The hearing features statements and related materials on the Employment Opportunities for Disabled Americans Act of 1985, which would include authorization for continued payment of Social Security Insurance benefits to individuals who work despite severe medical impairment. The bill would also establish demonstration grant programs for employment…

The purpose of this report is to provide an annual overview of activities funded under the "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act" ("IDEA"), Part D (National Activities to Improve Education of Children with Disabilities), subparts 2 and 3 (P.L. 108-446). "IDEA", Part D, includes programs that support…

The purpose of this report is to provide an annual overview of activities funded under the "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act" ("IDEA"), Part D (National Activities to Improve Education of Children with Disabilities), subparts 2 and 3 (P.L. 108-446). "IDEA", Part D, includes programs that support personnel…

Describes the secondary vocational/special education program at Elk Mound, Wisconsin, that was selected as one of 12 exemplary programs nationwide for use of Carl Perkins funding. The program prepares students with disabilities for the work world through participation in mainstream vocational courses. (Author/JOW)

The effectiveness of product development as a component of technical assistance services offered to demonstration projects is examined. It is concluded that written documents produced by technical assistance agencies do not appear to have a direct effect on programs delivering services to the handicapped. (Author/LMO)

Eighth in a series of bibliographies in the field of transition for students with disabilities, this document contains 367 citations, including journal articles, conference proceedings, project reports, videocassette recordings, presentations, pamphlets, dissertations, bibliographies, ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) documents, and…

The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of national activities to improve the education of children with disabilities funded in fiscal year (FY) 2005 under the "Individuals with Disabilities Education Act" ("IDEA"), Part D, Subparts 2 and 3 (P.L. 108-446). "IDEA", Part D (National Activities) includes…

This report presents an analysis of research on the state of transition, post-secondary education, and employment outcomes for youth and young adults with disabilities over the past 25 years. It identifies what has worked in the areas of transition planning, services, and supports. It also considers what should work in light of unmet needs and…

This annual report describes activities under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) from October 1, 1989, through September 30, 1990. The report presents activities by each section under General Provisions and by each of seven Titles. An executive summary highlights specific activities. These include; continuation of Rehabilitation Services…

This document is a directory of grants funded under the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Secondary and Transition Initiative. The volume begins with a description of the Federal Transition Initiative and the role of the Transition Institute of Illinois, and an overview of the information (including statistical data)…

This compendium, which is part of a series, describes the current status of 105 demonstration projects funded by the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, as part of the Transition Initiative to help disabled youth make the transition from schooling to successful employment. Eight major…

This directory lists projects supported by grants and contracts from the Handicapped Children's Early Education Program (HCEEP) of the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs. An introduction by Thomas Finch describes the HCEEP network and the results of a recent evaluation study. An overview section summarizes, both verbally and statistically,…

This directory describes current and newly expired projects funded under the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Secondary Education and Transition Initiative. The projects focus on postsecondary education, dropouts, self-determination, training and employment, transition of special populations, outreach, and family…

This handbooks describes 111 federally funded programs for helping disabled youth make the transition from school to successful employment. The programs are categorized into the following groups: (1) Handicapped Children's Model Programs: Youth Employment Projects; (2) Handicapped Children's Model Demonstration Program: Post-Secondary Projects;…

The text presents a compilation of three recently reauthorized Federal laws providing services to persons with disabilities: the Education of the Handicapped Act (amended by the 98th Congress through Public Law 98-199); the Rehabiliation Act of 1973 (amended by the 98th Congress through Public Law 98-221), and the Developmental Disabilities Act of…