of cps respondents. Yet it is likely that such limited work loss could be due to an acute condition. So, although Wolfe is correct in saying that those with shortterm, acute illnesses should be excluded from the disabled group, the data shortcomings and definitional problems make this difficult . Wolfe indicates partial support for her method of identifying the disabled because her estimate of ...

Job placement histories of 73 sheltered workshop employees placed in Projects With Industry (PWI) or competitive jobs in calendar year 1978 are examined during a 30 month period. Of the 27 people placed in PWI positions, 48% are subsequently placed in competitive jobs. Of the 53 competitive placements in 1978, 60% are competitively employed 71-80. Job variables such as structure appear to be mo...

This workshop focuses on recent advances and challenges associated to the realization of high performance reconfigurable microwave filters. This is an exciting and very challenging topic that is evolving from basic frequency tuneable structures to highly reconfigurable devices capable of keeping a competitive EM performance compared to their fixed counterparts. The first part of the workshop wi...