This article describes an experimental approach undertaken by New York State whereby deaf students from state supported schools for the deaf were integrated for occupational education on a half day basis in a regional public school agency called the Board of Cooperative Educational Services. The problems faced and the results obtained during 2 years of experience with two different schools for the deaf are reported. The success of the integrated program has been demonstrated with additional schools for the deaf being included subsequently.
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