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The following titles have been selected from materials added to the NLS reference collections during the spring of 2004. Entries are arranged according to subject headings developed and used by the NLS Reference Section for its collections. Wherever possible, prices of publications have been included. Full publishers' addresses are included when they are not readily obtainable through libraries and bookstores. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are especially recommended for basic reference collections in libraries serving visually and physically handicapped readers.
Requests for materials listed should be sent directly to the publishers or sources cited with each entry. Items are not available from NLS unless specifically indicated.
Abstracts of current research projects and publication list. New York: Arlene R. Gordon Research Institute, Lighthouse International, 2003. 121p. Free. (111 East 59th Street, 10022). www.lighthouse.org/research_program.htm
Orr, Alberta L., and Priscilla A. Rogers. Self-advocacy skills training for older individuals who are visually impaired. New York: AFB Press, 2003. One volume with accompanying computer disk. $59.95. (11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300, 10001).
Orr, Alberta L., and Priscilla A. Rogers. Solutions for everyday living for older people with visual impairments. New York: AFB Press, 2002. 1 VHS, 34 mins. $59.95.
Vale, Dan. Unseen: neglect, isolation, and household poverty amongst older people with sight loss. London, UK: RNIB, 2004. 27p. Free. [monograph]. (105 Judd Street,WC1H 9NE). Also available in alternative format and online at www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_unseenpdf.pdf
Bell, Lori. "Product pipeline." Netconnect, spring 2004: 10-11.
Gill, John. Access-ability: making technology more useable by people with disabilities. London, UK: RNIB, 2004. 38p. Free. www.tiresias.org/guidelines/access-ability/index.htm
Goddard, Marti. "Access through technology." Netconnect, spring 2004: 2-6.
Bruey, Carolyn T. Demystifying autism spectrum disorders: a guide to diagnosis for parents and professionals. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, 2004. 204p. $16.95. (6510 Bell Mills Road, 20817).
Volkmar, Fred R., and Lisa A. Wiesner. Healthcare for children on the autism spectrum: a guide to nutritional and behavioral issues. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, 2004. 376p. $21.95.
Sardegna, Jill, and others. The encyclopedia of blindness and vision impairments. 2nd ed. New York: Facts on File Inc., 2002. 1 v. $65.
Clunies-Ross, Louise. "Braille: a living language." New beacon, v. 88, Mar. 2004: 38-45.
Wormsley, Diane. Braille literacy: a functional approach. New York: AFB Press, 2004. 124p. [large print]. $29.95. (11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300, 10001).
Benson, Stephen O. "Clothing, grooming, and social acceptability: part 2." Future reflections, v. 23, spring-summer 2004: 59-62.
Mates, Barbara. T. "Computer technologies to aid special audiences." Library technology reports, v. 40, May-June 2004: 6-96. (entire issue).
Library of Congress. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Deaf-blindness: national organizations and resources. Washington, 2004. 21p. Free. Also available online at www.loc.gov/nls/reference/circulars/deafblind.html
Peters, Thomas A. Project HAL (handheld accessible libraries) final report. Rev. (Prepared for the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center). Retrieved June 22, 2004. www.tapinformation.com/HALfinalreport200403.htm
Olney, Marjorie F., and others. "Do you have a disability? a population-based test of acceptance, denial, and adjustment among adults with disabilities in the U.S." Journal of rehabilitation, v. 70, Jan.-Feb.-Mar. 2004: 4-9.
Updating the Hu 1981 estimates of the economic costs of visual disorders and disabilities. Retrieved June 23, 2004. www.nei.nih.gov/eyedata/hu_estimates.asp
Erin, Jane N. When you have a visually impaired student with multiple disabilities in your classroom: a guide for teachers. New York: AFB Press, 2004. 111p. $14.95. (11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300, 10001).
Goodman, Stephen A., and Stuart H. Wittenstein, eds. Collaborative assessment: working with students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities. New York: AFB Press, 2003. 430p. $49.95.
Orelove, Fred. P., Dick Sobsey, and Rosanne K. Silberman. Educating children with multiple disabilities: a collaborative approach. 4th ed. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brooks, 2004. 653p. $45.
Vision loss from eye diseases will increase as Americans age. Retrieved June 23, 2004. www.nei.nih.gov/news/pressreleases/041204.asp
Student aid audio guide. Washington: U. S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, 2004. Free. [Computer disk]. (830 First Street NE, DC 20202). studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_audio_guide/index.html
Courtney, Richard A. "Tax basics for families with special needs." EP magazine, v. 34, Mar. 2004: 73-76.
Lovelace, Renee Colwill. "Finding more funding for your child's special needs trust." EP magazine, v. 34, May 2004: 83-84, 86.
National Center for Assisted Living. Assisted living state regulatory review 2004. Retrieved June 16, 2004. www.ncal.org/about/2004_reg_review.pdf.
"Individualized education program (IEP): some suggestions to consider." EP magazine, v. 34, May 2004: 76-78.
"Attention deficit disorders and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act." EP magazine, v. 34, Mar. 2004: 35-39.
Murphy, Frank. "IDEA re-authorization update." EP magazine, v. 34, Mar. 2004: 61-62.
Honnold, RoseMary, and Saralyn A. Mesaros. Serving seniors: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. New York: Neal-Schuman Publ., 2004. 249p. $59.95. [How-to-do-it manual for librarians no. 127].
Lueck, Amanda Hall, ed. Functional vision: a practitioner's guide to evaluation and intervention. New York: AFB Press, 2004. 520p. $59.95.
Beck-Winchatz, Bernhard. "Exploring the universe by touch." Future reflections, v. 23, spring-summer 2004: 47-51.
Brady, Frank B. A singular view: the art of seeing with one eye. Revised 6th ed. Vienna, VA: Michael O. Hughes, 2004. 129p. $15. [large print]. (307B Maple Avenue West, 22180).
Johnson, Kurt L., and others. "Medical, psychological, social, and programmatic barriers to employment for people with multiple sclerosis." Journal of rehabilitation, v. 70, Jan.-Feb.-Mar. 2004: 38-49.
"Putting a face on MS." PN-paraplegia news, v. 58, June 2004: 28-31.
New Freedom Initiative: a progress report. Retrieved Mar. 13, 2004. www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/newfreedom/toc-2004.html
Johnston, S. Laurance. "Native-American healing, part 1." PN-paraplegia news, v. 58, June 2004: 32-35.
Library of Congress. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. What's new? Washington, 2004. 5p. Free. Also available online at www.loc.gov/nls/whatsnew2004.html
Healy, Patrick. "Listening to the script: a blind professor's passion for the theater." Future reflections, v. 23, spring-summer 2004: 56-58.
Information for visitors with disabilities 2004. Swindon, UK: Access for All Office, The National Trust, 2004. 55p. Free. (Rowan, Kembrey Park, SN2 8YL).
"Travel options today: special section." PN-paraplegia news, v.58, June 2004: 59-65.
ADA checklist for polling places. Retrieved Apr. 20, 2004. www.ada.gov/votingchecklist.htm
Glazer, Deborah. "Choosing a wheelchair." PN-paraplegia news, v. 58, Mar. 2004: 21-22.
"Mobility is the bottom line." PN-paraplegic news, v. 58, Mar. 2004: 23-25.
Ianuzzi, Jody W. "Customize your cane." Future reflections, v. 23, spring-summer 2004: 42-43.
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