Children’s Books Recognized For Stories About Disabilities

 Several new children's books are claiming honors alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals for featuring storylines focused on the experiences of those with disabilities. Read More >

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New E-Book Tools for Kids with Print Disabilities

 

Bookshare recently introduced two new online tools to help kids with print disabilities connect with books. Web Reader allows kids to directly open books with a browser (without requiring them to download the book or use separate software), adjust font size, colors and display format, and use special features like word-by-word highlighting and text-to-speech. Bookshelf allows readers (or their teachers) to organize selections by any system they choose. Teachers can download the year's reading list for multiple students at once.  http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2013/02/k-12/bookshare-launches-new-ebook-tools-for-kids-with-print-disabilities/

Book - Raymond's Room

I recently found a review of this book at: www.fmptic.org/download/winter_08_newsletter.pdf It sounds very successful for parents and others interested in the area of disabilities.

Raymond’s Room by Dale DiLeo “This is an important book for parents of children with disabilities who are in school because it will present a clear picture of what life has been like for people with disabilities who did not have adequate inclusive educational experiences, sufficient transition services, or family centered services. It is a warning about what can happen to people who are marginalized, separated, subjected to low expectations and channeled by limited choices and opportunities.”