Designed for state Developmental Disabilities Planning Councils, the booklet presents seven papers dealing with public awareness of handicapped persons. M. Reilly describes the Connecticut Council's project to make contact with key groups of decision makers. The Vermont project is explained by T. Knox in terms of program goals and public relations activities on a low budget. R. Valela cites the need for society to make significant changes in planning, service delivery, and public awareness to incorporate consumer involvement and advocacy concepts. B. Aiello reviews class activities for regular educators and students to understand the effects of handicapping conditions. J. Panza, Jr. describes his experiences working with policy officers in New Jersey, and D. O'Connell considers the role of institutions. (CL)