My hope is that ThinkInclusive.us can create a bridge between educators, parents, and advocates (including self-advocates) to promote ideas, innovation and inspiration to change our world to be more accepting and value each and every human being.
The new school year is fast approaching and The Inclusive
"Presume competence. The same way I want people to assume I am competent, I also assume that others are competent".
Ollibean contributor Kristie Salzer talks about the benefits of "refueling" between lunch and dinner to decrease hunger related meltdowns for kids. We love her suggestions of 25 super easy snacks to get you started!
We’ve organized Ollibean so members can support each other in a very organic way. You will connect with others based on mutual interest in diffability related content.
One reason, I suspect, is that people are so focused
This new brief focuses on bullying prevention legislation. To date,
We are obsessed with these ballet slippers from Linge Shoes. We get the skinny from designer/entrepreneur Whitney Evans about her exquisite shoes- perfect for moms and daughters alike.
Alexa Posny has had 23 jobs. While she never envisioned
I hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing summer with
TUESDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- Students with visible disabilities
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Jedd Hafer, of Love & Logic® and asked him some of our questions. Jed's one of those people that you start talking to and feel like you've known him forever.
Introducing Ollibean Change Leaders - comprised of the most innovative,
Listen to the heart of this old soldier. As with
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs
There could be some big changes awaiting you during the
Last month, I wrote an article for Special Education Advisor,
WASHINGTON, DC -- Two civil rights organizations are highlighting disparities
Video games may not be as bad for us as our mothers told us. The latest foray into the virtual realm stems from the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, citing that targeted rehabilitation of patients with Cerebral Palsy can be achieved through the use of active video games (Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 Kinect, Playstation Move, etc.).
Critics say public charter schools have an unfair advantage over
My 15 year old daughter was determined eligible for special
There was no particular moment when Harris Lirtzman decided to
The National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) creates a national
Sharia Siddiqui uses an iPad to help her communicate. Her
We appreciate the excellent feedback, and are making changes based on the input from our incredible and highly intelligent group of Beta Testers ( parents, kids living with diffability, self-advocates, therapists, educators, physicians, and freedom fighters) Hang on, fasten your seat belts, it might be a little bumpy along the way, but it will be worth it, we promise.
Students with autism are educated in a variety of settings
The challenges that come with battling a chronic medical condition
Researching the subject, I quickly realised that the majority of
CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) — Teachers hurled insults like "bastard,"
The U.S. Department of Education announced today that its Office
Tech-Now, Inc. is one of the many organizations across the
Diane Cornwell said her seven year old, Cole, who happens to have Down Syndrome had a great time at his first Special Olympics event last Friday. She uploaded an album of 40 pictures to share and says Facebook blocked it for inappropriate content and locked her account.
