A 4th grade teacher in Montgomery Public Schools in Maryland found a struggle between what her students were expected to gain from reading and what they actually understood. She found the biggest challenge to be apparent among the English Language Learners and English as a Second Language Learners in that they were able to read […]
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FREE Assistive Technology Conference, Hosted by the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads
What: A FREE assistive technology conference with more than 50 assistive technology vendors and more than 30 hours of educational sessions and presentations. When: July 29 and 30, 2010 Where: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana Topics Include: Augmentative Communication Aging Employment Education Independent Living Policy and Implementation Recreation Research and Web Visit the INDATA website […]
Kids on the Block Puppet Show Teaches Youngsters About Disabilities
Elementary school is a tender time for children when it comes to learning about the world. They start forming strong opinions about their surroundings, and look to their teachers and parents for guidance. In some classrooms, students have little to no exposure to people with disabilities, which can lead to confusion when they encounter someone […]