Since 1973, Federal Medicaid funds have been used to help support services for institutionalized mentally retarded persons. Legislation has been introduced in the 99th Congress that would transfer most of these funds out of the institutions and make this funding available for community -based services. Advocates of the legislation believe that community -based services are preferable to institutional services, but some parents of institutionalized persons feel that the larger residential facilities are a necessary part of the service system.,CRS 85-998 EPW,"October 18, 1985.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

The Federal Government certifies sheltered workshops to pay wages below the statutory minimum wage to handicapped persons with impaired earning capacity. The 99th Congress amended the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to simplify the provisions related to certification of sheltered workshops and to provide procedures to help assure fair remuneration for these handicapped workers.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Background on the 1986 Amendments to the FLSA -- The 1986 Amendments to the FLSA.,CRS 87-362 EPW,"April 22, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Congress is considering legislation to address the allegation that blind persons are discriminated against by the insurance industry. Spokespersons for insurance companies have taken the position that State laws and regulations are adequate and that Federal legislation is not needed.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Background -- Legislation in the 99th Congress Regarding Insurance for the Blind. Overview ; Findings and Purpose ; Discriminatory Actions ; State Enforcement Prior to Judicial Enforcement ; Civil Action by or on Behalf of Aggrieved Persons ; Action Involving Issues of General Importance -- Discussion of Legislation in the 99th Congress Regarding Insurance for the Blind.,Mary F. Smith, Specialist in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 85-1047 EPW,"November 8, 1985.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

This analysis describes the impact of legislative changes on 17 major programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education since its creation in 1980. Explanatory material is given for each program. Tables show annual appropriations from FY 1980, as well as the FY 1988 budget request, with adjustments for inflation. These programs account for approximately 90 percent of the Department's current budget.,Abstract -- Introduction and Summary -- Compensatory Education for Disadvantaged Children -- Education Block Grants -- Bilingual Education -- Impact Aid -- Education of the Handicapped, State Grant Program -- Vocational Rehabilitation, Basic State Grants -- Vocational Education -- Adult Education -- Pell Grants -- Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants -- College Work Study -- Perkins Loans -- Guaranteed Student Loans -- Institutional Aid -- Trio Programs -- Educational Research and Statistics -- Aid to Public Libraries -- Appendix: Price Level Adjustments.,Paul M. Irwin, Specialist in Education; Susan Boren, Specialist in Education; Charlotte Jones Fraas, Specialist in Social Legislation; Richard Holland, Analyst in Education; Wayne c. Riddle, Specialist in Education Finance; Mary F. Smith, Specialist in Social Legislation; James B. Stedman, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division,CRS 87-285 EPW,"March 31, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

The Federal Government administers two weatherization programs designed to assist low-income households reduce the cost of home energy consumption: (1) the Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance program and (2) the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP), Weatherization Assistance Component. This paper summarizes the purpose, eligibility criteria, and relevant data and expenditures of these two weatherization programs.,Evelyn Howard and Mary Pilote, Analysts in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division, Updated by Joe Richardson and Mary F. Smith, Specialists in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division,CRS 87-235 EPW,"May 16, 1985."n"Updated March 19, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3

Sheltered workshops serve the dual functions of rehabilitation training facility and employment opportunity for handicapped individuals. The Federal Government certifies sheltered workshops to pay subminimum wages and purchases commodities and services from workshops under a special procurement program. This paper discusses these Federal programs and pending legislation regarding sheltered workshops.,Mary F. Smith, Specialist in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division,CRS 85-622 EPW,"March 13, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3