I have decided to do another blog on this subject because I found so many wonderful resources for it. I feel this is a huge part of these students lives so that they can build self-esteem and confidence to know they can be all they can be.
Resource # 1
http://www.fhnbinc.org/
This is such a great resource for those who live near the water and have a passion for fishing!! Fishing is a great leisure activity and this site offers the hope that everyone can enjoy it!
Resource # 2
http://www.nscd.org/
This is an organization that provides endless amounts of camps and events for the disabled. This organization has specially trained staff and its own adaptive equipment lab. It teaches a variety of winter and summer sports and activities to individuals with almost any physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral diagnosis.
Resource #3
http://www.projectmobility.org/about.html
Project mobility is an organization that adapts recreation tools so that peoples with disabilities can have the luxury of using them!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Recreation and Leisure
EVERYONE loves to have fun in their lives. It is so important to find something you enjoy doing so that your life is full of joy. It is important to explore different options and find what you like to do in your spare time. Finding recreation and leisure activities can improve your social skills and make you feel a part of something. These resources are directed for the student with a disability so they can find something they enjoy and feel a part of!
Resource # 1
http://www.adacs.org/
This is a great website and organization! This is a California based non-profit organization that helps youth with disabilities get more involved with extreme sports!
Resource # 2
http://www.adventureamputeecamp.org/
Everyone loves to go to camp! This is a camp offered for children with amputations. All activities are modified to meet the ability and interest level of the camper.
Resource # 3
http://www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org/
This is a foundation that provides instruction to individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. It is located on the East coast and allows these children to realize that they have so many abilities beyond their beliefs!
Resource # 1
http://www.adacs.org/
This is a great website and organization! This is a California based non-profit organization that helps youth with disabilities get more involved with extreme sports!
Resource # 2
http://www.adventureamputeecamp.org/
Everyone loves to go to camp! This is a camp offered for children with amputations. All activities are modified to meet the ability and interest level of the camper.
Resource # 3
http://www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org/
This is a foundation that provides instruction to individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. It is located on the East coast and allows these children to realize that they have so many abilities beyond their beliefs!
Transportation and Mobility
One of the leading problems regarding students with disabilities and their success is transportation. It is hard to be independent if the appropriate transportation services are not given so that you may do so. The following resources could be helpful to the person that has the disability, families of that person or other professionals.
Resource #1
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=126
I thought this was a great website offering different services that are governmentally provided as well as news and information on this topic. It is always so interesting to see what is going on in our country and this website offers different information for you to find out.
Resource # 2
http://www.aasc.org/aascV2/fourcountyhome_files/DisabilityTransportation.htm
This resource provides a website from counties in Virginia and their policies and procedures regarding transportation for the disabled. This could be a good reference when comparing the service provider from your county. It is always interesting to see what other people offer and get ideas from them.
Resource # 3
http://www.stnonline.com/stn/specialneeds/osep95hehir.htm
This a great article on transportation and the schools. It is so important to know your legal rights and what schools should be providing so that you are getting all you deserve.
Resource #1
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=126
I thought this was a great website offering different services that are governmentally provided as well as news and information on this topic. It is always so interesting to see what is going on in our country and this website offers different information for you to find out.
Resource # 2
http://www.aasc.org/aascV2/fourcountyhome_files/DisabilityTransportation.htm
This resource provides a website from counties in Virginia and their policies and procedures regarding transportation for the disabled. This could be a good reference when comparing the service provider from your county. It is always interesting to see what other people offer and get ideas from them.
Resource # 3
http://www.stnonline.com/stn/specialneeds/osep95hehir.htm
This a great article on transportation and the schools. It is so important to know your legal rights and what schools should be providing so that you are getting all you deserve.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Social Relationships
Having and building relationships is such an important part of every persons life. Everyone needs to have these friendships to feel good about themselves and have a support system to enjoy life with. Without the proper education to know how to make these relationships and know how to deal with some of the hardships that come along with having a disability, these students will miss out on such an important aspect of life-Social relationships!
Resource #1
http://www.specialed.us/issues-inclusion/EffectsInclusion.html
This is a research done with different aspects of relationship forming in an inclusion classroom. This research article talks about friendships, self-esteem, and personal principles regarding the students that have a disability and their interaction with the mainstream students.
Resource #2
Movie: Last one picked; First one picked on
Found @: http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Richard-Lavoie-Learning-Disabilities-and-Social-Skills-Last-One-Picked-First-Richard-Lavoie-Lea/e/841887005487/?itm=1
This is a movie that offers helpful advice on everyday situations regarding social skills. This movie you learn how to make friends and form relationships no matter what condition you have. This helps build self esteem and confidence to make these relationships. I have not seen this movie, but the reviews sound very good and helpful.
