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Thypin, Marilyn; Glasner, Lynne – 1980
A short fictional work for limited English speakers presents the problems of a young couple having a leaky pipe fixed in their apartment and the experiences of their sister-in-law in finding a suitable apartment for herself. The maintenace man in the couple's apartment delays fixing their leaky pipe for a week, at which time they write a letter to…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection, Cultural Education
Snyder, Sarah – 1980
A booklet for limited English speakers on renting housing provides information on searching for housing, finding the right place, considerations before signing a lease, and relations with the landlord. Cartoons, questions about the message in cartoons and narrative passages, checklists on things to consider, and the phonetic pronunciation of key…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Community Resources, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection
Snyder, Sarah – 1980
A booklet for limited English speakers on dealing with consumer problems provides information on talking to businesses, getting someone on your side, going to the law, and stopping problems before they start. Cartoons, questions about the message in cartoons and narrative passages, checklists on things to consider, and the phonetic pronunciation…
Descriptors: Advertising, Check Lists, Community Resources, Consumer Education
Pinsky, Dorothy; And Others – 1980
The Iowa Family Day Care Handbook is designed as an aid for persons entering the business of providing home day care as well as for those persons already in the field. Topics include advantages and disadvantages of family day care for children, parents and providers; getting started in family day care; and a list and description of records that…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Discipline Problems, Early Childhood Education, Educational Planning
Thypin, Marilyn; Glasner, Lynne – 1980
A short fictional work for limited English speakers presents a young family's experience in learning about the value of health insurance and the importance of having a physician when medical care is needed. Information is related regarding insurance acquired through one's place of employment and the availability of medical assistance, through…
Descriptors: Child Development, Clinics, Community Health Services, Community Resources
Snyder, Sarah – 1980
A booklet on health care for limited English speakers provides information on choosing the right doctor, buying medicine, paying the bill, and the individual's role in maintaining his or her health. Cartoons, questions and puzzles concerning the message in cartoons and narrative passages, checklists about an individual's personal habits related to…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Community Health Services, Community Resources, Consumer Education
Edgar, S. Keith – 1976
This packet contains both a teacher's guide and a student activity book designed to help adult students locate and use community resources. Both booklets cover the following topics: the public library, Social Security, postal services, use of the telephone and the telephone directory, the newspaper, the Cooperative Extension Service, reference…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students
