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Other

Ndi: Building a Better Economic Future for Americans With Disabilities

For Students 9th - 10th
A website operated by an organization that strives for people with disabilities have equal opportunity to gain financial security and independence. Website includes their strategic plan as well as resources that include document,...
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Pga Tour, Inc. V. Martin (2001)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson explores the Supreme Court's decision that required the Professional Golf Association to accommodate competitors with disabilities in its tournaments. Students learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act, the...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Helen Keller: Author, Advocate, and Activist Video

For Students 3rd - 8th
Through viewing a video about Helen Keller's life, examining a 1904 photograph of Keller, and reading excerpts of her autobiography, students will learn about Helen Keller's commitment to advocating for equal treatment for people with...
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Website
Other

Arts Work Indiana

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
ArtsWork Indiana helps encourage people with disabilities to have careers in the arts by providing education, awareness, and encouragement for the arts. ArtsWork features an artist with a disability each month. The site also has...
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Website
Other

Assistive Media

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource for students and adults with disabilities which make it difficult to read print texts in the conventional manner. Presents hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles, clippings, and current and past events in audio...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Still Tomorrow: Lesson Plan: Stereotypes, Cerebral Palsy, and Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this multidisciplinary instructional activity, students examine stereotypes about people with physical disabilities. Using clips from Still Tomorrow, a documentary about Chinese poet Yu Xiuhua, who has cerebral palsy, students will...
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Article
University of Washington

University of Wash: Disabilities and Computer Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
A brochure from the University of Washington on adaptive technology tools for people with disabilites. Includes tools for mobility impairments, blindness, low vision, hearing and/or speech impairments, and Specific Learning Disabilities.
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Website
Other

W3 C Recommendations: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
"These guidelines explain how to make Web content accessible to people with disabilities. The guidelines are intended for all Web content developers (page authors and site designers) and for developers of authoring tools."
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Website
Other

Learning Disabilities Association of California

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This organization is made up of parents, teachers, and other professionals to help promote understanding of and resources for people with learning disabilities. It provides definitions, symptoms, and access to books about this children.
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Website
University of California

Univ. Of Cal. Berkeley: The Disability and Independent Living Movement

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A collection of primary source documents relating to the disability and independent living movement from 1960 to the present. Includes an introduction to the movement, a collection of oral histories, historical records of organizations,...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Kids With Special Needs

For Students 3rd - 5th
"There are many different people in the world, and each one is special. However, some people may have physical or mental challenges that require extra help or assistance."
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Still Tomorrow: Lesson Plan Clips: Stereotypes, Cerebral Palsy, and Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this multidisciplinary lesson plan, students examine stereotypes about people with physical disabilities. Using four video clips from Still Tomorrow, a documentary about Chinese poet Yu Xiuhua, who has cerebral palsy, students will...
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Website
University of Washington

University of Washington: Equal Access Computer Labs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As increasing numbers of people with disabilities pursue educational opportunities that require computer use, accessibility of computing facilities becomes even more critical. The key is simply equal access. Everyone who needs to use a...
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Handout
LD Online

Ld Online: Educators

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides information about learning disabilities, from experts all over the world. This page specifically provides help, strategies, and ideas to educators of people with learning disabilities.
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Article
University of Washington

World Wide Access: Accessible Web Design

For Students 9th - 10th
A brochure from the University of Washington on accessible Web design for people with disabilities. Includes general page design, graphical features, special features, and a Web pages test.
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Exploring Disability Using Multimedia and B D a Reading Strategy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
History takes on new dimensions in this interactive multimedia instructional activity that emphasizes the B-D-A (before-during-after reading) approach to research as learners investigate the experiences of people with disabilities since...
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Website
Other

The Center for Applied Special Technology (Cast)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
CAST is an educational non-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people. Their goal is to produce innovative learning technologies based on their research. Learn more about integrating and applying this...
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Other

Codi: Adaptive Computing

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
At CODI you will find links to various companies and the products available to meet adaptive technology needs for a variety of people. Many of the resources are expensive but funding is available through a variety of resources.
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Handout
Other

Special Needs Opportunity Windows

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
SNOW is an online provider for both teachers and parents of children with special needs. A wealth of resources are offered to meet a wide variety of needs.
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Website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Kids' Quest: Mobility: Wheelchair Athletes?

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete a WebQuest that will help you answer this question: Can a kid in a wheelchair be an athlete?
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Handout
Other

Codi: Computing

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a site for information about computer adaptations for people with special needs. If you have a need this is the place to visit to find an answer to your question.
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Article
Other

Engineering for Change: Necessary Trade Offs When Co Designing New Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
The co-design of new technology with communities has benefits and trade-offs. Engineers Without Borders Australia describe a co-design project in rural Cambodia that they participated in. The goal was to design assistive technologies...
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Website
Other

Gympanzees: Hand/eye Coordination

For Teachers Pre-K - K
This page contains hand eye coordination exercises, games, videos, and activities for children and young people with all abilities and disabilities. Also includes a great video to encourage handwashing skills.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Helen Keller: Author, Advocate, and Activist

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Through two activities and a short biographical video, students will understand Helen Keller's accomplishments.