Title: Wisconsin. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: Vocational Rehabilitation Visual Material
Inclusive Dates: 1900-1978

Creator:

• Wisconsin. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Call Number: 1982/058; 2013/094

Quantity: 124 photographs and 3 pieces of ephemera, 19 films, and 1 videorecording

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Photographs and films depicting individuals involved in vocational rehabilitation.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ae211

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This collection was received in multiple parts from the donor(s) and is organized into 2 major parts. These materials have not been physically interfiled and researchers might need to consult more than one part to locate similar materials.

• Part 1 (1982/058): Original Collection, circa 1900-circa 1950
• Part 2 (2013/094): Additions, 1950s-1978

Acquisition Information

Accession Number: 1982/058, 2013/094

1982/058	Part 1 (1982/058): Original Collection, circa 1900-circa 1950 Physical Description: 124 photographs and 3 pieces of ephemera  Note: Photographs depicting individuals involved in vocational rehabilitation, circa 1900-circa 1950, including images in classrooms, factories, and workshops.
2013/094	Part 2 (2013/094): Additions, 1950s-1978 Physical Description: 19 films and 1 videorecording  Scope and Content Note: Films and video, 1950s-1978, from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation related to VR programming and services, primarily focusing on persons with visual impairment. Materials cover the benefits of vocational rehabilitation training in assisting persons with disabilities in finding employment and contributing to the workforce, demonstrations of the abilities a person with blindness has, how to interact with the blind, as well as a look at technological innovations that provide freedom of mobility and confidence for those with visual and physical impairments. The bulk of the films in this accession are from the Bureau for the Blind within the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation which provided film materials in support of its programs including vocational rehabilitation services and the Workshop for the Blind.	⇧
CC 392	As a Blind Person, [1974] Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound  Note Production: a S.I. Fried production in conjunction with the American Foundation for the Blind Director and writer: Arthur Zigouras Producer and editor: S.I. Fried Assistant director: Stephan Black A tribute to Bill Schmidt, a blind individual who is principal of a junior high school in California. Shows how he has achieved much in his life by refusing to consider his blindness a disability.
AE 211	The American Dream, [1970s] Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound  Note Production: West Virginia Research and Training Center through courtesy of the West Virginia Rehabilitation Center Director of the West Virginia Research and Training Center: Joseph B. Moriarty Camera and sound: Dave Whipp Editing and art: Jinny Spann Explains the program, process and philosophy of vocational rehabilitation, and the federal, state and private roles in vocational rehabilitation services.
CC 393	Communicating with Deaf-Blind People, 1964 Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound  Note Production: American Foundation for the Blind Director and producer: Clarence Schmidt Cinematographer: John R. McCrory Jr. Consultant in education, American Foundation for the Blind: Robert A. Bowers Narrator: Alexander Scourby Script and demonstration: Annette B. Dinsmore Cast: Lewis Hoskins, Geraldine Lawhorn, Mary Gilmour, Enio Struzzi, Sam Chermak, Carmela Otero Demonstrates, through conversation with six deaf blind people, the five most commonly used methods of communication with the deaf-blind.
CC 394	Curt, [1965] Physical Description: 16 mm, black & white, sound  Note Production:Students in the Telecommunicative Arts, Iowa State University Script and direction: Robert van Wechel Sound, camera, editing and narration by: Denny Thomas Cast: Curtis Willoughby and Sue Paul The story of a young man named Curt, a university student who has overcome obstacles associated with his blindness to become an exceptional student. Follows Curt as he goes through average tasks in life such as studying, attending classes, working, and dating. Includes an introduction by the Iowa State University Dean of Students.
FH 269	A Fighting Chance, [1973] Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound  Note Production: United States Department of Labor, Manpower Administration, Veterans Employment Service Director and producer: Larry C. White Cast: Gary Westcott, Joan E. Roberts, Kent Nelson, Anne Harrell, Rond David, Robert Bornarth, Stephen Calder Examines the problems faced by a disabled veteran when he tries to get a job after his rehabilitation. Discusses his emotions and frustrations when employers will not hire him.
CC 414	Help on Wheels!, [1972] Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound  Note Production: Photographic Productions, University of Nebraska for the University of Nebraska School of Home Economics, College of Agriculture and Home Economics. Made in cooperation with the Women's Committee, President's Committee for Employment of the Handicapped, Jayne Baker Spain, Chairman and the Nebraska Heart Association. Sponsored by the Rehabilitation Research Branch Social and Rehabilitation Service, Department of Health, Education and Welfare. A look at Homemaking Unlimited, a self-contained mobile unit developed as part of a rehabilitation program in Nebraska designed to enable individuals with physical limitations to test ideas which simplify activities related to daily living.
CC 415	The Hope and the Promise, [1967] Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound  Note Production: A Carolyn Ramsey Production Director and writer: Carolyn Ramsey Photographer and editor: William Clairborne Production assistant: Mahala Clairborne Music composed and conducted by: Frank Ledlie Moore Sponsored by the National Rehabilitation Association with assistance of a grant from Vocational Rehabilitation Administration, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Three vignettes of persons with a physical or mental disability illustrate there is more to rehabilitation than merely learning a new skill; the total rehabilitation process has social and psychological as well as vocational aspects.