Resource # 3
Book: It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success
Found @:http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Its-So-Much-Work-to-Be-Your-Friend/Richard-Lavoie/e/9780743254656/?itm=2
This book looks like it could be helpful for the older student and the adult that has a child with a disability. This book helps overcome shyness and low-self esteem, the correct way to convey emotions, strategies for bullying and harassment and many more helpful tips that these children or adults can benefit from.
Resource #1
http://www.specialed.us/issues-inclusion/EffectsInclusion.html
This is a research done with different aspects of relationship forming in an inclusion classroom. This research article talks about friendships, self-esteem, and personal principles regarding the students that have a disability and their interaction with the mainstream students.
Resource #2
Movie: Last one picked; First one picked on
Found @: http://video.barnesandnoble.com/DVD/Richard-Lavoie-Learning-Disabilities-and-Social-Skills-Last-One-Picked-First-Richard-Lavoie-Lea/e/841887005487/?itm=1
This is a movie that offers helpful advice on everyday situations regarding social skills. This movie you learn how to make friends and form relationships no matter what condition you have. This helps build self esteem and confidence to make these relationships. I have not seen this movie, but the reviews sound very good and helpful.
Resource # 3
Book: It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success
Found @:http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Its-So-Much-Work-to-Be-Your-Friend/Richard-Lavoie/e/9780743254656/?itm=2
This book looks like it could be helpful for the older student and the adult that has a child with a disability. This book helps overcome shyness and low-self esteem, the correct way to convey emotions, strategies for bullying and harassment and many more helpful tips that these children or adults can benefit from.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Vocational Education/Training
In order for peoples with disabilities to get a fulfilled life, it is important that they end up in a career that is of interest. Vocational education and training is imperative for these individuals to find the kind of work that they enjoy and prepare for that type of work in their lives after school.
Resource #1:
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/
This is a website that is geared towards vocational and educational services for peoples with disabilities. It is a site that assists these people in finding the services they need for a career that can make them feel successful and independent.
Resource #2:
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=5099
This website offers information on services for the high school aged student and adult aged person with a disability. It provides these students opportunities to explore careers of interest.
Resource #3:
http://www.dol.state.ga.us/vr_services.htm
This is a Georgia department website, but it was interesting to me to see the services that they offer through the government for vocational training. It provides services for people with disabilities to prepare for a workforce.
Resource #1:
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/
This is a website that is geared towards vocational and educational services for peoples with disabilities. It is a site that assists these people in finding the services they need for a career that can make them feel successful and independent.
Resource #2:
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=5099
This website offers information on services for the high school aged student and adult aged person with a disability. It provides these students opportunities to explore careers of interest.
Resource #3:
http://www.dol.state.ga.us/vr_services.htm
This is a Georgia department website, but it was interesting to me to see the services that they offer through the government for vocational training. It provides services for people with disabilities to prepare for a workforce.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Financial and Income Needs
Financial and income needs are such a huge part of peoples' lives. Without knowing how to handle money, how to get money, and how to use that money that is earned, we can't live comfortable and be active in our community. So many people that have disabilities need special medication, devices, and services so it is important that they as well as their guardian know about what services are out there to assist in their financial and income needs. The following resources are beneficial for this topic.
Resource #1:
http://money.cnn.com/1999/10/25/life/q_disability/
This is an article that talks about saving for the disabled. This is a great article for parents and guardians of the disabled. It talks about the help given and the different things that they will go through in life that will need some extra funding. I think it is an interesting article to read to get a feel of what could be done and what the future may hold.
Resource # 2:
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicaid.asp
This is the Medicaid website. This site is especially helpful for anyone that is looking to receive services because of their condition. This site offers information on coverage, drugs, programs and services. All of this information is beneficial so you and or your child get what is deserved.
Resource #3:
This is a website that offers all the information needed for SSI (Supplemental Security Income). It is important that people realize what they can qualify and act on it.
Resource #1:
http://money.cnn.com/1999/10/25/life/q_disability/
This is an article that talks about saving for the disabled. This is a great article for parents and guardians of the disabled. It talks about the help given and the different things that they will go through in life that will need some extra funding. I think it is an interesting article to read to get a feel of what could be done and what the future may hold.
Resource # 2:
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicaid.asp
This is the Medicaid website. This site is especially helpful for anyone that is looking to receive services because of their condition. This site offers information on coverage, drugs, programs and services. All of this information is beneficial so you and or your child get what is deserved.
