This article describes how persons with disabilities can be given more control over supported employment services and, thus, their work experiences. Consumer empower issues are examined from various aspects of service delivery (e.g., preferences for training methods) and types of problems. Illustrative case examples show the positive effects of…

This study examined the attenuation characteristics of 5 Frequency Modulation system sound delivery options for 25 adults and children (ages 5-13). Degree of ear canal occlusion was a major factor in degree of attenuation. For children with unilateral hearing impairments, the most acoustically appropriate option was the tube-fitting. (Author/JDD)

Problems with the current values framework of health care services and delivery are examined, and it is proposed that health care reform efforts should incorporate the values of fair access to resources and services, personal responsibility for both health and health care costs, and a sense of community. (MSE)

This article reviews underlying sources of conflict that impair interorganization functioning in delivering services to children who have been sexually abused. The paper outlines dysfunctional techniques used to manage such conflict and develops a model for conflict management which involves problem characterization, acknowledgment of relevant…

This article develops a framework for a common definition of system and system change drawing heavily from current understandings within chaos theory, quantum physics, and self-ordering systems. The framework is discussed in the context of TRACES, the national technical assistance agency for students with deaf blindness, and service delivery…

An interactive videoconference on breast cancer was presented to 277 health care professionals in hospitals. Usable pre/posttest data from 69 indicated a 21% increase in knowledge. Recommendations for videoconferencing include identifying objectives and writing test questions simultaneously and maximizing visual opportunities. (SK)

Program directors from 180 higher education distance education programs responded to a survey designed to determine the nature and extent of distance education and educational technology in the United States. Findings reported include type of institution, type of program, class size, delivery systems utilized, and budgets. An "average" program…

Notes that, although progress in understanding and treating children's mental disorders is limited, more is known today about how to prevent mental disorders, what treatments are effective, and importance of providing multiple services. Presents current knowledge on assessment, treatment, and service delivery to help social workers improve…

With all multimedia devices and programming being produced for today's student, the AV cart is outmoded as a primary distribution system. Media distribution systems allow many users remote access to centrally located media resources, such as laserdisc players, VCRs, and self-image players. Two types of media distribution systems are described,…

Simultaneous evaluations of the existing Department of Veterans' Affairs pharmaceutical distribution system and an alternative "prime vendor" distribution concept in the private sector were conducted. This review of the methodology illustrates the problems and advantages in conducting large multisite evaluations simultaneously. (SLD)

Vocational education should not be viewed as a separate content area but as part of an educational delivery system, making it appropriate for every student learning applied competencies. (SK)

Service-utilization data for 133 infants and toddlers with developmental delays were gathered over four months. For each service encounter, the duration, location, and type of service, was recorded. Findings revealed that families received an average of 1.7 hours per week of services. Thirty-four percent of services occurred in community-based…

Discussion of distance education evaluation focuses on the differences between delivery technology and instructional technology. Offers brief descriptions of evaluation plans, questions, and examples associated with each type of technology and discusses issues related to the cost effectiveness evaluation of distance education. (Contains 50…

Discusses how the Internet not only changes the way training can be delivered, it changes the way companies decide who gets trained to do what. Looks at what Web-based training has done for a number of companies and discusses pitfalls and roadblocks. (JOW)

The Distance Learning Partnership in Gerontology involves eight Georgia state universities in a videoconferencing network for gerontology education. Design features include multilevel administration and a multimethod, multimeasure evaluation plan. Challenges include the diversity of faculty and students and enabling faculty autonomy within a…