This booklet summarizes provisions and regulations of recent federal legislation and case law examples mandating equal access for children and youth with disabilities in schools. The first chapter addresses the importance of complying with both the letter and spirit of the equal access principles underlying these laws. The second chapter…

Without program access to education, leadership and vocational opportunities will be denied to handicapped individuals. Faculty members must become aware and competent in instructing and guiding handicapped students. Few institutions have established roles for facilitators of faculty involvement with the handicapped. (Author/JAC)