Although a concerted effort has been made during the past 15 years to knock down the architectural barriers facing the handicapped, the existence of over 400,000 wheelchair handicapped and more than two million people wearing leg braces or with artificial legs makes it imperative that architectural designs produce completely barrier-free…

Intended for use by employers for assessing how "job-ready" their particular business environment may be, the booklet provides information illustrating what physical changes could be made to allow persons with mobility limitations to enter and conduct business independently in a particular building. Illustrations along with brief explanations are…

Specifications for making adaptable dwelling units, minimally accessible designs which can later be inexpensively remodeled for the disabled, are presented. Advantages to providing many adaptable units rather than a few accessible ones are outlined, including eliminating the marketing problem, providing a disabled person with a wider choice of…

The manual is intended to provide guidelines for the planning and development of parks and recreation facilities which are accessbile to everyone. Separate chapters present guidelines for the following topics (sample subtopics in parentheses): general information (space relationships and wheelchair functions); general site conditions (soil…

The report summarizes the findings of a research program concerning accessibility of public transportation, particularly for the physically handicapped. The handicapped are identified; travel by the chronically handicapped is explored; and travel barriers are discussed. Design and operating guidelines, selection and application of the guidelines,…

A P/A research award was given to a HUD-sponsored study that forms the basis for a revised national standard for barrier-free design. (Author/MLF)

The article presents an overview of some of the issues, prospects, and problems related to providing transportation for handicapped persons. (DLS)

Physical improvements and special services enable handicapped students to achieve equal education. (MLF)

This book is an essential tool for facilitators of groups using protocols, or structured conversations, to collaboratively review student and teacher work. A follow-up to "Looking Together at Student Work" and "Assessing Student Learning," this resource considers the purposes for engaging in collaborative review and provides…

Though the community college offers many advantages to the physically handicapped because of its diversified programs and extensive counseling services, a recent survey found that too few community colleges provide the necessary architectural modifications to make them accessible. (NF)

Describes the subtle and almost entirely overlooked discrimination against the physically handicapped that is manifest in the design of most public buildings and schools. (AN)

During the 2001-2002 school year the author was struck with the reality that their computer lab would not meet the demands of their school for another year. Greater Houlton Christian Academy (www.ghca.com) is a private school in Maine, and thus does not have access to state or federal funding. This meant that financing a new computer lab would be…

Introduction: For a number of years we have been witnessing the progressive incorporation of disabled students into the university. There are publications (Alcantud, 1995) which recount experiences of social and educational integration of the disabled in primary and secondary education. However, it is more difficult to find documentation on…

This exploratory qualitative study examined consumers' perceived barriers and benefits of plant food (fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds) consumption and views on the promotion of these foods. Ten focus groups were conducted in Melbourne, Australia. Groups consisted of employees of various workplaces, community group members,…

In Victoria, Australia, outdoor education has been a legitimate subject in the school curriculum for over 25 years. However its place has been debated and challenged over this period. This paper traces the history of the subject, its current status in the Victorian Certificate of Education, future challenges to its place in the curriculum…