Resource #3:
This is a website that offers all the information needed for SSI (Supplemental Security Income). It is important that people realize what they can qualify and act on it.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Health and Safety
Health and Safety is an important aspect of every one's lives. Not only do we as teachers need to teach about health and safety, but we need to implement it. The following resources are good for teachers to use in their classroom to promote the health and safety of their disabled students. These resources are good for the mainstream classroom teacher as well because it is important for ALL students to understand how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Resource #1:
http://education.wichita.edu/m3/tips/health/health_resources.htm#nutrition
This is a website with a whole list of resources for teachers to implement in their classrooms. There are lessons and activities that can be accommodated for different ages and different students. These lessons range from fitness, nutrition, and mental health. I think it is important to encompass all aspects of health into the classroom.
Resource # 2
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/parents/resources/bullies_discussion_qs.html
This is an activity on how to deal with bullies. I thought it was especially beneficial because students with exceptionalities will unfortunately come across 'bullies' quite often. I think it is important to teach how to deal with these certain instances so that our students can continue to grow.
Resource # 3
http://www.samhsa.gov/
This is an education website developed to support the efforts of parents and other caring adults to promote mental health and prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs among 7- to 18-year-olds. It has everything from centers to contact if someone is in trouble to articles to a section where you can get information by topic.
Resource #1:
http://education.wichita.edu/m3/tips/health/health_resources.htm#nutrition
This is a website with a whole list of resources for teachers to implement in their classrooms. There are lessons and activities that can be accommodated for different ages and different students. These lessons range from fitness, nutrition, and mental health. I think it is important to encompass all aspects of health into the classroom.
Resource # 2
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/parents/resources/bullies_discussion_qs.html
This is an activity on how to deal with bullies. I thought it was especially beneficial because students with exceptionalities will unfortunately come across 'bullies' quite often. I think it is important to teach how to deal with these certain instances so that our students can continue to grow.
Resource # 3
http://www.samhsa.gov/
This is an education website developed to support the efforts of parents and other caring adults to promote mental health and prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs among 7- to 18-year-olds. It has everything from centers to contact if someone is in trouble to articles to a section where you can get information by topic.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Postsecondary Education
Education doesn't stop after high school. Many students with disabilities may feel discouraged about going onto postsecondary education, but they are very capable of doing so and should feel they can. There are opportunities out there that accommodate to their needs and provide them with a great postsecondary education that can lead towards a career goal. The following resources can help this student find what they are looking for in postsecondary education.
Resource # 1:
http://www.unf.edu/dept/disabled-services/
This website link leads you to the University of North Florida's Disability Resource Center. This site talks about the accommodations that UNF can make for students with disabilities. It also has contacts for those interested in the On Campus Transition program that UNF offers. I have recently had the opportunity to learn about the On Campus Transition program and it is a wonderful program that allows students from 18-22 (regular college age) to get education after high school and preparation for the real world.
Resource # 2:
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/files/active/0/postsecondary_advising_strategies.pdf
This website link is for strategies for advising students with disabilities that are moving toward postsecondary education. I think it is really important that the parent or guardian, teacher, and others involved know the different techniques and strategies to advise this student in the right direction. This website link is in PDF format and provides great strategies for those seeking postsecondary education.
Resource # 3:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html
This website has great information for the student and guardian of the student that is seeking to get a higher education. This is pamphlet that addresses some answers to common questions that students and guardians may have regarding the process of postsecondary education.
Resource # 1:
http://www.unf.edu/dept/disabled-services/
This website link leads you to the University of North Florida's Disability Resource Center. This site talks about the accommodations that UNF can make for students with disabilities. It also has contacts for those interested in the On Campus Transition program that UNF offers. I have recently had the opportunity to learn about the On Campus Transition program and it is a wonderful program that allows students from 18-22 (regular college age) to get education after high school and preparation for the real world.
Resource # 2:
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/files/active/0/postsecondary_advising_strategies.pdf
This website link is for strategies for advising students with disabilities that are moving toward postsecondary education. I think it is really important that the parent or guardian, teacher, and others involved know the different techniques and strategies to advise this student in the right direction. This website link is in PDF format and provides great strategies for those seeking postsecondary education.
Resource # 3:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html
This website has great information for the student and guardian of the student that is seeking to get a higher education. This is pamphlet that addresses some answers to common questions that students and guardians may have regarding the process of postsecondary education.
Employment
In order for students with disabilities to really get a sense of independence, it is important that they explore their employment options. There are many opportunities in the employment world that offer jobs for adults with different disabilities. The following resources could help these students step foot in the right direction and find something that is suitable for them.
