This digest summarizes available information on the importance of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) prevention education efforts for students with disabilities. The digest notes these students' increased risk of HIV infection due to their lack of knowledge, misinformation, poor social skills, low self-esteem, poor judgement, and tendency to let others control them. Estimates of the numbers of special education students with various handicaps receiving HIV prevention education are provided. The purposes of HIV prevention education are outlined, and the importance of focusing on the linkage of personal behavior to HIV infection is stressed. Includes five references and six resources. (DB)