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@OCALI_Outreach has compiled a FREE list of literature featuring deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired or blind topics and characters. Pick a title and share these books today!
buff.ly/3Y6lZX1
#DeafHardofHearingLiterature #BlindVisuallyImpairedLiterature
ALT Clipart of multi-colored books surrounded by multi-colored dots. Text reads: Grab Your Book! Books featuring D/HH and B/VI Characters and Topics. OCALI The Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness logo.
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Understanding and Improving #TitleI of #ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act)-
It is the largest source of federal funding for K–12 schools. It aims to supplement #Education funding in districts with high concentrations of #LowIncome families
ow.ly/mqHt50OzVRB
ALT Little Boy Wearing Black And Red Jacket
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#MilestoneMonday: Talking to a doctor is the first step toward getting help for your child if you are concerned about their development. Access a tip sheet in English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Haitian, Creole, & a video in American Sign Language (ASL):
cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/free…
ALT Mother and young son visit with a pediatrician
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Save the date! Ohio State Fair Sensory-Friendly Morning is August 2nd - mailchi.mp/ocali/save-the-da…
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Chk out this 3pager👇 from Virginia's TTAC on how to make #StudentLedIEP mtgs a reality!
1) Teach
2) Seek Student Input
3) Rehearse
Also look at @IMD_VDOE 1pager. Its a great hook for #StudentsWithDisabilities & families.
@SPANadvocacy @wvpti @NisdPac
ttac.odu.edu/intellectual-di…
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The more you use a calming strategy and practice the strategy with your child, the more likely they are to use the strategy when experiencing anger, stress, sadness, or frustration.
Try these strategies:
English: challengingbehavior.org/docu…
Spanish: challengingbehavior.org/docu…
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Infant Early Childhood Mental Health-
#Infant and #EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth (IECMH) is a term that describes how young children develop socially and emotionally. New parents may struggle to know whether their child’s emotional development is on track.
wapave.org/infant-early-chil…
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#TransitionToAdult Life - Words to know is a tool that defines vocabulary used in transition. Important terms are defined & examples are given. Users can search for transition terminology through the “find” command or the alphabetical table of contents.
raisecenter.org/wp-content/u…
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Candid Conversations: Part 3: A Few Words of Advice
Concerned about the #Transition from #HighSchool & handing over the reins?
Watch young people with disabilities & their parents candidly share their experiences transitioning out of HS in New York.
ow.ly/RLzh50N8FXY
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Have you seen this??
SECONDARY TRANSITION Roadmap FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AGES 3-21. Prepare for your road trip! bit.ly/3yzEI2V #SecondaryTransition
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We mourn the loss of Judy Heumann, a woman whose grit sparked the flames of a generation determined to make change happen for people with disabilities. May we each continue to carry the torch she so proudly carried herself.
Thank you to everyone who has followed and supported Judy throughout her lifetime of advocacy. May her memory be for a blessing.
judithheumann.com/the-world-…
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Middle-schoolers with learning and thinking differences like ADHD usually need to practice social habits and cues in order to maintain friendships. 👭 👬
Here’s how parents can help by role-playing common social situations: u.org/3Z8JYpx
ALT Single graphic image with text. Image text: “Quick tip for practicing social skills: When working on listening to others, show your child ways to introduce a new thought when there’s a break in the conversation. For example, teach phrases like ‘What you said earlier was funny! You know what it made me think of?’”
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#MilestoneMonday: @CDCgov - Learn the Signs, Act Early! Milestones in Action Photo and Video Library is now available in English! This FREE resource for parents will help them see the developmental milestones of children from ages 2 months through 5 years! cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/mile…
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Join us Monday, February 20th for our next #SpecialEducation Free Legal Clinic! This clinic will help participants understand the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (#FERPA) and other concerns about student #privacy.
Learn more and register at lawyers4students.com/legalcl…
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Debunking the “Pull Yourselves Up by Your Bootstraps” Myth:
In communities across the country, people from diverse backgrounds & political identities have latched on to certain myths about #Poverty
goodmenproject.com/featured-…
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In honor of #SpecialEducationDay, we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to the teachers and other support staff who work hard to empower and educate students with special needs. Thank you for being you!
ALT Graphic with white background and purple and blue accents. An image of an adult woman and a young male sits in the top left corner of the graphic. Words read: Special Education Day. OCALI logo.
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Children's Mental Health: A National Family Guide-
This 26-page guide is packed with helpful info about mental health and a multitude of resources for families
#MentalHealth
raisecenter.org/wp-content/u…
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Join us Mon., 11/21, for our next #SpecialEducation Free Legal Clinic: #Ohio Special #Education Scholarships.
Each clinic features a group workshop followed by a Q&A panel and opportunities for individual guidance sessions.
lawyers4students.com/legalcl…
#DisabilityRights
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Finding myths or misinformation about #ADHD online?
You're not alone.
Check out these mythbusters from Understood's Dr. Andrew Kahn and other experts in the latest from @letswondermind :👇👇👇
wondermind.com/article/myths…
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And for children living in poverty, that number is even higher - 22%. That's why infant and early childhood mental health is at the center of all educational, health, and policy matters we support and advocate for. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth #IECMH
