Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtRY_1mZWWg

Description: Jan Wilson shares a story about her daughter who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Jan educates listeners on the importance of an inclusive classroom, that provides support for those with special needs. 

Citation: 

TEDxTalks (Director). (2015, May 21). Reimagining disability & inclusive education | jan wilson | tedxuniversityoftulsa [Video file]. Retrieved April 02, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtRY_1mZWWg

2. The Dandelion Shift: Seeing the Ability in Disability 

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfTe_sTUrHM

Description: Laura Whitaker shares her story of being the executive director of Extra Special People. It is a nonprofit that funds programs and summer camps for people of all abilities. She explains the importance of providing opportunities for people of all abilities. 

Citation: 

TEDxTalks (Director). (2019, April 26). The dandelion Shift: Seeing the ability in Disability | Laura Whitaker | TEDxUGA [Video file]. Retrieved April 02, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfTe_sTUrHM

3. TALK TO ME: Physical Disability Awareness

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8GMxRW_5Y

Description: This video takes a look into the life of 11-year-old, Phebe, who has Cerebral Palsy. She explains how she wants everyone to treat her like any other 11-year-old. Phebe stresses the importance of realizing that people with disabilities should be treated just like everyone else. 

Citation: 

7streammedia (Director). (2013, October 29). Talk to me | physical disability awareness [Video file]. Retrieved April 02, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8GMxRW_5Y

4. Universal Design for Learning

Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmGgplQkrVw

 

Description: In this video, teachers learn the importance of using UDL in their classrooms. It explains how UDL not only helps those with disabilities, but those who highly excel in the classroom as well. 

 

Citation: 

Universal design for LEARNING: UDL [Video file]. (2019, December 18). Retrieved April 02, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmGgplQkrVw

5. FairnSquare: Making the world better for kids with disabilities

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlzMD1Kj6kE

Description: This is an abstract, cartoon depiction of being inclusive of those with disabilities. The video is geared towards students and teaching them how to and the importance of being inclusive. 

Citation: 

FairnSquare: Making the world better for kids with disabilities [Video file]. (2015, June 01). Retrieved April 02, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlzMD1Kj6kE

This helps teachers to provide real life experiences for students. It doesn't harm anyone and still helps students to try and understand just a little bit of what students with the learning disabilities go through. 

Adcock, B., & Remus, M. L. (2006). Disability Awareness Activity Packet. Retrieved April 01, 2021, Page 16. Activity 1 (Blindness), from https://www.dvusd.org/cms/lib011/AZ01901092/Centricity/Domain/1318/Disability%20Awareness%20Packet%202.pdf 

This activity helps students to not only help each other and work together, but also for them to try and experience activities without being able to see like they normally would be.

Conderman, G., Hedin, L., & Bresnahan, V. (2013). Strategy instruction for          middle and secondary students with mild disabilities: Creating independent    learners. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.

This book shares evidence based methods of teaching that help ensure    that students with mild disabilities can achieve the same results as their peers. The subjects included are math, reading, vocabulary, and writing. This book can be used as a resource to help develop attributes like study skills and textbook skills. This would be a good resource for teachers to use in order to plan their curriculum and make adjustments for students with disabilities no matter what subject is being taught.

FairnSquare: Making the world better for kids with disabilities [Video file]. (2015, June 01). Retrieved April 02, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlzMD1Kj6kE

This video is an abstract, cartoon depiction of being inclusive of those with disabilities. This is an important video for students because it shows them how to include others in a way that they will understand. This video is important to teachers because it is a great resource to show their class when explaining the importance of being inclusive of everyone, regardless of how they appear.

Instructional strategies for students with physical disabilities. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2021, from https://ttaconline.org/instructional-strategies-students-with-physical-disabilities

This website gives different instructional strategies that can come in handy when it comes to having students with physical disabilities and what can be done to make the classroom environment easier for them to navigate. This is important because we never know what students are going to be coming into our doors at the beginning of the year, and once we hear about them we should be making sure to make accommodations for them. This website lists a lot of great ideas that we can implement to help kids with physical disabilities feel welcome and comfortable.
       
Levine, M. (2004). A mind at a time. Brain Books.

Author Dr. Mel Levine shows the eight different components of learning and teaches educators and parents how every student has a different learning style, so the best way to assist them in learning is to identify their strengths and weaknesses in order to come up with a more individualized way of teaching.

Life-centered education transition curriculum. (n.d.). Retrieved April 03, 2021, from https://exceptionalchildren.org/improving-your-practice/life-centered-education-transition-curriculum

This website through the Council for Exceptional Children offers a lot of resources for teachers who not only specialize in teaching children with disabilities but also help teachers who are teaching the general curriculum as well. This is a great resource for teachers because it can help boost their confidence in teaching children with disabilities, as well as teach students with disabilities the life skills that they need to lead successful lives.

