The final report details project activities from 1974 to 1977 of the Southwest Area Learning Resource Center, a regional center designed to stimulate and assist in the development of media and materials for special education. Individual sections consider project background; philosophy, goals, and objectives; organization; and workscope areas. Detailed are four project work areas: state program development (including provision of technical assistance to state education agencies); instructional materials development; media, materials and educational technology training (including helping inservice trainers locate programs and materials); media and materials information system; and project administration. (CL)