CC 395	May I Help You?, [1960s] Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound  Note Production: a Time Life Production prepared by the Institute of Blind Rehabilitation of Western Michigan University Presents and disproves myths and preconceived notions of the blind. Discusses causes of blindness and presents the frustrations and obstacles the blind have in entering the workplace. Also presents situations in which sighted persons assist the blind without making them uncomfortable or by asking them, “May I help you?” Also covers how to identify a blind person based on varying levels of blindness and specifically addresses issues around children with blindness.
CC 395	Men Toward the Light, [1950s] Physical Description: 3 film reels: 16 mm, black & white, sound  Note Production: Charter Oak Tele-Picture for the American Foundation for the Blind and the Industrial Home for the Blind Director: Don Zimmerman Writer and producer: Max Arman Narrator: John Daly Consultant: Dr. Gregor Ziemer Three segments from the original 13-segment series on the blind.
CC 396	The Eye of Life Note: Portrays the story of Hank, an elderly man who has lost his sight and is transitioning into a home for the blind. The film gives insight into the daily lives of people in homes for the blind or visually impaired.
AE 212	What a Blind Man Sees Note: A young man named Al has just lost his eyesight following an accident. This film attempts to show an approximation of what Al can see, or others with full or partial blindness can actually see.
AE 213	When You Meet a Blind Man Note: A portrayal of two blind men and how they live their lives doing regular tasks like dressing, meeting with friends, and going on dates. Shows how sighted people interact with the blind and dispels myths and preconceived notions of the blind and their abilities.
CC 413	[Not a Gift But a Lift], [1950s] Physical Description: 16 mm, black & white, sound  Note Production: Wisconsin State Board of Vocational and Adult Edward Pfeifer, senior supervisor of Rehabilitation Division in Wisconsin, provides an introduction to the division's services and programs and interviews a former patient of the Vocational Rehabilitation program. Education. Film does not contain opening title credits. Title was obtained from film can.
CC 397	Not Without Sight, [1974] Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound  Note Production: American Foundation for the Blind Director and writer: Arthur Zigouras Editor: Mary Tucci Narrator: Lloyd Moss Medical consultant: Eleanor E. Faye, M.D., director of Low Vision Service, New York Association for the Blind Uses the example of four people with different kinds of eye trouble in order to show the main causes of visual impairment and to show how these impairments affect sight.
CC 398	Room for Recovery, 1957 Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound  Note Production: produced by Sturgis-Grant Productions, Incorporated for The Seeing Eye, Incorporated (Morristown, New Jersey) Made possible from a grant from the estate of May I. Kaufman Director: Don Livingston Writer: Stanford Sobel Photographer: Sidney Milstein Narrator and host: Ralph Bellamy A documentary on the lives of four blind individuals, which emphasizes a positive approach to be taken by sighted people in dealing with blindness. Emphasizes the importance of helping those with blindness develop self-confidence, particularly in the early stages of those who are newly blind.
AE 214	Seven Minute Lesson: Acting as a Sighted Guide, [1978] Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound  Note Production: sponsored by the American Foundation for the Blind Producer: Hal Marc Arden Narrator: Lloyd Moss Music: Jake Stern Editing: William Daughton Director and writer: Joel Saltzman Cast: Carl Augusto and Sue Augusto Demonstrates how sighted individuals can assist their blind companions in everyday activities, noting the verbal and physical cues the sighted guide should employ.
CC 399	The Sonicguide: A New Dimension, undated Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound  Note Production: Wormald International Sensory Aids Director and photographer: Allan Keen Technical director: Terry Kenaghan Narrator: Mark Taylor A look at the Sonicguide, an eyeglass configured sonar-type device available for the orientation and mobility of blind individuals. The film explains how people are taught to use the guide, its uses in real-life situations, and shows the benefits it provides in terms of freedom of mobility and confidence for those with visual impairments.
CC 416	To Live Again, [1960s] Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound  Note Production: Norwood Studios for the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Produced and directed by: Philip Martin Assistant producer: Carl Robinson Director of photography: Glenn Johnson Cast: Robert Milli, Myron McCormick, Shirley Smith, J. Robert Dietz, Gino Conforti, Nicholas Bedessen Sam Watkins, an employee of the State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, reflects on how he learned about vocational rehabilitation and became involved in the process of helping people with disabilities become part of the workforce and enrich their lives. Also takes a look at how new legislation has opened the gates of vocational rehabilitation services and their impact on their clients.
CC 400	Vocational Rehabilitation: Come Work With Us, 1977 Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound  Note Production: West Virginia Research and Training Center in cooperation with The Film Group (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) Demonstrates how the physically disabled, with the aid of the employer, can be integrated into the work force.
VBC 293	Vocational Rehabilitation: A Special Match for a Special Need, 1978 Physical Description: 3/4-inch U-Matic, color, sound  Note Production: Joe Slezak, Employment Resources Unit Describes the employment of disabled people in various actual work situations in Wisconsin.
CC 401	What Do You Do When You See A Blind Person?, [1971] Physical Description: 16 mm, color, sound  Note Production: a S.I. Fried production [for the American Foundation for the Blind] Director and writer: Arthur Zigouras Producer and editor: S.I. Fried Follows a boy who meets his first blind person on a busy street corner and shows the problems that he encounters in walking, talking, and dining with a blind person. Print is missing opening credits.