This report examines the evolution of state laws that allow family daycare providers to operate daycare programs in their own homes despite local zoning ordinances restricting such programs. Such preemptive legislation is currently in force in 17 states, and under consideration in others. Following an overview of preemptive legislation for the…

Presented is a summary of the State Master Plan for Special Education in Oregon, designed to guide the activities necessary to achieve the goal of providing full educational opportunities for all handicapped children by September 1, 1980. The document is divided into two major sections: rationale, philosophy, and definitions for a state master…

The State Master Plan for Special Education in Oregon is intended to assist school and district level personnel in their efforts to implement special education programs and services, to provide parents and special interest organizations with information about the rights of the handicapped and the programs and services available, and to assist…

This resource guide, which was developed during the Lifelong Career Development (LCD) Project, provides information and resources of interest to handicapped people, their families, professionals, and others concerned with disability-related issues. (Designed for implementation at the community college level, the LCD model provides a…