Resource # 1:
http://www.usajobs.gov/ei11.asp
This website is a site that is especially for the disabled adults seeking a job. It is a federal job site so these jobs are supported by the government. This site offers a way for people to post their resumes and get feedback through email. This site probably for a high functioning person that has had some background in experience and is capable of using the internet and making a resume.
Resource # 2:
Book: Finding a Job
This book is for students, adults, and people involved. It is designed to help these people acquire the necessary skills to find and keep a job. It teaches them to identify their skills, search for job openings, fill out applications, write cover letters and resumes, prepare for interviews and write follow up letters. You can purchase this book here:
http://wiscareers.wisc.edu/G_Catalog/cat_detail.asp?key=00369
Resource # 3:
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/adalinks.htm
This is a site that explains to people their rights as a person with a disability. It is important that they know what they deserve as a person and what they have the right to. It is necessary that all parties involved are aware of these rights.
Resource # 1:
http://www.usajobs.gov/ei11.asp
This website is a site that is especially for the disabled adults seeking a job. It is a federal job site so these jobs are supported by the government. This site offers a way for people to post their resumes and get feedback through email. This site probably for a high functioning person that has had some background in experience and is capable of using the internet and making a resume.
Resource # 2:
Book: Finding a Job
This book is for students, adults, and people involved. It is designed to help these people acquire the necessary skills to find and keep a job. It teaches them to identify their skills, search for job openings, fill out applications, write cover letters and resumes, prepare for interviews and write follow up letters. You can purchase this book here:
http://wiscareers.wisc.edu/G_Catalog/cat_detail.asp?key=00369
Resource # 3:
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/adalinks.htm
This is a site that explains to people their rights as a person with a disability. It is important that they know what they deserve as a person and what they have the right to. It is necessary that all parties involved are aware of these rights.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Independent Living
This blog is geared towards students and parents of students who are striving to become more independent in their lives! It is so important that students with disabilities realize that they can provide for themselves and push become as independent as possible. Students and their families should become aware of the services that are provided around their area so that they can work hand in hand to make the move possible. There are so many different ways that our students can self-advocate for an independent life. We all deserve it so lets get it!!
Resource #1:
http://www.ilusa.com/articles/mshreve_article_ilc.htm
This first resource is a great starting point for those who are looking to live independently, or have a child who is ready for that step in their life. This article provides detailed information on the movement to independent living and where it all began. I especially enjoy this article because it gives a great list of rights as an individual with a disability. We can let people deny us of service if it is our right to have it. This is a great starting point to learn about the background of the movement and what we deserve as citizens.
Resource # 2:
http://www.fldoe.org/ese/pdf/publist.pdf
This website leads you to a publication list where you can get the book: Dare to Dream. This book is a wonderful resource for the transition student in many ways. Specifically section 8 talks about "Choosing a Place to Live and Transportation." This section provides a checklist that lists different living situations, types of places to live, size and location of the community you want to live in, and financial choices. This checklist is easy to follow and shows the person that is wanting to live independently what kind of choices are out there and what best fits that person. If the website does not work here are is additional information to getting this amazing book:
Phone-(850) 245-0477
Email: cicbiscs@mail.doe.state.fl.us
Resource #3
http://www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/index.html
This website is wonderful for anyone across the United States. On it's homepage it provides a map where you can click on the state that you want to live in. After you have done this a list of contacts are provided for independent living services. These services aid you in general information and how to get referred, independent living skills training, individuals and system training, and peer counseling.
Resource #1:
http://www.ilusa.com/articles/mshreve_article_ilc.htm
This first resource is a great starting point for those who are looking to live independently, or have a child who is ready for that step in their life. This article provides detailed information on the movement to independent living and where it all began. I especially enjoy this article because it gives a great list of rights as an individual with a disability. We can let people deny us of service if it is our right to have it. This is a great starting point to learn about the background of the movement and what we deserve as citizens.
Resource # 2:
http://www.fldoe.org/ese/pdf/publist.pdf
This website leads you to a publication list where you can get the book: Dare to Dream. This book is a wonderful resource for the transition student in many ways. Specifically section 8 talks about "Choosing a Place to Live and Transportation." This section provides a checklist that lists different living situations, types of places to live, size and location of the community you want to live in, and financial choices. This checklist is easy to follow and shows the person that is wanting to live independently what kind of choices are out there and what best fits that person. If the website does not work here are is additional information to getting this amazing book:
Phone-(850) 245-0477
Email: cicbiscs@mail.doe.state.fl.us
Resource #3
http://www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/index.html
This website is wonderful for anyone across the United States. On it's homepage it provides a map where you can click on the state that you want to live in. After you have done this a list of contacts are provided for independent living services. These services aid you in general information and how to get referred, independent living skills training, individuals and system training, and peer counseling.
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