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Salute to the IYDP: Blindness and Visual Impairment in Developing Countries.
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Mulholland, Mary Ellen, Ed. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1981
The special issue focuses on problems of developing nations in blindness prevention, program development, and rehabilitation of the blind. Included are reports of programs in Indonesia, Jordan, Korea, and India; activities of the World Council for the Welfare of the Blind; and descriptions of 24 organizations serving the blind in developing…
Descriptors: Blindness, Developing Nations, International Organizations, Program Development
Developing Training and Employment Programs to Meet the Needs of Methadone Treatment Clients.
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Dennis, Michael L.; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1993
Research on vocational services for methadone clients is reviewed, and preliminary results of an evaluation of a training and employment program for 249 methadone treatment clients in 3 community-based programs are presented. Results suggest the usefulness of vocational services in increasing training access and use. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Programs, Drug Rehabilitation, Employment Programs
Best Practices for Preschool Programs: An Update on Inclusive Settings.
Leister, Chrissy; And Others – Day Care & Early Education, 1993
Based upon recent research, this article provides an update of best practices for inclusive education in the areas of program options, curriculum design, classroom environment, social interaction, communication, family inclusion, and support services that will help preschool teachers more effectively serve both normal and developmentally disabled…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Design, Developmental Disabilities
A Conceptual Framework for Developing and Implementing Effective Policy in Children's Mental Health.
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Friedman, Robert M. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2003
This article presents a framework to be used in studying public policy in children's mental health. It focuses the stages of policy development and implementation, the relationships among different governmental levels, the relationships among different service sectors, and variables affecting the likelihood a policy will achieve its intended…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Child Advocacy, Children
The Occupational Information System and Vocational Rehabilitation: A Concept Paper.
Moriarity, Joseph B. – 1981
As more legislation is passed pertaining to vocational rehabilitation (VR), the VR process becomes increasingly complex. Not only have the populations considered eligible for VR become more diversified, but so have client goals, the range of services offered, and the role of the rehabilitation counselor. This diversification has increased the need…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Counselor Role, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Job Retention and Career Advancement for Welfare Recipients.
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Kramer, Fredrica – Issue Notes, 1998
This document examines strategies for promoting job retention and career advancement for recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The document begins by considering the problems faced by less-skilled TANF recipients in finding, retaining, and advancing in jobs. Section 2 examines the following policy issues: (1) the aims of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Articulation (Education), Career Counseling