Early recognition of osteoporosis is difficult because symptoms are lacking and there are no distinct, readily accessible diagnostic features. This article reviews the standard approach, radiographic and laboratory diagnosis, bone mass measurement techniques, and interpretation of bone mineral data. (MT)

Osteoporosis results from several factors. Calcium deficiency is only one, and high calcium intake will prevent only those cases in which calcium is the limiting factor. Calcium cannot reverse, but only arrest, bone loss. A high calcium intake for every member of the population is advocated. (Author/MT)

This article reviews the use of estrogen in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Dosage levels, interactions with other factors, side effects, and the mechanism of estrogen action are discussed. (Author/MT)

Reasons why discrimination against qualified handicapped individuals persists include fears that their problems are insurmountable in the workplace and a lack of awareness of their rights under the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and their support systems. Includes sources of information on employing the handicapped. (JOW)

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of wilderness activities which are enjoyed by people with disabling conditions. With this increase comes the need to identify and deal with risks. Potential problems are discussed, and tips to minimize risk are offered. (MT)

Discusses the impact of discrimination on the lives of disabled women, including rehabilitation, housing, employment and daily living. Reviews sources of discrimination and the influence of social values, as well as perceptual conflicts related to body image, motherhood, and sexuality. (JAC)

The purpose of this study was to (1) determine the kinds of sex education programs being offered by agencies that serve the handicapped; (2) to interview handicapped college students regarding experiences and attitudes toward sex education programs; (3) to review current sexuality textbooks for coverage of specific handicaps as they relate to…

Public School 279 in Brooklyn, New York, is a school which has made mainstreaming work. The school has 96 special education students plus 40 who see resource teachers. How mainstreaming has been implemented is discussed. (MT)

The case study focuses on a family's relationship and communication regarding their teenage daughter's need for corrective orthopedic surgery. (CL)

A gestural-assisted menu-driven communication system for motorically impaired persons was developed using a low-cost microcomputer with adaptations and adjustments to hardware and software. (CL)

This study describes the use of a rating scale to obtain feedback from a group of quadriplegic and paraplegic subjects with regard to what they felt to be important in occupational therapy treatment. (Author/JA)

Physically disabled persons need information on assistive devices, legislative actions, special educational programs, travel, vocational counselling, etc. This bibliography is presented in the hope that public libraries in areas where this type of information is not currently available to their patrons will acquire some of this material. (52…

Results showed that younger males perceived the milieu as considerably lower in congruence than did older males and both young and older females. Analysis by disability groups showed differences between the general categories, with physically disabled subjects perceiving the highest magnitudes, emotionally disabled subjects perceiving the next…