Description of An On-Line Information and Referral Service

Authors

  • Christine Z Howe

Keywords:

On-line Information and Referral Service, Computer Application, Network

Abstract

This article describes the development and functioning ofa model on-line information
and referral service. Established by a group of human service professionals to aid community
agencies that provide programs and services to persons with special needs, the
system also provides direct services to individuals with special needs. The history and
context of the development of the "Athens Connection" ·is highlighted, provided
services are illustrated, hardware and software considerations are addressed, and current
actual practices are described. Suggestions are given for how therapeutic recreatorscan
learn from and use this process in their agencies.

Published

1986-04-01

Issue

Section

Research Papers