Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones is a relatively new community here in Bloomington, IN that offers shelter and support to youths 16-20 years old who may be homeless, have substance abuse issues, or have dropped out of the traditional education system. The program offers job skill training, educational support, counseling services, and a Health & Wellness program to help teens learn to take care of their physical and mental well being.

If you're interested in becoming a resident or know someone who would benefit from Stepping Stones' services, call 812-339-9771 to find out about program openings.

5-Point Scale and Anxiety Curve Poster

The 5-Point Scale and Anxiety Curve Poster was designed by Kari Dunn Buron and Mitzi Curtis, lecturers at Hamline University with a combined 60+ years of experience in special education. This interactive poster is designed to help children with disabilities modify disruptive behaviors or feelings on a "5-point scale" to clearly establish which intensities are appropriate for which social situations.

Interested in this poster? Indiana resident? Contact us!

Not an Indiana resident? Find this resource at your local library here or visit the authors' website at http://www.5pointscale.com/ to learn more about the product.

College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities

College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities by Cynthia Simpson and Vicky Spencer offers great advice and guidance for teens and parents on selecting, choosing, and preparing for college. This resource guide includes advice from current college students with disabilities and offers hope and encouragement. Also included in this user-friendly book are helpful strategies for students with dyslexia, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD and other learning difficulties to get prepared for university life.

Interested in this book and live in Indiana? Contact us.

If you're not a resident, check WorldCat to see if your library has it.

Profoundly Normal

Profoundly Normal is a "based on a true story" blockbuster and has been added to our new fiction section. Kirstie Alley and Delroy Lindo star as a couple with cognitive disabilities who struggle against Social Service authorities to establish a "normal" family. The movie challenges institutional prejudice and societal norms.

Interested in this DVD? Indiana resident? Contact us!

Not an Indiana resident? Find this movie at your local library here.