Discusses the accessibility of public libraries to the physically handicapped in light of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504. The specific architectural requirements of the law are outlined and questions concerning the scope of the law and funding of required renovations are addressed. A 15-item bibliography is provided. (JL)

One of the most difficult problems confronting the education of the deaf is defining what is meant by the term multihandicapped deaf. Multihandicapped deaf have been sorted into three groups--mild, moderate, and severe--which educators must use for the effective development of educational programs and services. (JN)

Faculty members at two midwestern universities were surveyed to determine attitudes on classroom management issues when disabled students were enrolled. Although faculty members generally held positive attitudes, highest scores were exhibited by faculty experiencing previous contact with disabled persons, female instructors, and those educators in…

Presents a case study demonstrating successful behavioral treatment of a depressed older man using group and conjoint therapy. Two major issues in dealing with the aged are addressed: dealing with resistance to therapy, and distinguishing between disability due to organic brain syndrome and that due to depression. (Author/RC)

Five handicapping conditions--emotional disturbance, visual impairment, mental retardation, hearing impairment, and physical disability--are discussed in terms of definition, range of impairment, and daily school management. The summaries are designed to be of practical help to the regular class teachers involved with mainstreamed students. (CL)

Described is a means of telecommunication for the deaf. American video telephone (Picturephone) is a telephone for the deaf which transmits a picture of the sender who is able to use American Sign Language (ASL) and to fingerspell to the reader using video transmission. (DS)

A teaching unit designed to acquaint elementary school students with sensory, speech and language, and physical handicaps is described. (JK)

Preservice secondary teachers who experience planned and positive interaction with moderately to severely handicapped adults will develop positive attitudes toward the handicapped. (JD)

A computerized program for identifying existing medical disabilities among college intramural participants is described. (JMF)

Several collegiate recreational programs reflect the rights that handicapped students have for recreational activities suitable for their needs and abilities. Substantial efforts are being made to provide these disabled students with full access and equal opportunity on the campus. (CJ)

The second of several installments that address the complex issues and questions related to the implementation of the requirement that persons should have equal educational opportunity despite handicaps. (Author/MLF)

Highlights ERIC reports and references pertinent to the trends, legislative mandates, programs, and specific institutional challenges that community colleges face as they initiate or expand services to older adults, the disabled, and women. (AYC)

The organization and procedure of a recreation program that utilizes ice skating to develop social and motor skills in handicapped children and adults is described. (LH)

The application of student development principles, student responsibilities and the attitudes, perceptions and needs of students, staff and employers must all be considered in career development and placement services for the handicapped student. The student must actively participate in this process. (Author/JAC)

Without program access to education, leadership and vocational opportunities will be denied to handicapped individuals. Faculty members must become aware and competent in instructing and guiding handicapped students. Few institutions have established roles for facilitators of faculty involvement with the handicapped. (Author/JAC)