MANNIX, D. (2021). LIFE SKILLS ACTIVITIES FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. 2nd Edition. S.l.: JOSSEY-BASS INC, U S.

This book offers over 90 reproducible worksheets to help teachers and parents show their students about basic life skills like how to succeed at school, how to handle money, job search skills, and how to keep a job. Since worksheets are included in the book this would be a great resource for students, teachers, and parents.

NASET.org home page. (2020, January 16). Retrieved April 05, 2021, from https://www.naset.org/index.php?id=exceptionalstudents2

This website lists resources for teachers on many different disabilities and how they can best serve those students and take their disabilities into consideration. This is important because we need to be able to adapt our lessons to the kids that are in our classrooms and tailor the lessons to the students that we get each year since there will always be different kids coming in and out.

Saltz, G. (2017). The power of different: The link between disorder and genius. New York: Flatiron Books.

Author Gail Saltz describes instances where well known geniuses were diagnosed with different learning and mental health disabilities such as ADD, depression, bipolar disorder, and autism. This book also includes helpful information on how to develop workarounds, provide the best environment for learning, and find out areas of interest for the student. This book would be a great resource for teachers to get ideas for ways to workaround certain disabilities while also being an inspiration for students to hear or read about well known people with the same disabilities.

Smith, D. D., DeMarco, J. F., & Worley, M. (2009). Literacy beyond picture books: Teaching secondary students with moderate to severe disabilities. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press.

This can serve as a guide on how to build lessons around particular texts while engaging different senses to help students with disabilities develop their literacy skills. Taking this into account, this would be a helpful resource for teachers.

Students with Learning Disabilities: Lessons & Activities: Regis college. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2021, from https://online.regiscollege.edu/master-of-social-work/students-with-learning-disabilities/

This website has resources for teachers who might be lacking confidence in their abilities to build strong educational relationships with the kids that are in their classes who have learning disabilities. This website offers statistics on students with learning disabilities as well as the most effective approaches you should take when providing help for students in academics such as reinforcing positive social skills and behavior through stories, Using multisensory learning activities, Encourage routines, responsibilities, and positive relationships for energetic students, This is important because we need to be able to adapt our lessons to the kids that are in our classrooms and tailor the lessons to the students that we get each year since there will always be different kids coming in and out

Sync, A. (2018). Different and alike class activity. Retrieved April 01, 2021, from https://hiehelpcenter.org/disability-awareness-class-lessons/different-and-alike.html 

This activity helps teachers to see students' interests and dislikes. It helps students to understand that everyone enjoys different things and everyone should be allowed to like their own things without being put down for it. Teachers can use this activity to teach students to celebrate our differences as a good thing. 

Sync, A. (2018). Disability web quest class activity. Retrieved April 01, 2021, from https://hiehelpcenter.org/disability-awareness-class-lessons/disability-web-quest.html 

This activity provides teachers with a way to teach their students the definitions and appropriate ways to talk about disabilities in a fun and involved way. Students are encouraged to ask questions about what they don’t understand and continue to learn more.

Teaching students with disabilities. (2020, November 24). Retrieved April 03, 2021, from https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/education-teaching-degree/teaching-students-with-disabilities/

This website is important because as teachers we need to make sure that we are doing whatever we can to help our students succeed no matter where they come from, physical disability, or mental disability. Websites like these help educators come up with different tactics to help their students succeed and help us know how we can make sure they are getting the education that they deserve and how we can speak up for them.

TEDxTalks (Director). (2015, May 21). Reimagining disability & inclusive education | jan wilson | tedxuniversityoftulsa [Video file]. Retrieved April 02, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtRY_1mZWWg 

This video is about Jan Wilson and her families experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She talks about the challenges her daughter faced in school, having autism, and not having adequate education. This is important to teachers because it shows how important it is to provide support to students who require it. It also shows teachers what can happen if they are not providing those proper supports for their students. 

TEDxTalks (Director). (2019, April 26). The dandelion Shift: Seeing the ability in Disability | Laura Whitaker | TEDxUGA [Video file]. Retrieved April 02, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfTe_sTUrHM 

This video is about Laura Whitaker and her experience being the executive director for Extra Special People. She explains the importance of providing opportunities for people of all abilities. This is important for teachers because it shows the kind of things that they can include in their classroom. It is important for students because it shows that regardless of their circumstances, they have the ability to do amazing things. 

