An analogue study was conducted to ascertain whether hiring preferences for psychologists are influenced by race, sex, marital status or physique. It was found that applicants who were either Black or female were preferred by the counseling center respondents, and that applicants who were without physical limitation were preferred. (Author)

This study sought to determine if an increased knowledge of the physically disabled would affect the personal-space behavior of sixth-grade children on encountering a person who appeared to be disabled. A significant difference between the mean distances of the experimental and control groups was found. (Author)

The psychosocial development of 20 adolescents with congenital paralysis due to myelodysplasia is compared to 20 age-and gender-matched subjects with no physical handicaps. On many of the measures, the myelodysplasia group showed poorer social and emotional adjustment and lower self esteem than the controls. (Author/GDC)

Discussed is the role in special education of behavior therapy as an effective technology for dealing with the problems presented by a physical handicap. (DLS)

Handicapped people do not want to be hired because they are handicapped, nor denied a job because of their handicapping condition. They want an equal chance to demonstrate their abilities and to live up to their potential. (JD)

Three major barriers blocking the delivery of cultural appreciation and participation opportunities to the disabled are lack of trained personnel, architectural barriers, and negative attitudes toward the handicapped. (JD)

The author describes a secondary school developmental physical education program designed to raise the activity levels of sedentary students with permanent physical disabilities, temporary disabilities, or severe motor discrepancies. (MJB)

The concept of "barrier" is defined as it applies in an educational setting and the following information is discussed in an attempt to make educators more sensitive to the access problems facing disabled students and lead them to take action to remove these barriers: strategies for removing barriers; alternative approaches; how to deal with…

Recognition of these students' unique learning needs and utilization of their rehabilitation experiences and perspectives can enhance class learning and can be incorporated into role playing, simulations, term paper topics, agency placements. etc. The instructor should respect the students' independent efforts. (Author/LBH)

The participation of physically impaired students in the short, structured Vocational Exploration Group is described. (Author)

Examines standard and unique student safety considerations and offers suggestions for maintaining a safe laboratory class environment. Topics discussed include general safety considerations, safety factors unique to various handicapping conditions, instructional considerations, assessing instruction, and developing safety conscious attitudes. (TA)

The Ford Foundation-sponsored and CUPA-directed four-month project on planning for access is reported and guidelines are suggested for local initiative. Emphasis is on cooperation, a sound information base, positive attitudes, and contact with local and state resources. (LBH)

Discusses some of the basic rights of clients in the rehabilitation process, which are divided into legal and professional rights. Topics discussed include the right to services, determining eligibility or ineligibility, the right to periodic review, all-pervasive rights (such as access to client-related material), and consumer involvement. (TA)