An Additional Source of Manpower: Comment.

Comments on Donald G. Paterson's article "The Conservation of Human Talent" (see record 1958-04138-001.) The author of this comment feels Paterson's paper provides an excellent analysis of many neglected sources of manpower, but makes no mention of a major resource: the emotionally or mentally handicapped. The utilization of the emotionally ill or disabled in the world of work is suggested, and stereotypes and other barriers are discussed. The author of the comment concludes that the efforts of vocational psychologists are equally or more greatly needed to promote the acceptance and utilization of emotionally and mentally handicapped individuals than perhaps for any of the other "neglected sources of manpower" noted in Paterson's article. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)