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Rude, Carolyn D., Ed.; Baucom, Linda D., Ed. – 1978
The book contains 26 essays presented at a 1977 national conference on Implementation of Developmental Disabilities Protection Advocacy Systems. Essays cover the legal and philosophical foundations of protection and advocacy, the management and evaluation of protection and advocacy systems, the training of advocates, resources, and outreach. The…
Descriptors: Administration, Child Advocacy, Conference Reports, Developmental Disabilities
Shuster, Susan K., Ed.; Groman, Cynthia L., Ed. – 1980
The document summarizes proceedings of an August 1980 conference on early intervention programs for developmentally disabled children attended by representatives of public instruction, federal and state model programs, early childhood staff from university affiliated facilities, instructors from colleges and universities and graduate students.…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Infants, Intervention
Schreiber, Meyer S., Ed. – 1984
Eleven papers from a June, 1984, seminar on siblings of mentally retarded and developmentally disabled persons are presented. The following papers are included: "An Adult Sibling Network: A Sharing of Experiences" (B. Cohen); "Siblings as Change Agents for Their Brothers and Sisters: Opportunity or Problem?" (G. Wolpert); "Adult Siblings: The…
Descriptors: Adults, Childrens Literature, Developmental Disabilities, Family Relationship
Download full textPracana, Clara, Ed. – Online Submission, 2014
We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends 2014, taking place in Porto, Portugal, from 4 to 6 of April. Psychology, in our time, offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and behavioral…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Foreign Countries, Intervention, Prevention
Minnesota Association for Rehabilitation, Education, and Training. – 1986
A symposium on community-based supported employment for developmentally disabled adults in Minnesota was attended by agency direct service staff who provide job training, executive directors and administrators of agencies, and personnel who refer clients to agencies providing supported work and other types of community-based training and…
Descriptors: Administrators, Adults, Agencies, Community Programs
Schreiber, Meyer S., Ed. – 1983
Ten papers from a May, 1983 seminar on siblings of mentally retarded and developmentally disabled persons are presented. Participants include parents and siblings, and represent a variety of professions including social work, nursing, and psychology. The following papers are included: "Life with an Older Sister" (S. Miller and H. Kalish); "Raising…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Disabilities, Family Counseling, Family Environment
Shuster, Susan K., Ed.; McBride, Susan L., Ed. – 1979
Three papers and four task force reports from a 1979 conference on the state of the art in early intervention for developmental disabilities are presented. J. Gliedman, in "Social, Psychological, and Ethical Foundations for Early Intervention for the Developmentally Disabled," applies a minority group model to the education of handicapped…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Developmental Disabilities, Infants, Intervention
Research Proceedings: The First National Conference on Creative Art of the Developmentally Disabled.
Katz, Elias, Ed.; Ludins-Katz, Florence, Ed. – 1977
Provided are 11 presentations given at the research seminar of the First National Conference on Creative Art of the Developmentally Disabled, a conference which also included an art exhibit, lectures, and workshops. Following two introductory speeches (by E. Katz and F. Ludins-Katz) are papers with the following titles and authors: "Creativity" by…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Art Therapy, Case Studies, Conference Reports
Stark, Jack A., Ed. – 1980
Proceedings are presented from a 1980 conference on community based services for families of developmentaly disabled children. The following ten papers are included: "Leading Edge Services to Families of Persons with Developmental Disabilities" (R. Perske); "Family Resource Services and Support Systems for Families with Handicapped…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Developmental Disabilities, Family Programs, Mental Health Programs
Syracuse Univ., NY. Center on Human Policy. – 1988
This report summarizes the proceedings of a Leadership Institute seminar to identify the current state of knowledge and practice in community integration for people with developmental disabilities and to recommend directions for future efforts. The Leadership Institute was organized around four work groups, covering community living, families,…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Programs, Developmental Disabilities, Educational Practices
Ansello, Edward F.; Rose, Thomas – 1989
This document contains presentations from the Wingspread Conference, a conference held in June 1987 to examine issues posed by the increasing longevity of older Americans with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. An executive summary and the following papers are included: (1) "Aging and Lifelong Disabilities: Problems and Prospects"…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Cooperative Planning, Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities
Virginia Developmental Disabilities Planning and Advisory Council, Richmond. – 1983
This report of proceedings includes a keynote address "Prevention of Mental Retardation Circa 1983" (G. Tarjan) and eight papers from a keynote panel. Papers include: "Genetic Issues" (G. Oakley); "Impact of Intervention on High-Risk Children" (J. Gallagher); "Perinatal Issues" (G. Avery); "Social Issues" (J. Mercer); "Feasible Goals for…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Segal, Robert M., Ed. – 1978
This document contains the proceedings from the National Conference on Developmental Disabilities and Gerontology, a conference designed to develop guidelines for program development on national, state, and local levels; develop and disseminate a proceedings publication; and provide an interface between professionals working at national, state,…
Descriptors: Adults, Aging (Individuals), Autism, Cerebral Palsy
Taylor, Tawara D.; Loop, Bertine – 1978
The report describes the first national conference on temporary family supports and integrated respite services systems for the developmentally disabled held in 1978. Program planning information is presented along with evaluation feedback summarized from participant responses. Recommendations from the conference are discussed, including…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Community Support, Developmental Disabilities, Family Counseling
Gallaudet Univ., Washington, DC. – 1988
This combined proceedings document presents the highlights of two historic national events: the First National Congress and the 1988 National Conference on Adults with Special Learning Needs. A summary of the Congress discusses the theme of empowerment and the declaration adopted calling for the adult and continuing education community to address…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Conference Proceedings, Continuing Education
