We all Learn

Disabilities and Differences: We All Learn by Rebecca Rissman is part of a larger series called Disabilities and Differences. We All Learn is a perfect introduction for children from ages four to six to learn that not all people are the same and that all people are special. The book displays easy to read text and obvious images which explains every day activities and stimulate thought and discussion about differences that people experience, both mental and physical.


Interested in this book and live in Indiana?

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Webinar on employment

On Thursday, May 7, the Alliance for Full Participation will be hosting a webinar entitled, "Employment Today: Understanding the Current State of Employment for People with Developmental Disabilities." Jim Gardner, president and CEO of The Council on Quality and Leadership and president of The Alliance for Full Participation will moderate the webinar. Chester Finn, president of SABE (Self Advocates Becoming Empowered) will discuss the importance of employment for self advocates and their communities, and John Butterworth, Research Director of the Center on State Systems and Employment will present the results of a study on the status and trends in employment for people with developmental disabilities. For more information, go to www.allianceforfullparticipation.org.

Miles From the Sideline

Miles From the Sideline: A Mother's Journey with her Special Needs Daughter by Maura Weis, the wife of Charles Wies, the head football coach at the University of Notre Dame walks you through her challenges and joys of raising a child with special needs. She shares her day to day life and gives insight to other parents that have a child with emotional, developmental and social delays. This story is a beautiful expression of a mother's love for her daughter. A powerful and honestly written memoir that will be hard to put down.

Interested in this book and live in Indiana?

If not, use WorldCat to see if a library has it in your area.

The Gift of Adult ADD

The Gift of Adult ADD: How to Transform Your Challenge & Build on Your Strengths by Lara Honos-Webb, PH.D offers a new approach on how to transform symptoms into strengths. This guidebook show readers how to use their ADD to improve their parenting skills, relationships and work lives. It also includes inspiring stories of people with ADD who have become successful by focusing on their strengths instead of on their weaknesses. This book offers positive and inspiring strategies of how to have a better overall quality of life.

Interested in this book and live in Indiana?

If not, check to see if your local library has it in WorldCat.

Paralysis Resource Guide

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) created a Nxtbook on comprehensive information on paralysis including sections on the basics of various paralysis conditions, health and wellness management, rehabilitation, active living, tools and technology and tons more resources. This book serves the full community of people affected by paralysis, including loved ones and caregivers.

Nxtbook are print materials that are put into easy-to-read digital editions over the Internet.

Check out this amazing resource at this link: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/crf/paralysisresourceguide/