Handbook of neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders in children

This second edition of the book, Handbook of neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders in children includes a wealth of information on disorders found in early intervention and special education. This comprehensive resource is a manual for all teachers and clinicians who care for children with developmental disorders.

Interested? Send us an email at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title. Or try worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Making Online Teaching Accessible

High praise for Making Online Teaching Accessible: Inclusive Course Design for Students with Disabilities:

"This valuable how-to book is a critical tool for all instructional designers and faculty who teach online. Coombs' many years as a pioneer of online teaching show in his deep knowledge of the principles that can allow the reader to apply these lessons to any learning management system (LMS)."
—Sally M. Johnstone, provost and vice president academic affairs, Winona State University, Minnesota; former executive director of WCET at WICHE

"As more and more of our social and professional lives come to be mediated by technology, online accessibility is a fundamental right, not a luxury. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned with maximizing access to learning."
—Richard N. Katz, former vice president and founding director, EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research

"This valuable book reflects Coombs' unique experience and commitment to the best teaching, learning, and accessibility options for all kinds of students and teachers."
—Steven W. Gilbert, founder and president, The TLT Group-Teaching, Learning, and Technology Group

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title, or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Travel

Planning on traveling this holiday season? Need to find somewhere that is wheelchair accessible? The folks at Disaboom.com have put together some tips and hints to get the most out of your journey and your destinations. Check out the tons of articles they have at: http://www.disaboom.com/disability-travel

Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process

On Wednesday, February 10th, About Special Kids will host a workshop for parents and professionals. This training, combining the Article 7 and IEP training, is an all day training that offers basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21. In addition, this training provides information on how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP. This training is a great opportunity for family members and professionals who advocate for children with a disability or serious chronic illness.

When: Wednesday, February 10th

Where: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community in Bloomington, IN

Cost: $40 for families; $75 for professionals

Contact: asktraining@aboutspecialkids.org

For more information: http://www.aboutspecialkids.org/Training.aspx

Webinar on Transportation Issues

If you are interested in transportation issues and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), plan to participate in an upcoming free webinar offered by the ADA National Network and Easter Seals Project ACTION. Scheduled for Tuesday, December 14, 2010 from 2:00-3:30 (eastern). This session is the third of seven Webinars on Transportation and the ADA. Each session will focus on one of the seven Topic Guides on ADA Transportation, a series of Technical Assistance publications released by DREDF earlier this year. Register for this one webinar, or for the entire series.

This webinar session will cover the Topic Guide 3: Eligibility for ADA Paratransit. The session will first address the categories and types of eligibility, including conditional eligibility. Important best-practice do's and don'ts will also be discussed, including basing decisions on the most limiting condition, using a comprehensive task/skill list, applying the reasonable person test, identifying specific abilities and/or limitations, basing decisions on a case-by-case analysis of each applicant, and interpreting safety issues properly. Additionally, this will address the eligibility determination process, including the 21-day process, functional assessments, the appeal process for eligibility denials, and visitors. There will be time for participant questions.

To Register visit http://www.adaconferences.org/Transportation and click on the “Registration” web link on the right side navigation list.