Ten papers focus on aspects of special education in Britain, Canada and Sweden. "The Meaning of Handicap" by J. Bicknell presents a dynamic view of handicaps and discusses the effects of others' reactions to the disabled child. M. Cooley ("A Study of Parental Response to Pre-School Provision for Handicapped Children") reviews a survey that documented widespread use of existing services. Establishment of a college course for 16 year old educationally subnormal school leavers is discussed in "A College Certificate Course for Less Able Students" by R. Case. H. Brayton discusses a similar approach in "An Assessment and Work Preparation Course for Less Able Students." E. Cronk ("Leisure and Recreation Training for the Handicapped: An Assessment of A Canadian Programme") describes a course designed to give disabled persons increased independence in leisure time decisions. H. Huddart presents "An Analysis of Vocational Education for the Handicapped in Sweden." A program designed to help the transition from school to work is described by M. Thomas in "Changing Pattern of Provision for the SSNM Leaver in the Portsmouth Area." Findings of a study conducted on the curriculum needs of slow learners are reported by B. Hancock. R. Wood ("A New Concept in Boarding Provision for the Maladjusted Pupil") describes a residential program for disturbed children. In a final paper, H. Hayhoe asserts that the inclusion of requirements for integration in the 1976 Education Bill may actually be determined for mentally handicapped people. (CL)