Sound and Fury

Weisberg, R. (2001). Sound and Fury. New York, Docudrama.
(Call No. 20.51 .S6)

Sound and Fury takes a close look at some of the major issues facing the deaf community. Should cochlear implants be used? What impact do they have on families and deaf culture? PBS has created an extensive website to support the film which includes lesson plans, background information about deaf culture and cochlear implants, a trailer and more.

Indiana residents who would like to borrow this film can contact us at (800) 437-7924. Not an Indiana Resident? Find Sound and Fury at a library near you!

CeDIR Citings March 2008 Newsletter

A new issue of CeDIR Citings is now available! This issue highlights family relationships with a focus on siblings. Also included is information about how Indiana residents can access InSPIRE, Indiana's Digital Library.

Kids with Differences: The Series

Decker, D. (Producer). (2005). Kids with differences: The series. Lake Oswego, OR: Arnold Creek Productions. (Call No. 19 .K537)

Kids with Differences: The Series has three great disability awareness videos on one DVD, included are:

• More Alike than Different
• Kids Just Want to Have Fun!
• What's the Difference?

These short videos are a great way to help young children understand both visible and non-visible health differences. Each segment highlights different conditions and how we are all really more alike than different. These positive film focus on abilities and inclusion. Guides to each segment with discussion starters can be found at Arnold Creek Productions website.

Indiana residents interested in checking out this video can contact us at (800) 437-7924. Not an Indiana resident? Find it in a library near you with WorldCat!

Medline Plus: Disabilities

Sometimes the hardest thing about doing a disability awareness activity is finding clear, concise, authoritative information about disabilities to share with your participants. Medline Plus: Disabilities is an excellent place to start. This website is administered by the National Library of Medicine, so you are sure find information you can trust! You will find information about:

• Living with disabilities
• related topics like learning disabilities, mobility aids, etc.
• Links to resources in Spanish
• Kids resources and more

Medline Plus is also a great place to find information about specific disabilities. Often you will find interactive tools to share, links to recent news stories and journal articles as well as links to clinical trials currently being run in an area. Looking for local resources? No problem! Check out GoLocal for a directory of local services.

Special Stories for Disability Awareness

Leicester, M. (2007). Special stories for disability awareness: Stories and activities for teachers, parents, and professionals. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (Call Number: 19 .L4)

Special Stories on Disability Awareness includes stories for children aged 4-11 about disability awareness and other issues that all children face, such as bullying, fear, feeling like you don't "fit in" and more. Each story is accompanied by discussion starters, suggestions for activities and handouts that can be used in class. This is a great resource to help teachers introduce the topic of disability awareness to their students!

CeDIR's lending library is open to all Indiana residents if you would like to check out this book, or any other title in our collection email us at cedir@indiana.edu

Where's Molly

Daly, J. (2007). Where's Molly [DVD recording]. Larkspur, CA: SFO Productions (Call Number: 54 .W5)

This documentary chronicles one man's search for his sister, Molly, who disappeared when she was three years old. Upon the death of his parents he learns that she had been placed in an institution for people with developmental disabilities.

Not only does this film shed light on the effects of institutionalization on the whole family, but it also highlights the difficulties, due to privacy laws, siblings face trying to find their lost brothers and sisters . In the end, the documentary is more the a message of hope, it is a powerful rally cry for those advocating for the rights of the family members of those who have been institutionalized.

For more information visit the "Where's Molly" website. Want to borrow this film? Indiana residents can email us at cedir@indiana.edu!

Disability Awareness - Do it right!

Johnson, M. (2006).Disability awareness - do it right!: Your all-in-one how-to guide: Tips, techniques, & handouts for a successful awareness day from the Ragged edge online community. Louisville, KY: Advocado Press. (Call Number: 19 .D5)

This guide to planning a successful Disability Awareness day, produced by the folks at the Ragged Edge, helps its readers go beyond the popular "simulation" activities and put together a day that will facilitate awareness and discussion.

Included in this book are background article, planning checklists as well as step-by-step instructions for six different types of activities. It even gives advice on how to handle follow up discussion, organizers will find the information and participant hand-outs included to be an excellent tool for making their event fun and educational!

Indiana residents who would like to check out this book can email us at cedir@indiana.edu