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      Rethinking Assistive Technology
      Feb 2019 If AT can be so beneficial and crucial to student learning, why are educators and school teams sometimes hesitant to use it in the classroom? It’s possible that…
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      Not Special Needs, Just Human Needs
      See the video and discussion about why. Sure, people with Down syndrome may need extra assistance. Sometimes they even need significant assistance, and adjustments, to meet a particular need. But…
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      “Special needs” is an ineffective euphemism, Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications
      (Excerpt from Abstract) Although euphemisms are intended to put a more positive spin on the words they replace, some euphemisms are ineffective. Our study examined the effectiveness of a popular…
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      Ollibean
      Ollibean is a dynamic community of parents, families and advocates in the disability community working together for a more socially just, accessible and inclusive world. Read the Blog posts by…
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      They Use Person First Language and Forget Our Humanity
      This Blog post is about disability language and autism. It is written by Amy Sequenzia, a nonverbal autistic (as she requests to be called).
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      Why Autism Functioning Labels are Harmful and What to Say Instead?
      July 2018 When you call an individual high-functioning, it can be used in a way to diminish their struggles, or suggest we don’t have it as hard as typically considered…
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      Talking About Disability: Why the Words We Choose Matter
      Jan 2019 Disability is a facet of humanity, and as such, the language people choose to use to capture it can be as varied and diverse as the people who…
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      Head Start ECLKC: Early Learning Outcomes Framework
      The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five (ELOF) presents five broad areas of early learning, referred to as central domains. The framework is designed to show…
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      Inclusive Early Childhood Education Programs and Educator EQ: Strategies for Developing Teachers’ Emotional Intelligence (Webinar)
      How does your mindset determine your effectiveness as an inclusive child care provider and educator? In this webinar, presented by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, we’ll explore the role Emotional Intelligence (EQ)…
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      Dialogue on Disabilities: Celebrating Abilities
      In an effort to continue its commitment to motivate individuals to take action and to include more people with disabilities in the workplace, in schools, neighborhoods and in all aspects…