This 1983 conference on disabled Hispanic persons had as its purpose the identification of rehabilitation needs, patterns of service delivery, and service utilization; and the development of recommendations for a systematic research approach addressing those rehabilitation needs. Issue papers include: "The Hispanic Population: An…

This report details the library/information policy and planning activities of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) for the fiscal year 1984. During the year, the NCLIS placed particular emphasis on several areas of immediate concern: the importance of library and information services in lifelong learning; the…

Designed for use by California state departments, this guide is a standardized approach to developing a master plan to ensure that persons with disabilities who are candidates or applicants for employment, employees, or recipients of state services are provided equal opportunities and fair treatment. It outlines a six-step process to evaluate a…

Intended for administrators and trustees of cultural institutions, the booklet offers guidelines for evaluating buildings and programs in terms of accessibility to the handicapped, locating and making good use of advisors and consultants, training staff to deal successfully with disabled visitors, taking advantage of the available resources and…

The paper reports the development of a set of planning materials (a series of eight booklets) to assist local special and vocational education administrators to overcome barriers to program and facility accessibility for handicapped students in vocational, occupational, and technical education. The project was conducted in three phases: (1)…

This report describes the current state of the art in recreational boating for physically disabled persons. It contains information on safety, independence afloat, emergency procedures, and access to and from boating facilities and boats. Areas in need of further study and research are suggested and an annotated bibliography is provided. (JD)

The University of New Orleans has begun a program to teach microcomputer use to blind and visually impaired students with the goals of promoting greater independence and career development opportunities while making the campus more accessible to blind students. It chose a software solution rather than using dedicated equipment. (Author/VW)

The paper compares federal legislation for disabled people with that for racial and ethnic groups in the United States. The ways existing laws handle employment discrimination, integration in education, access, and equal protection under the law are considered. Clear differences for each group in the types of discrimination permitted are…

Critical issues in tort liability that confront special educators and teacher trainers include malpractice (failure to learn), misdiagnosis, immunity, impact of a handicap on standard of care, confidentiality, access to emergency medical services, the use of aversive consequences, child abuse and corporal punishment, and school violence.…

Legislation must be devised to guarantee the access of hearing impaired students in British Columbia to postsecondary education in vocational training institutions, colleges, and universities. Funds for support services such as interpreting, notetaking, and technical aids are not presently available for most students requiring them. (Author/CB)

Analyzes the implications of recent court decisions and of the federal government's changing role for instruction and support services provided to handicapped and learning-disabled students. (MCG)

For most hard of hearing students, and for some who are deaf, hearing aids and related sound amplification devices are of great benefit in their communication and learning. Technology has more recently produced an additional array of electronic devices which benefit many hard of hearing students. This report will deal primarily with the relatively…

In many countries all over the world, access for patrons with disabilities to use libraries is not yet available or even expected. In order to provide equal opportunities for all library users, it is necessary to look with the eyes of these patron groups at the physical condition of library buildings, as well as library services and programs. This…

This paper explores how principles of self-determination apply to individuals who are deaf-blind and how it affects families, educational programming, and service delivery. Five underlying principles are identified including: all persons desire self-determination and are capable of achieving it; self-determination is a continuum; and…

This booklet offers guidance for increasing the dissemination and utilization of information (especially federally funded disability research) through development of user-friendly materials and alternate formats. Individual sections address: the distinction between alternate formats and accessibility, suggested policies to help define approaches…