Mark your calendar and register now for free learning events
It's not too early to sign up for several free learning opportunities hosted by Easter Seals Project ACTION in the coming weeks. Visit the linked Web pages below to select and register for these exciting events:
"The Accessible Mobility Experience":
Part 1 is a Webinar May 6 and Part 2 is an audio conference May 13.
Register by April 29.
"Selected Topics in Accessible Transportation: Toolkit for Assessing Bus Stop Accessibility and Safety"
Two-part audio conference May 7 and May 21.
Register by April 30.
"Effectively Changing Policies and Practice”
Audio conference Tuesday, May 12.
Register by May 5.
NEW from Project ACTION: A resource for secondary school educators
"Travel Training for Student Success: The Route to Achieving Post-Secondary Student Outcomes."
An introduction, booklet, slide shows, questionnaire, and linked ESPA Clearinghouse resources provide ideas and information on travel training for those helping young adults meet their needs for public transportation.
Showing posts with label mobility impairment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mobility impairment. Show all posts
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Disability awareness comes in many colors
For many parents and professionals it can be challenging to find effective ways to talk about inclusion and disability awareness with young children. But you know what? Sometimes we are just making it too hard.
The folks at the Wyoming Institute on Disabilities have got the right idea ..... just go back to what kids know & love. In this case, coloring!
They have started a coloring book project and the first book is now available as a PDF download online. The series features Sam and his friends as he learns about the differences and similarities between himself and his friends with disabilities. The first book focuses on a young boy who uses a wheelchair. Future books are planned with focuses on other types of disabilities such as blindness, cognitive disabilities, cerebral palsy, etc.
The books are designed to help adults start discussions and to help kids understand that differences are just a natural part of life.
To check out the first coloring book, entitled "Play Ball" --- click here
The folks at the Wyoming Institute on Disabilities have got the right idea ..... just go back to what kids know & love. In this case, coloring!
They have started a coloring book project and the first book is now available as a PDF download online. The series features Sam and his friends as he learns about the differences and similarities between himself and his friends with disabilities. The first book focuses on a young boy who uses a wheelchair. Future books are planned with focuses on other types of disabilities such as blindness, cognitive disabilities, cerebral palsy, etc.
The books are designed to help adults start discussions and to help kids understand that differences are just a natural part of life.
To check out the first coloring book, entitled "Play Ball" --- click here
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Special Needs in the News
Check out these 2 articles from MSN Health with promising new information for families effected by autism and mobility impairments.
Driving babies pave road for disabled kids
With a 6-month-old at the controls, researchers at the University of Delaware are encouraging underage driving. Their ultimate goal is to help immobile, disabled children move and explore at the same young age as their non-disabled peer. Learn more at:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22345882/from/ET/
Gene tinkering curbs autism symptoms in mice
Scientists could be on the verge of a new treatment for autism, if the results of animal research hold up in people. The research is centered on autism caused by mutation in the Fragile X gene. The medication being studies is set to begin trials in humans in 2008. Read more at:
http://preview.msnbc.msn.com/id/22328395/from/ET/
Driving babies pave road for disabled kids
With a 6-month-old at the controls, researchers at the University of Delaware are encouraging underage driving. Their ultimate goal is to help immobile, disabled children move and explore at the same young age as their non-disabled peer. Learn more at:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22345882/from/ET/
Gene tinkering curbs autism symptoms in mice
Scientists could be on the verge of a new treatment for autism, if the results of animal research hold up in people. The research is centered on autism caused by mutation in the Fragile X gene. The medication being studies is set to begin trials in humans in 2008. Read more at:
http://preview.msnbc.msn.com/id/22328395/from/ET/
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