Three self-report personality inventories were administered to a sample of 148 rehabilitation clients. Seven factor-analysis-derived dimensions of personality functioning were correlated with the criterion of successful case closure. Only one of the correlations approached statistical significance, leading to the conclusion that client-reported…

The purpose of this study was to describe relationships between selected characteristics of the physically disabled and acceptance of disability. Client characteristics (N=27) were treated as independent variables. Statistical analysis indicated significance on only 3 of the 27 variables. However, trends toward significance were observed on five…

The article describes programs for the hearing impaired, visually impaired, mentally retarded, behavior disordered, orthopedically handicapped, speech handicapped, and learning disabled in which the arts have been used to enhance cognitive growth. (SBH)

A subset of data from a larger investigation on the achievement processes of youth was analyzed in two phases to describe disabled and nondisabled tenth-grade students on certain sociodemographic variables, high school curriculum track assignment, self-concept dimensions, and educational and occupational aspirations. (Author)

Negative effects may result when medically prescribed individual treatment fails to consider the family unit as a whole. (BP)

Planning home modification for disabled persons so that they can have maximum safety and independence after rehabilitation is an important part of their rehabilitation. A home planning rehabilitation consultant at New York University Medical Center presents steps in this process. (MF)

When Gallaudet College added a secondary school to its campus, the furniture and furnishings had to be extra sturdy. (Author)

Research investigates three- to five-year olders understanding of disability in other children. The results indicate that four- to five-year olds significantly favored the ablebodied children over the disabled child. (Author)

With a little extra effort from placement and recruitment, disabled persons can overcome not only physical restraints but society's restraints as well. (Author)

Discusses provisions of Public Law 94-142 and its implications for industrial arts program development, instructional changes, curriculum, teacher preparation, and facilities. (TA)

This paper speaks to the counselor who is interested in refining his or her placement skills and who is ready to give up some tired attitudes and worn-out practices. Practical operating principles and genuine, tried-and-true approaches are offered. (Author)

This paper describes the development and implementation of a selective job-placement system in the Michigan Vocational Rehabilitation agency. A number of specialized units in the system were created to facilitate both job development and job placement. (Author)

An experimental study that evaluated an innovative approach to job placement is presented. Rehabilitation clients in the experimental group were taught job-seeking behaviors on an individual and self-help basis. The percentage of the experimental group who obtained jobs was much higher than control groups. (Author)

It is proposed that rehabilitation researchers have traditionally examined the process of job placement from a one-sided perspective. In relying solely on a positivistic research perspective, investigators have failed to develop methods of inquiry that could provide an internal view of the placement process by those people who have experienced it.…