Archive for the ‘Learning Disability Resources’ Category


Haben Girma’s Keynote at OSEP’s Project Directors Conference

During the 2011 US Office of Special Education Programs Project Directors Conference, Haben stressed the importance of qualified teachers for deafblind students. The US Office of Special Education Programs is considering changes to funding for state deafblind projects. Full text available at: dl.dropbox.com

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CSUSB University Overview 2011

Cal State San Bernardino Overview 2011

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Benefits

Jerry Zimmerman discusses Benefits at Johnson County Community College.Video Rating: 0 / 5

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Mobile Devices and Communication Apps: Current Trends and Future Directions

Howard Shane, Jessica Gosnell, David McNaughton, and Sam Sennot discuss the use of mobile communication technologies (eg, the iPad) by children with complex communication needs. The discussion includes: Benefits of Mobile Communication Technology (1:00); the Assessment Process (4:00); Learning about New Apps (12:20); Intervention (15:25); Building Vocabulary and Language Skills (21:20); What’s Next? (25:20); Additional [...]

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Fanning the Fire Within

This video was produced by the Center For Independence in celebration of 30 years of service to the Grand Valley, and surrounding areas. It would not have been possible without the help of individuals behind the scene, and those participants to were willing to share their story.Video Rating: 0 / 5

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2011 Trustees Award recipient: John Cumbler

The adage “out of sight, out of mind” doesn’t apply to University of Louisville history professor John Cumbler. Although he has been away from campus on sabbatical this semester, that didn’t stop students from nominating him for the 2011 Trustees Award for the impact he has had on their lives.Video Rating: 0 / 5

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Hope TV-Ashlynn’s Independence

Most of us think of Independence Day as the Fourth of July, but 3-year-old Ashlynn celebrates increased independence everyday at The Children’s Center. About a year ago Ashlynn came to The Children’s Center after experiencing a severe traumatic brain injury. When she first came to The Center, Ashlynn was able to breathe on her own, [...]

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Other Transition Concerns

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Adaptive Rock Climbing : Harnesses for Paraplegic Rock Climbing

Paraplegic rock climbers use chest harnesses for climbing safety. Learn about using climbing harnesses for paraplegic rock climbing in this free video on adaptive rock climbing. Expert: Kim Millikan Contact: www.discovernac.org Bio: Kim Millikan discovered the National Ability Center in 2001 working as an Adventure Learning Program facilitator. Filmmaker: Paul Kersey

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Alternative Computer Access & Communication Assessment Part 1 – Background

In this video James tells about his history as an AAC user.Video Rating: 0 / 5

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Bag Books - Who Are We?