A group of 273 clients of one state rehabilitation agency were interviewed about where they looked for jobs, what were the sources of successful leads, and what was the most serious problem they encountered in trying to find a job. Direct application to employers and pursuing tips from family and friends were the best bets. (Author)

People perceive the disabled as quite different from the ablebodied in personality characteristics and attitudes. Present research examined whether these perceptions are affected by contact with the disabled. Results suggest that only when very extensive and intimate contact occurs are disabled seen as fairly similar to the ablebodied. (Author)

The author describes an adapted physical education program at Cleveland State University for students who, because of permanent or temporary disabilities, cannot participate in regularly offered physical education activities. (MJB)

California State University, Hayward, has made a commitment toward making the life of the physically disabled student easier both in terms of physical accessibility and psychological awareness of special needs. (JD)

Describes a conference that included among its participants handicapped students and scientists. The conference was held to explore barriers to science education faced by handicapped students, and how to overcome those barriers. Recommendations were adopted and strategies developed to improve opportunities in science education for handicapped…

The article presents information on the services provided by the nurse for children with disabilities and their families. (SBH)

This article describes how a community, with business concerns and volunteer citizens, constructed a safe and enjoyable playground for handicapped children. (JD)

Investigated with 226 high school students (grade 11) was the influence of the contextual variables of disability framework and type of disability in the evaluation of the physically disabled by the non-disabled. (IM)

A mother, whose physically handicapped 7-year-old daughter has prosthetic feet, describes how her child adjusted well first to a summer day camp and then to a week long camping program run by the Girl Scouts. (GW)

Presents a close look at three of the many successful physically handicapped research biologists: one is deaf, one blind, and one uses a wheelchair. (BB)

A program to encourage cooperative play and social interaction was successful with six of seven physically handicapped children in a nursery school setting. (DB)

A teacher describes her program which prepares young orthopedically handicapped children for integration into regular classrooms. Available from: Allen Raymond, Inc., P.O. Box 1223, Darien, Connecticut 06820. (GW)

The rules governing the play of wheel chair basketball are outlined in this article. (JD)

Described is an instructional technique for teaching physically handicapped or learning disabled children to type. (GW)