The author discusses how to compete for training contracts from the private sector. He lists strategic questions to ask, provides a suggested approach, and mentions potential barriers. (CH)

Presents trends in adoption between 1964 and 1982 for four types of adoption in California: public agency, private agency, independent, and intercountry (foreign) adoption. For each type, the characteristics of adopted children, of their biological parents, and of their adoptive parents are compared. (Author/BB)

Noting that Liberia College, although not operating until 1862, happens to have been the first American collegiate institution proposed specifically for the higher education of blacks, this article discusses what the first degree granting college in West Africa was, and how it could have been generated or sustained by a Liberian population of…

Describes the case of the School City of Gary, Indiana, which in September of 1970 contracted with the Behavioral Research Laboratories to operate the Banneker Elementary School on a money-back guaranteed performance basis. (JM)

Adapted from address by Mr. William B. Jones before the International Association of Law Libraries in Washington, D. C. in July 1970. (IR)

The article identifies federal agencies which have been major sources of data for organizations providing services to blind and visually impaired persons, describes recent and possible changes in data collection and reporting, and cites organizations that watch the changing status of federal disability statistics. (MC)

There are certain problems inherent in the public nature of rehabilitation delivery systems, including funding, managerial restraints, lack of consumer choice, and limited resources. Key ingredients in private rehabilitation are consumerism, quality control, and competition. Reasons for optimism concerning privatization include increased…

Highlights the importance of early intervention for children with disabilities and describes early childhood education for children with disabilities in Botswana. The role of non-governmental organizations and the missionaries in providing services, the inaction of the government, and the lack of integration of children with disabilities is…

This study sought to determine aspects of training provided to transracial adoptive parents by public and private U.S. adoption agencies. Responses to a survey of a random sample of public and private agencies indicated that about half of the agencies that facilitate transracial adoption provide relevant training. Findings pose implications for…

Examines the major federal and state laws that govern the privacy aspects of the use of computer databases in three areas: private institutions, state and local governments, and the federal government. The ability of existing privacy laws to prevent abusive information collection, dissemination, and management practices is evaluated. (four…

Full Circle Programs is an organization providing family preservation and reunification services. Full Circle responds to families uniquely, rather than according to predetermined models. Medical testing, counseling, and practical assistance are provided. (BC)

This article describes organizations providing services for blind and visually impaired people, with special emphasis on programs for developing countries. Included are United Nations agencies, nongovernmental organizations concerned with blindness, governmental development agencies, professional associations, and international organizations…

For-profit education companies are ramping up their businesses to tap into millions of federal dollars set aside to provide tutoring for students attending struggling schools. Under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, Title I schools that fail to reach state achievement goals three years in a row are required to offer free tutoring to students…