and computers, in descending order. Access to each hardware system was evaluated for selected demographic variables. (Author/MSE)

Describes Camp Adventure, a recreation program for children of U.S. military personnel, as an example of contracted youth services. Discusses advantages of contracting, such as management specialization, unique resources, development of standards for contract performance, organizational flexibility, and mutual commitment of each party to the…

Reports on the experiences of Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne in providing developmental education for auto workers, both new and relocated, for a new assembly plant. Considers problems with staffing, company interactions, institutional interactions, and simple delivery logistics and the ways they were solved. Highlights program…

The concept of attendant care--provision of personal services to severely disabled individuals--is presented. Data from a survey of about 340 out of 718 consumers of attendant care indicate the existence of a mix of consumer-oriented programs. Consumer preference for a particular program design appeared to be governed by experience. (SLD)

Notes that service utilization is result of complex and dynamic interaction between social services consumers and providers. Sees effective strategies for change in service utilization based on understanding of characteristics of consumers and their environment. Contends that social work administrators can change utilization by manipulating…

The impact of a newly instituted prime vendor (wholesaler) pharmaceutical system at Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals was studied at 33 VA centers and 32 matched comparison hospitals. Results indicate satisfaction with the new system and illustrate the solutions to some interesting evaluation problems. (SLD)

Describes federally funded personnel preparation project supporting implementation of educational and clinical sequence in handicapped, medically complex, and at-risk infant and toddler specialization. Addresses vehicles of professional development, including courses and seminars, clinical rotations, and research activities. Discusses implications…

Used audio conferencing for continuing education of Francophone and Anglophone addictions workers across Canada. Evaluation revealed that program design enabled cost-effective, real-time linking of local groups of professionals with their peers and with external expert colleagues. Found that such contact promoted social goals of networking and…

Fifteen guidelines are proposed for families and school personnel placing a child who is medically fragile or technology dependent into the school environment. Guidelines address differing priorities of parents and teachers, the role of health care professionals, the transition from home or hospital to the classroom, communication between school…

Discusses the growing waiting lists for residential services for persons with developmental disabilities due to the increase of individuals needing services, increased longevity, low service creation in the past, and because services have become more compatible with what people want. Recommendations for reducing waiting lists are provided. (CR)

Summarizes a study examining 17 (British) local education authorities' changing role and effectiveness, drawing on interview and survey data. Explores growing diversity among authorities, degree of effectiveness, contributions to quality and school improvement, and educational leadership. LEA Governors rated their LEA's performance more highly…

Describes the integrated therapy model, a team service delivery system for students with disabilities. Contrasts this model with the clinical model and details the integrated model's application to assessment, planning, program implementation, and monitoring. Sample schedules and forms are included. (DB)