Described as part of the Information System for Adaptive, Assistive and Recreational Equipment are equipment items for physically handicapped pupils in the functional areas of existence, equipment and adaptation. Reviewed in the existence section are such items as assistive food containers and container stabilizers, feeder accessories, bowel and bladder appliances, bathtub equipment, special clothing and dressing aids and sleeping accessories. Included among communication equipment described are telephone centered devices, speech producing devices, and nonvocal writing aids. Considered are such adaptation devices as powered grass and hedge clippers, special automobile controls, furniture adaptations, and cooking devices. Each category is outlined and tabbed, and individual items are summarized, illustrated, and cross referenced according to manufacturers information in the Locator book (EC 080 752). (CL)