Ahead (Association for Higher Education Access and Disability) has updated its handbook guide to accessing third-level education for students with disabilities and learning difficulties. There's also news of a guidance resource for professionals filled with information on education, training and employment opportunities for those with disabilities in the four countries partnered for the Leonardo da Vinci programme - Ireland, Britain, Spain and France. This resource is aimed at career guidance counsellors, employment services and international officers in HEIs. It has background information, specifics on legislation, funding etc, and an information directory that lists relevant websites. Copies of both booklets are available from AHEAD at Newman House, 86 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. (01) 475 2386 or e-mail ahead@iol.ie.