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Download full textFitzgerald, Maureen, Ed.; Armstrong, Jocelyn, Ed. – IEEIR Interchange, 1993
This newsletter issue is devoted to summaries of 12 papers on culture and disability issues in the Pacific. The summaries presented span Oceania and are based on papers representing Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. Papers have the following titles and authors: "Nstasinge: The Sickness of a Small Boy from the Finisterre Range in Papua New…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences
Duncan, Barbara, Ed.; Woods, Diane E., Ed. – 1989
This monograph consists of five parts: (1) introductory material including a conference overview; (2) papers presented at an international symposium on the topic of ethical issues in disability and rehabilitation as a section of the Annual Conference of the Society for Disability Studies; (3) responses to the symposium, prepared by four of the…
Descriptors: Bioethics, Decision Making, Disabilities, Genetic Engineering
Borden, P. A.; And Others – 1988
Summaries are presented of five conference papers on communication, control, and computer access for handicapped individuals. Papers have the following titles and authors: "Accessibility of Graphically Based User Interface Computer Systems for Individuals with Visual Impairments" (Charles Lee and Gregg Vanderheiden); "Data Base vs. Information…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Software, Databases, Disabilities
Catholic Univ. of America, Washington, DC. National Rehabilitation Information Center. – 1978
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…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Directories, Disabilities, Federal Aid
Ward, James, Ed.; Bochner, Sandra, Ed. – 1980
Intended for teachers, resource staff, administrators, counselors, research workers, and individuals in training, the document presents 15 papers from a series of professional seminars on developments in the field of special education. Entries include the following titles and authors: "Direct Instruction Technology--Recent Developments and…
Descriptors: Deafness, Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities
Informer, 1980
Keynoted by Dr. Margaret J. Giannini, Director of the National Institute of Handicapped Research (NIHR), these conference proceedings focus on present concerns and future issues facing the NIHR and researchers and trainers in the field of rehabilitation of the handicapped. In her address, Dr. Giannini outlines priorities for the NIHR for the next…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Diseases, Federal Programs
American Occupational Therapy Association, Rockville, MD. – 1995
These abstracts of conference presentations are intended to serve as a record and reference of current clinical practice, program planning, and research ideas and results in the field of occupational therapy. Abstracts are grouped in the following categories: (1) preconference institutes; (2) general interest; (3) administration/management; (4)…
Descriptors: Administration, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Cornes, Paul, Ed.; Hunter, John, Ed. – 1985
Fifteen author-contributed papers are presented from the 1983 First European Conference on Research in Rehabilitation. The following titles and authors are represented: "Disability in a Large Public Sector Work Force" (D. Walker); "The Accidents and Absence of Disabled People at Work" (M. Kettle); "Employment…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Employment, Foreign Countries, Rehabilitation
Southwestern Region Deaf-Blind Center, Sacramento, CA. – 1979
The document contains seven papers from the National Deaf-Blind Educational/Rehabilitation Exchange involving parents, teachers, and rehabilitators of deaf blind persons. In the keynote address "The Challenge of Creating Rainbows," R. Kinney comments on the declaration of rights of the deaf blind person adpoted by the Helen Keller World Conference…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Deaf Blind, Exceptional Child Services, Multiple Disabilities
Walker, Sylvia, Ed.; And Others – 1988
This conference was the first nationwide meeting focusing on issues concerning the employment of black Americans with disabilities. These issues are significant because one working-age black in seven has a disability. The conference goal was to explore ways to reduce or eliminate barriers to employment preparation services and to identify methods…
Descriptors: Adults, Blacks, Disabilities, Disability Discrimination
Perlman, Leonard G., Ed.; Austin, Gary F., Ed. – 1985
The monograph resulted from the Switzer Memorial Seminar which brought together 20 persons recognized for their achievements in rehabilitation. Five action papers formed the foundation for the program: "Social Influences on Rehabilitation: Introductory Remarks" (E. Berkowitz); "Trends and Demographic Studies on Programs for Disabled Persons" (L.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Ethics, Futures (of Society), Hispanic Americans
Nary, Dot; White, Glen; Jones, Darrell Lynn; Buppapong, Raweewan; Petty, Richard; Heinsohn, Dawn; Langbehn, Kristy – 2002
This manual contains training materials on full participation in independent living for a national conference for personnel in agencies concerned with independent living for people with disabilities. Preliminary materials include the conference agenda, background information about the trainers, and organizational information on Independent Living…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adults, Agencies, Disabilities
McConnell, L. Robert, Ed. – 1999
This document presents five action papers and three invited papers originally presented at a seminar concerned with accountability in rehabilitation. Each of the five principal chapters contains three parts: an action paper, selected scholars' reaction papers (brief written responses to the action papers), and the summary of recommendations which…
Descriptors: Accountability, Accreditation (Institutions), Disabilities, Federal Legislation
Browning, Philip, Ed. – 1994
This proceedings document provides the texts of 18 presentations given at a 3-day conference in 1993 which focused on policies, materials, programs, and activities being implemented in Alabama to foster the successful transition of youth with disabilities to adult life. First, four individuals with learning disabilities (Travis Moore, Kim…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Stewart, Larry G., Ed. – 1978
The monograph offers three papers presented at a 1978 symposium in Arizona entitled "Foundations of Rehabilitation Planning with Deaf Persons who are Severely Handicapped." The keynote address by Ralph White presents an overview of what can and should be happening with the severely handicapped deaf population, considering such questions as who the…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Conferences, Deafness, Definitions
