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This annotated bibliography lists approximately 150 braille books and 300 audiocassettes of books which address coping skills for people in a variety of situations. All items listed are available in the network library collections provided by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress. Cassettes and braille formats are listed separately under each of the following topical areas: self development; relationships; marriage and divorce; families; child abuse; health and healing; alcohol, drug, and other addictions; aging; disabilities (subdivided into general, visual issues, and mobility issues); providing care for a loved one; death and bereavement; and general. A list of other bibliographies of books available in disc, cassette, and braille formats is provided. An order form and general information about the free reading program of the National Library Service are also provided.

This directory of resources for disabled adults was compiled to assist state directors of the federally funded, state-administered Adult Education Program as well as administrators and practitioners in providing services for adults with disabilities. The first two sections include 15 federal and nonfederal organizations serving adults with various types of disabilities. Subsequent sections focus on adults with the following specific disabilities: mobility impaired (8 organizations); deaf and hearing impaired (9 organizations); blind and visually impaired (12 organizations); learning disabled (7 organizations); mentally retarded (6 organizations); and mentally ill (3 organizations). Each entry provides the organization's name, address, and telephone number; a brief program description; and the resources available. Resources listed include publications, library collections, information clearinghouses, service and educational programs, conferences, technical assistance, networking efforts, research and demonstration programs, and advertising campaigns. (JDD)

The bibliography on dyslexia has approximately 110 listings representing a variety of resources published from 1972 to 1990. A definition of dyslexia is also provided. Materials available in the reference collection of the Library of Congress Science Reading Room are identified. Publications and other resources are grouped according to the following categories: introductions; Library of Congress subject headings; basic texts; guides for parents and teachers; additional titles; related titles; bibliographies, directories, and handbooks; biographical material; conference proceedings; abstracting and indexing services; journals; representative journal articles; selected technical reports; materials available in the Library of Congress pamphlet boxes; and organizational sources of information. (DB)

This bibliography lists selected fiction books for the enjoyment of visually or physically disabled sixth through ninth graders. The books extend the literary experience of young teens, while allowing them to glimpse life as it is lived by others and find greater understanding of themselves. The bibliography lists books available on disc, on cassette, and in braille in network library collections provided by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress. The books are categorized into 17 sections: fantasy and folklore; family life; friends and school; fitting in; poetry and music; historical fiction; frontier and pioneer life; romance; humor; short stories; tales of mystery; adventure; science fiction; sports, pets, and amusements; winter readings; spring and summer readings; and autumn readings. Each entry contains a brief description of the story, an indication of reading level, and a publication date. The guide also contains descriptions of other bibliographies which list materials for individuals with visual impairments. An author-title index and an order form complete the volume. (JDD)

This guide to selected juvenile fiction lists books available on disc, on cassette, or in braille in network library collections provided by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress. The books were selected for readers from preschool to second grade, and fall into the following categories: alphabet books, counting books, fairy tales, poetry, stories in rhyme, children's stories, winter readings, spring readings, summer readings, autumn readings, and special days of celebration. Each entry offers a brief description of the book's content, an indication of grade levels, and a publication date. The guide also contains: (1) a list of other bibliographies of books on disc, on cassette, and in braille; and (2) an author-title index by form (disc, cassette, and braille.) (JDD)

This bibliography of selected fiction books is designed to reinforce creative growth, expand experience, and promote understanding and personal development for visually or physically disabled students between grade 4 and grade 6. All the books listed are available on disc, on cassette, or in braille in network library collections provided by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress. The list is divided into 17 sections: fairy tales and folklore; friendship; family life; poetry and music; tales of mystery; adventure stories; fantasy and science fiction; sports, pets, and amusements; frontier and pioneer life; historical fiction; short stories; humor; winter readings; spring readings; summer readings; autumn readings; and special days of celebration. Each entry contains a brief description of the story, an indication of reading level, and a publication date. The guide also contains descriptions of other bibliographies which list materials for individuals with visual impairments. An author-title index and an order form complete the volume. (JDD)

This bibliography is designed to aid in the selection of literature for visually impaired or physically handicapped students between second and sixth grades. It lists selected fiction books available on disc, on cassette, or in braille in network library collections provided by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress. The list is divided into 17 sections: fairy tales; folklore; stories in rhyme; friendship; family life; music; poetry; humor; tales of mystery; frontier and pioneer life; sports, pets, and amusements; children's stories; winter readings; spring readings; summer readings; autumn readings; and special days of celebration. Each entry contains a brief description of the story, an indication of reading level, and a publication date. The guide also contains descriptions of other bibliographies which list materials for individuals with visual impairments. An author-title index and an order form complete the volume. (JDD)