JAMA, Nov. 4, 1968, Vol. 206, No. 6. Reprint requests to Department of Health Education, American Medical Association, 535 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, Illinois 60610.

Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association (47th, Boston, October 15-21, 1967).

Preparation for teaching dance to orthopedically handicapped students is discussed in addition to specific suggestions for teaching popular dance, square dance, folk dance, modern dance, and ballet. Dancing is seen as a way to give orthopedically handicapped students physical education success without competition. Recommended music for each type…

Intended for parents and teachers of the physically handicapped, the booklet reviews the present clothing picture and provides suggestions for solving clothing and dressing problems. In an initial section addressed to parents the chapters cover the need for children to function independently, selection of the person and timing for training in…

THIS SUMMER PROGRAM FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN WAS DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF THESE CHILDREN FOR SOCIALIZATION AND BETTER USE OF LEISURE TIME AND TO PROVIDE DATA WHICH WOULD ENABLE THE DIVISION OF MUNICIPAL RECREATION AND ADULT EDUCATION OF THE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PLAN FUTURE PROGRAMS. BOTH THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN'S…

The purpose of this study was to determine the total number and distribution of the physically handicapped in Nebraska in order to provide them with adequate library service. The report defines the physically handicapped as "residents of the United States certified by competent authority as unable to read normal printed materials as a result…

A physically disabled university professor discusses the obligations of higher education toward disabled persons and the concomitant responsibilities of disabled students. Implications of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are considered. (CL)

In the preface, the editor states that this publication was generated to identify, synthesize, publish, and disseminate specific research finding. It contains a collection of six essays, entitled Recreation Research: An Overview; What Research Tells the Recreation Practitioner About Administrative Behavior; Recreation and Behavior Modification;…

This reference circular presents information on radio services for the blind and physically handicapped, including a directory of public (noncommercial) radio stations offering reading and information program services to the blind and physically handicapped. The directory lists closed-circuit and main channel program services alphabetically by the…

Identified are issues in the classification of physically handicapped children. Issues include the need for safeguards to assure education and ancillary services at a time when categorical aid is questioned and the need to identify useful alternatives to categorizing children. (DB)

Physical disability from disease or injury often results in a permanent state of social insufficiency, especially when the disability is reinforced by individual or environmental factors. In a study of almost 700 persons treated at a Norwegian rehabilitation center, regression analysis was used to compare those who benefited from the program with…

Contained in the supplement to the final report (EC062716) on intelligence test modifications for speech and motor handicapped children (such as retarded or cerebral palsied) are directions for the modified test, the modified stimuli, and the record booklets used in the research projects. Noted are the nonverbal and multiple choice design of the…

Papers presented at the Fourteenth International Congress of the International Council on Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (ICHPER) are included in this document. Among the subjects discussed are suggestions for physical education in the 1970's (primary school level, research divisions for the 1970's, research needs in girls and women's…

Contained in the bibliography are 77 references to texts, journal articles, program guides, research and medical reports, and other literature on physically handicapped children and children with other special health problems. The bibliography is one in a series of over 50 similar listings on handicapped and gifted children. For each of the…

During the 94th Congress, 719 bills and resolutions were referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Testimony was taken in 58 open hearing sessions. There were 30 markup sessions and 23 bills reported to the House. Of this number, 15 were enacted and 9 were pending in the Senate committee at adjournment. Of the 15 laws enacted, two were…