The proceedings of a conference of executives and board members of agencies serving visually handicapped persons consider social welfare programing and practice. Major addresses include "A Time of Change--A Challenge to Administrators" by James Dumpson and "The Gap in Our Services--A Government Responsibility" by Eleanor Smith. Summaries are provided of discussions on the roles of the government and voluntarism in service provision, board and executive responsibility for problem solving, and implications for administrative practice. Also given are a synopsis of the program and lists of the planning committee and the participants. (JD)