This paper examines the use of subsidy programs as a payment strategy for assistive devices for individuals with disabilities. The paper defines subsidies, classifies and describes these programs, and identifies commonalities and differences among varied models. Program models include: (1) competitive subsidies offered by private, nonprofit…

This paper briefly discusses new housing programs for the homeless sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the funding provided by the 100th Congress, and two additional HUD programs to aid the homeless. The following four programs are discussed: (1) the Emergency Shelter Program; (2) the Transitional Housing Program,…

Attempting to apply a sociological understanding of voluntary associations to the development of a practical model for rural community education, this paper is based on the assumptions that: there are a number of present-day educational needs which traditional systems of postsecondary education are not designed to meet; implications of this…

This report presents a survey of local youth-serving agencies affiliated with the National Collaboration for Youth to determine to what degree and in what way the agencies are involved in providing employment and training activities for youth. The eleven agencies focused on are American Red Cross Youth Services; Boys' Clubs of America; Boy Scouts…

This manual focuses on the start-up and operation of low-cost transportation in rural areas. A principal focus is the use of volunteers and/or the consolidation of rides through a brokerage program. Chapter One provides an overview of what financial and operating decisions must be made to design a volunteer system. Chapter Two describes easy…

This packet contains documents that provide information about the planning and implementation of a comprehensive plan to address homelessness in cities throughout the U.S. Information on the following components of a comprehensive strategy are included: (1) "Task Forces"; (2) "Assessment Studies"; (3) "Emergency Services"; (4) "Transitional…

The document presents an international directory of mental retardation resources. International organizations pertaining to the mentally retarded are listed and described, including those affiliated with the United Nations, intergovernmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, international coordinating agencies, and regional nongovernmental…

This book describes the establishment, organization, and policies of Spaulding for Children, a small, voluntary, specialized adoption program in Michigan that works at placing hard-to-place children who are legally free for adoption. The agency was created to supplement existing public and private child placement services. Topics covered include:…

THIS REPORT REVIEWS THE SELECTION AND PREPARATION OF INTERNATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE PARTICIPANTS, SOURCES OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SEMINAR TOPICS, VISITS TO WASHINGTON, D.C. AND NEW YORK FOLLOWING THE SEMINAR, EXPERIENCES AND INSIGHTS ARISING FROM FIELD PLACEMENTS, WORKSHOP OBEJCTIVES AND OUTCOMES, (INCLUDING EVALUATIVE COMMENTS), AND THE CLOSING…

A survey examined the involvement of 11 voluntary agencies in providing employment-related services and programs for youth. A field-tested survey was completed by 1,005 respondents from corporate units of the following organizations: American Red Cross Youth Services, Boys' Clubs of America, Boy Scouts of America, Camp Fire, 4-H Youth Programs,…

This book examines the current state of residential group care for dependent, neglected and emotionally disturbed children in the United States and Canada. A result of the Group Care Project of the Child Welfare League of America, the book is divided into four parts. Part I describes the project, puts group care into historical and sociological…