Previous edition, 1983. Thoroughly revised and updated with a new format to expand its use in in-service training for librarians and teachers. The major handicapped groups are identified, with a new focus on temporary handicaps caused by contagious diseases, including AIDS. Acidic paper. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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