The bibliography lists approximately 100 citations of documents discussing the ways in which toys are used with handicapped children. It is explained that the materials listed cover uses ranging from simple play and recreation to more remediation and therapy oriented approaches. Citations are organized alphabetically by author according to their…

This document provides background about the physically handicapped, relevant legislation, and the results of both the business and industry survey and the graduate/completer follow-up conducted during the project reported in CE 026 163. Chapter 1 reviews selected references dealing with legislative mandates and disability statistics of the…

This briefing by the Congressional Select Committee on Aging was designed to gather information on the physical and psychological abuse of the elderly. A number of witness reports are included, testifying to the seriousness and extent of the problem of elder abuse. It is pointed out that many victims refuse to admit abuse; public discussions of…

Described is the development and evaluation of a demonstration project in which severely physically handicapped sixth grade children in a special school, are integrated into specific activities with their nonhandicapped peers in a nearby public school. Planning sessions are discussed, and such shared activities as the physical fitness group,…

The paper presents a brief study of the use of computers for instructional purposes with 875 handicapped children; and appendixes list a mathematics skills hierarchy, a language arts hierarchy, excerpts from student reports, and abstracts of studies of computer assisted learning with physically handicapped, learning disabled, and deaf children.…

This report of a conference cosponsored by the National Rehabilitation Information Center and the Clearinghouse on the Handicapped provides background on the need for a network system to make effective use of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) funded information services, defines and explains networking concepts and terminology, and…

This anthology contains eight papers given at a symposium which brought faculty and graduate students together to share their interests and views about the counseling profession. It explores a wide variety of topics: the need for preretirement counseling, the views of elementary counselors regarding their responsibilities in working with the…

The first section of this report provides descriptive information about the financial structure of a sample of sheltered workshops (n=123) in terms of the variety of their sources of income and their expenses during fiscal year 1966. The relationship between differences in financial structure and other organizational characteristics is examined in…

Representatives of the State vocational rehabilitation agencies and other public agencies in the field of health, welfare, and education for all the States in Region IX attended the conference. The pros and cons of joint programs (Federal-State and funds from any unit of State or local government) in vocational rehabilitation and the requirements…

The paper describes the combination of a computer assisted instructional system, a cable television system, and multi-media equipment to provide interactive instructional sessions for the handicapped child at school or at home. The Human Resources Interactive Television Program is reported to demonstrate the futuristic functional utility for…

Listed in the document are specific building needs for the handicapped. It is explained that the detailed survey forms can be used to determine building accessibility for a wide range of handicapping conditions. Survey information includes the specific building need (e.g. 12 foot wide parking space) and the letter code for affected function. Space…

This conference report provides a summary of the work of the Participatory Planning Conference for Rehabilitation Program Evaluation. It is organized into four major sections relating to the Rehabilitation Services Administration sub-goals of: (1) recruitment and selection; (2) restoration and training; (3) employment; and (4) capacity-building.…

The first in a series of health education modules for physically handicapped students (grades K-12) presents curricula for safety and survival education. An introductory section reviews descriptions and safety considerations for specific disabilities and discusses procedures for developing individualized health incentive modules in safety…

Presented is an evaluation of a program which provided supplementary pre-reading and mathematics instruction to multiply handicapped children (physically and mentally handicapped) in six elementary and two intermediate schools. It is explained that students were individually instructed on objectives which they failed on the McGraw Hill Test of…

The Salina Area Vocational Technical School has a special vocational program which provides selected vocational training courses for students with physical, emotional, or intellectual handicaps. The program offers vocational counseling, placement services, work evaluation, job readiness training, and vocational training tryouts. Vocational…