IBM has helped develop computer programer training programs at 24 sites to provide specialized job training and internships for people with physical disabilities. (SK)

Examined the relationship between urinary hesitancy, body shyness, and scores from the California Psychological Inventory (CPI) of 90 male college students. Several CPI scales correlated with questionnaire measures of both hesitancy and body shyness. Results indicated that hesitancy was a common problem for these participants. (Author)

Three major areas (response mode, methods of presentation, and content) in which standardized assessment instruments can be modified to obtain objective information about the present abilities and/or future potential of severely handicapped students are discussed. (Author/SB)

The author describes and illustrates aids and adaptations for science classes serving severely physically handicapped students. Guidelines are offered on precautions to take, school made aids (such as a trolley), and use of microscopes. (SB)

Tested use of visual imagery for overcoming memory loss in community-living older people with evidence of senile dementia. Patients and caregivers were randomly assigned into one of three training conditions: didactic, problem-solving, or wait list. Recall performance was somewhat improved for subjects in the didactic group. (Author)

Notes that children's literature can help nonhandicapped children overcome fear and learn to accept their disabled peers. Lists sources of such literature and suggests ways teachers can use them. (FL)

Reports the results of a study in which two groups of university students completed the Attitude toward Disabled Persons scale. Results indicate that scores were affected significantly between the groups when participants were exposed to disabled as opposed to able-bodied experimenters. (Author)

Presents a model for dealing with architectural barriers to the physically disabled. The model considers the identification and removal of barriers in school buildings and vocational education laboratories. The article also discusses how to remove attitudinal barriers held by vocational education teachers. (CT)

Methods for integrating disabled and nondisabled students in an aquatics program are outlined. (JMF)

This study investigated which differential service pattern is most effective with which client disability group. Although there were no significant differences among the service patterns for the mentally retarded, service-pattern differences were evident for the physically and the behaviorally disabled. Post-hoc comparisons delineated which…

As an outgrowth of a student project, a recreational swimming program for handicapped students at Kent State University proved to be such a success that intramural basketball competitions were organized for students confined to wheelchairs. (JN)

Vocational rehabilitation students rated three physically handicapped groups and three nonphysically handicapped groups on the Personal Attribute Inventory. Groups were ranked in the order students prefered to work with them. Results indicated students described the handicapped groups more positively, but preferred to work with the nonhandicapped…

Results of this exploratory study suggest that teachers of mainstreamed classes need to have a command of the subject matter presented, basic knowledge of handicapping conditions, and training which includes experiences that foster realistic, positive attitudes by working with and teaching handicapped students. (Author/CT)

Results suggest a strong relationship between body cathexis and attitudes toward counseling the disabled. Similar results were evident when looking at specific disability groups, especially those involving visible disabilities. (Author)

The paper details the case studies of two siblings, a boy aged 7 and a girl aged 5 1/2, who suffer from Morquio's Syndrome (a disease characterized by cartilagenous and bony abnormalities) as well as mental retardation. (PHR)