This annotated resource guide lists books, periodicals, and organizations relevant to the needs of parents of children with disabilities. The books and periodicals were chosen as being up-to-date, accurate, written in parent-friendly language, written with a parent's information or support needs in mind, generally affordable, or considered a…

This book provides a guide to approximately 175 drugs used with children. An introduction precedes the three major sections of the guide. Section 1 provides an overview of pharmacology and therapeutics in chapters on the basics of pharmacology, the language of pharmacology and therapeutics, compliance, side effects, and medications in school.…

This guide identifies 45 toys appropriate for young children with visual and/or motor impairments. Criteria for the toys selected include the following: provides sound feedback, has brightly colored surfaces with high contrast colors, provides surfaces that are interesting to touch, stimulates thinking by requiring specific actions or problem…

This directory lists 55 tribal vocational rehabilitation programs serving American Indians and Alaska Natives in 19 states. Sections for each state begin with a summary page, followed by a listing of individual vocational rehabilitation programs and related agencies and organizations. Each entry includes the name of the project director, postal…

This directory lists all projects funded by the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) during the 1998 fiscal year. It includes summaries, funding data, and contact information for a broad range of programs. An introduction discusses the mission of NIDRR and provides an overview of its research program. Programs are…

Internet sites that address career exploration, college selection, college financial aid sources, and job search resources (including listings of teaching positions and newspaper employment ads from major cities) for individuals seeking careers in special education are listed and described. (CR)

The purpose of this article is to provide current publication information on journals in the special education field. Data reported are derived from 39 responses to a survey of editors of special education journals and include frequencies of article types, exceptionalities included, content emphases, stylistic formats, and review processes.…

The article reviews the development, functions, and impact of the National Special Education Alliance (NSEA), a network of centers disseminating information on adaptive computer technology. NSEA member centers are listed by state with name, address, and access information. (DB)

Forty-two U.S. companies that manufacture or distribute wheelchair carriers, van lifts, and ramps are listed, with addresses and telephone numbers. (PB)

This directory provides information on supportive and rehabilitative programs for people with disabilities, especially hearing impairments. Federal programs are listed by federal office and region. State vocational and rehabilitation offices are listed by state. Regional and local programs are also listed by state, with codes summarizing services…

This directory lists contact information for the 49 American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Service projects. These projects are funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education. The goal of these projects is to provide vocational rehabilitation services…

This list of organizations, resources, and services is designed to help those interested in establishing a fishing recreation or education program. It contains 43 entries, each including the program title and mailing address. Entries include conservation programs, mapping companies, gear manufacturers, and distributors, as well as fishing…

This collection of annotated bibliographies focuses on the social skills of adolescents, and is drawn from a national database of current programs and literature regarding adolescents with chronic illnesses and other disabilities. Bibliographic materials listed include documents and articles selected from the database of the National Center for…

Intended for teachers and other personnel working with severely/multiply handicapped students, the catalogue lists books and journal articles (1975-1981) related to special education for severely/multiply handicapped students. Following an introduction discussing definitional issues, entries are alphabetized by title and arranged according to one…

Definitions of least restrictive environment (LRE), inclusive education, and mainstreaming are offered, supported by position statements and policies of the Michigan Board of Education, Michigan Department of Education, and the Council for Exceptional Children. Thirty-six terms related to inclusive education, such as integrated education and…