This information guide is designed to help handicapped adults and parents of handicapped youth become aware of the vocational programs and services available in the community as well as in Illinois and to understand what to ask for when considering vocational programing. Chapter 1 is an introduction and overview. Information is provided on the purposes of the guide, use of the guide, federal legislation, and the rights of parents and handicapped adults. Chapter 2 introduces and describes the concept of career development. The next three sections outline the major questions to ask at each of the three stages of career development: career awareness, career exploration, and career orientation and preparation. Typical questions and answers are provided. Key questions and answers are also presented regarding adult vocational programing and services (chapter 6) and employer considerations and incentives (chapter 7). The final section contains names, addresses, and features of local resources, state agencies, state organizations, and national organizations that are available to assist in vocational programing for handicapped youth and adults. (YLB)