The author discusses the development of social skills by the physically disabled adolescent, ways parents can help, the development of intimate adult relationships, and the effects of cerebral palsy on sexuality. Five organizations for the disabled or their families are listed. (DB)

While historically physical and emotional disabilities have been treated with conventional approaches such as counseling and psychotherapy, research has demonstrated that jogging may be more effective than these approaches in bringing about various positive personality changes in disabled individuals. (Author/SBH)

The physically disabled author describes the consequences of her mother's sense of guilt for her injury. As a result of her mother's insistence, the author underwent a leg operation which left her less well both physically and emotionally and created tremendous conflict between mother and daughter. (PHR)

The new Standards of Library Service for the Library of Congress Network of Libraries for the Blind and Physically Handicapped reflect many new dimensions in a program that has developed and changed radically in the decade following the standards of 1967. (Author)

The friendship and advocacy relationship between a young man with Down's syndrome and a town fire marshall are discussed, along with a profile of a 13-year-old physically disabled boy who participated in the 1979 International Special Olympics. (CL)

The paper points out that because of an incorrect interpretation of the development of learning disabilities, physically handicapped children with learning disabilities are being discriminated against in the provisions of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. (PHR)

The article describes equipment which was designed, constructed, or adapted and used in a classroom of physically handicapped children. Offered for each piece of equipment is information on purpose, construction, and uses or variations, along with an illustration. (SBH)

An essay by a high school student with Friedreich's Ataxia (a progressive neurological condition) describes her experiences growing up handicapped, her educational goals, and the importance of environmental and architectural accessibility. Journal availability: see EC 114 125. (CL)

A discussion of physical and psychological barriers faced by characters in children's books. (DD)

Case studies of seven workers with physical impairments identified four categories of barriers: negative social image, a rehabilitation system that controlled career options, job completion methods that denied access to occupations, and image campaigns making organizations appear to be responsive to disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities…

Ten adolescents with and 10 without disabilities were asked about their perceptions and experiences of play. The following themes emerged: the nature of play, environmental barriers and supports, and individual differences in play experiences. Results support a client-centered approach in which client values and attitudes are incorporated into…

Purpose of study was to identify reasons persons with spinal cord injury attribute to their unemployment status, and determine if different demographic categories hold different beliefs in this regard. Participants (n=231) completed the Multidimensional Adjustment Profile. Inability to physically perform same type of work was primary reason cited.…

Rehabilitation and disability-related research has only recently begun to examine the complex interaction of gender and disability. This article describes a new and promising body of research. Offers evidence that corrects any misunderstandings held by rehabilitation specialists that the psychosocial experiences of women with disabilities can be…

Article describes author's tensions between fundamentalist Christian socialization and life following a spinal cord injury. His experiences suggest 1) disabled within Christian communities should receive support from peers, religious authorities, and disability organizations; 2) religious communities need training from disabled to gain a firsthand…