Information Services for People with Developmental Disabilities

Developmental disabilities are the most numerous of disabilities, and they are exceptionally complex. This professional reference overviews developmental disabilities, discusses the information needs of people with developmental disabilities, and provides practical guidance to librarians and information professionals who serve them. Particular attention is given to the ramifications of the Americans with Disabilities Act for librarians.The first part of the book defines and describes developmental disabilities from perspectives relevant to librarians and information professionals. The second part examines key life issues that have a major impact on people with developmental disabilities. This section emphasizes the current trend toward the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in mainstream society. References to related information sources are included throughout. The third part looks at disabilities from the perspective of the library or other information agency. An appendix lists organizations, agencies, businesses, and libraries that provide additional materials.

Overviews the information needs of people with developmental disabilities and tells librarians how to meet them.

PrefaceDoing What Works: An Introduction by Linda Lucas WallingDevelopmental Disabilities: Lifelong, Severe, and Alterable by Linda Lucas WallingThe IssuesIntroduction by Marilyn M. IrwinYoung Children: Intervention and Education by Susan M. KleinEducation by Marilyn M. IrwinTechnology by Kieth C. WrightLiving in the Community by Marilyn M. IrwinThe Role of Leisure Time by Ruth O'Donnell and Laura J. HodgesTransportation by Carol Melvin Pate, Karen Bruner Stroup, and Janet Stout EverlyEmployment by Marilyn M. IrwinAging People with Developmental Disabilities by Phyllis KultgenLibrary and Information ServicesIntroduction by Linda Lucas WallingToys, Games, and Other Tangibles: Library Provision and Use by Marilyn Karrenbrock StaufferSharing Literature with Children Who Have Developmental Disabilities by Coy K. HunsuckerThe School Media Center's Role in Meeting the Needs of Youth with Disabilities by Shirley G. FitzgibbonsHelping Adults with Mental Retardation Satisfy Their Information Needs by Dennis NorlinRecreational Reading for Adults with Mental Retardation by Mary L. Cruce and Linda Lucas WallingOutreach, Special Needs Centers, and Mainstreaming Services: Options for Public Library Service by Stewart WellsManaging Successful Public Library Services for Information Access by Mary A. RoatchAcademic Libraries and Students with Developmental Disabilities by Linda A. Koldenhoven and Darlo J. KoldenhovenEquipping Self-Advocates with Effective Information Access Skills by Brantley Cagle, Jr.The Information Needs of Employers Planning to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by Christopher LewisInstitution Libraries: Serving a Changing Clientele by Linda Lucas WallingInformation Centers: A Series of Cameos by Linda Lucas WallingStandards and Guidelines for Information Service by Ruth O'DonnellConclusion by Marilyn M. IrwinAppendixSelect BibliographyIndex