[misc.handicap] Guide to children's literature

DDZ@PSUVM.PSU.EDU (Carolyn Dudas) (02/21/91)

Index Number: 13671

Thought these two books might be of interest to parents, librarians, and
others who work with children...

  - Title:      Understanding Abilities, Disabilities, and Capabilities:
                A Guide to Childern's Literature
  - Authors:    Margaret F. Carlin and Richard D. Saniga
  - Publisher:  Libraries Unlimited, Inc.
                Department 335
                P.O. Box 3988
                Englewood, CO  80155-3988
                (800) 237-6124
  - Cost:       Available in print ($20) or on disk ($28-$29) plus postage
                and handling (call or write for their catalog for more
                info on this)
  - Contents:   This book is a bibliography of books about individuals with
                disabilities which are suitable for children ages 2-18.

  - Title:      Library and Information Services for Handicapped Individuals
                  (1989 edition)
  - Authors:    Kieth C. Wright and Judith F. Davie
  - Publisher:  Same as above
  - Cost:       $28 plus shipping and handling
  - Contents:   This book provides ideas for library programs and services,
                an accessibility checklist, review of laws, and worksheets
                for use in staff workshops.