Alive Inside

Alive Inside is a deeply moving, inspirational documentary about the power of music. Watch as people who are living with dementia transform when listening to music that stirs their soul.

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

Applied qualitative research design: A total quality framework approach

Applied qualitative research design: A total quality framework approach provides a comprehensive framework for creating, managing, and interpreting qualitative research studies that yield valid and useful information. Examples of studies from a wide range of disciplines illustrate the strengths, limitations, and applications of the primary qualitative methods: in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, ethnography, content analysis, and case study and narrative research.

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

Community Arts Classes: Arts for All Abilities

Very Special Arts Indiana (VSAI) is enrolling now for our Community Arts Classes for all ages and abilities! Classes start June 1st and a few spaces are left on Wednesdays (4:00-5:30 pm) or Saturdays (10:30 am-noon).  Each class includes a clay and 2-D visual arts activity. Tuition is on a sliding scale, starting at $20/8-week session.

Visit the website or call 317-974-4123 to enroll.

To register: http://conta.cc/1AjTaKZ

More information: www.vsai.org/what-we-do/community-arts-classes

Dolls with disabilities

A British toy maker is now making dolls that look just like their owners--disabilities and all. Makie has so far made dolls that use hearing aids, a cane, and one that has a facial birthmark. And according to their blog, they're now working on making a wheelchair.

The dolls ship from the U.K. to the U.S. and all over the world. Check it out at:
https://mymakie.com/

Holiday hours

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, CeDIR will close at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 22nd and will re-open at 8:00 am on Tuesday, May 26th.

Happy Memorial Day!

New early childhood newsletter

The Early Childhood Center at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community has created a newsletter that will be offered on a quarterly basis. The newsletter will be "focusing on current research and best practices for Early Childhood professionals and settings to inform practices in the state of Indiana."

To sign up for email notices of this newsletter, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3764

Family-centered Early Intervention

Focusing on the specific needs and challenges of children from birth to three, Family-centered Early Intervention gathers more than a dozen expert contributors with proven expertise in helping children who have or are at risk for developmental delays. Early interventionists will learn recommended practices for family-centered, evidence-based intervention and team collaboration, knowledge they'll use for the rest of their careers to ensure the best possible outcomes for infants and young children. -book description

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