This directory contains 338 discretionary projects addressing the early childhood provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that received funds in 2005. It was compiled from 4 volumes separately published by the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY). The Research to Practice Division of…

This list has been prepared as a reference for students with disabilities who are looking for ways to prepare for college and enhance college performance. Campus disability support providers report that students who receive some preview of the college experience can manage the first year with fewer adjustment problems than others. Colleges not…

This reference circular lists Bibles and sacred texts of many world religions, in a variety of languages, translations, and versions, that are available in special media. Commentaries, concordances, liturgies, prayer books, hymnals, and magazines are also listed. Priority was given to citing complete works; portions of works are listed if they are…

National toll-free numbers of organizations that provide assistance to people with disabilities and their families are listed. The list, which includes approximately 100 organizations and government agencies, is categorized by specific disabilities and also by such topics as computers, career counseling, second opinions, and travel. (JDD)

Thirty national recreation organizations serving individuals with disabilities are listed, along with addresses and telephone numbers. Sample recreational activities covered include Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts, various wheelchair sports, skiing, golfing, and horticultural therapy. (JDD)

This resource book serves as a bibliography and a directory of information sources and educational/rehabilitation service providers for all categories of disabilities. The book was developed for use by individuals in the 11 state hospitals and developmental centers in California. The resource guide's scope includes: agencies, software, videotapes,…

This directory describes over 500 national-level public agencies and private organizations supplying disability-related information, referral, and direct human services. The informational components of each organization listed are emphasized, and material on database venders is also included. Descriptions of organizations are in alphabetical…

This document presents results of a study to identify employers on the Navajo reservation conducted for the purpose of helping vocational rehabilitation counselors place American Indians with disabilities living on the reservation into appropriate jobs. The study identified 962 businesses on the reservation, not including churches. Businesses are…

This annotated bibliography and resource guide is intended to familiarize administrators, educators, service providers, parents, and others with resources and services available to assist in the transition of students with disabilities into postsecondary education and the world of work. The first part lists 236 references published from 1985…

This booklet is divided into two sections. Section 1, "A Few Words on Language, Courtesies, and Stereotypes," gives suggestions on speaking to and about people with disabilities. Principles of language use include: (1) put people first, not their disability; (2) avoid identifying a group of people as a disability category; (3) avoid…

This directory describes 151 research projects funded by the Division of Innovation and Development of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), U.S. Department of the Education. Projects are listed alphabetically by principal investigator. Listed for each project are the project title, principal investigator, address, telephone number,…

This booklet presents summary information on 44 programs in Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania nominated as demonstrating unique or exemplary practices in special education. Citations include program name, brief description, information on the target population, process for evaluation or analysis and renewal, adoption requirements, funding…

This resource manual represents the most comprehensive information available on adapted sport and recreation activities for people with disabilities. The book focuses on ways that people with disabilities can access sport and recreational opportunities from which they have been traditionally excluded. The manual takes a cross-disability view of…

The result of a continuing study of software related to children with special needs, this guide is intended to assist in the selection of software appropriate for children with mental, physical, behavioral, sensory, and learning impairments. Suggestions for gifted children are also included. The guide is updated yearly and includes more than 190…

This directory lists 62 colleges offering programs for learning disabled (LD) students. Each citation includes the following information: name, address and telephone number of the college; title of the LD program; additional costs; contact person; description of the ideal candidate for the program (intelligence quotient, need for support services,…