Universal design for LEARNING: UDL [Video file]. (2019, December 18). Retrieved April 02, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmGgplQkrVw 

This video shows the importance of using UDL in the classroom. It explains how UDL not only helps those with disabilities, but also those who excel in the classroom as well. This is important for teachers because using UDL in their classrooms is a requirement. By using this resource, they are able to get a quick run-down how they can accomplish it. It is also good for students to know, so they can advocate for themselves if they are not being given proper instruction. 

7streammedia (Director). (2013, October 29). Talk to me | physical disability awareness [Video file]. Retrieved April 02, 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL8GMxRW_5Y 

This video is about the life of Phebe, who has Cerebral Palsy. She explains how she wants everyone to treat her like any other 11-year-old. She wants others to understand that just because she is in a wheelchair, doesn't mean she is no capable of things everyone else can do. This is a great resource for students because it shows them some ways they can interact with people with disabilities. It is also a great reminder for teachers to not underestimate their students. 

This website has resources for teachers who might be lacking confidence in their abilities to build strong educational relationships with the kids that are in their classes who have learning disabilities. This website offers statistics on students with learning disabilities as well as the most effective approaches you should take when providing help for students in academics such as reinforcing positive social skills and behavior through stories, Using multisensory learning activities, Encourage routines, responsibilities, and positive relationships for energetic students, Use visuals to help establish rules and enhance learning, encourage students to grow their vocabulary, and make sure that other students are aware of their classmate’s disability as long as the student is comfortable. This website is important because as teachers we need to make sure that we are doing whatever we can to help our students succeed no matter where they come from, physical disability, or mental disability. Websites like these help educators come up with different tactics to help their students succeed.

2. Exceptional Students and Disability Information 

This website lists resources for teachers on many different disabilities and how they can best serve those students and take their disabilities into consideration. This website offers information on ADHD, autism, early intervention services and developmental delays, emotional and behavioral disorders, hearing impairments, intellectual disabilities, orthopedic and musculoskeletal impairment, Rett syndrome, specific learning disability, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, and neurological impairment, visual impairment including blindness and has resources in other parts of the website to help you look up disabilities that were not listed. This website is important because as teachers we need to make sure that we are doing whatever we can to help our students succeed no matter where they come from, physical disability, or mental disability. Websites like these help educators come up with different tactics to help their students succeed.

3. Instructional Strategies for Students with Physical Disabilities

This website gives different instructional strategies that can come in handy when it comes to having students with physical disabilities and what can be done to make the classroom environment easier for them to navigate. This is important because students can have more than just mental disabilities and it is imperative that we make sure that our classrooms are easy to navigate educationally and physically. Students with physical disabilities need to feel like they have the same opportunities as the other students in the classroom. 

https://ttaconline.org/instructional-strategies-students-with-physical-disabilities

4. Life Centered Education Transition Curriculum

This website through the Council for Exceptional Children offers a lot of resources for teachers who not only specialize in teaching children with disabilities but also help teachers who are teaching the general curriculum as well. This website helps teachers as well as students with lesson plans, curriculums, case studies, training options, as well as resources for students in terms of being able to access the content from anywhere to help students prepare for independent and rewarding lives. This website is important because as teachers we need to make sure that we are doing whatever we can to help our students succeed no matter where they come from, physical disability, or mental disability. Websites like these help educators come up with different tactics to help their students succeed.

Life-centered education transition curriculum. (n.d.). Retrieved April 03, 2021, from https://exceptionalchildren.org/improving-your-practice/life-centered-education-transition-curriculum

5. Teaching Strategies for Educators to Support and Advocate for Their Students

This website offers resources on how teachers can support and advocate for their students. The website talks about the statistics of disabilities in K-12 children and how having a child with a disability can affect the overall outlook of not only educators but also the parents of the children with the disability. They address some examples of disabilities that may impact student’s academic success, how disabilities can impact academic success, and whether you can always tell whether a student has a disability. This website delivers great strategies for successfully teaching and supporting the students in our classrooms and how we can create an inclusive space for students with disabilities to help them thrive and learn. This website is important because as teachers we need to make sure that we are doing whatever we can to help our students succeed no matter where they come from, physical disability, or mental disability. Websites like these help educators come up with different tactics to help their students succeed.

Teaching students with disabilities. (2020, November 24). Retrieved April 03, 2021, from https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/education-teaching-degree/teaching-students-with-disabilities/

https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/education-teaching-degree/teaching-students-with-disabilities/

Link: http://www.ldonline.org/article/5791/

Description: Todd Busch does a great job at explaining how first year teachers of students who have learning disabilities are faced with multiple challenges. Busch examines the perceptions of first year teachers of these students, and focuses on the factors that contributed to her successes and failures and on the tactics that enables her to survive that first year.

Citation: Teaching students with Learning Disabilities: Perceptions of a First-Year TEACHER. (n.d.). Retrieved April 04, 2021, from http://www.ldonline.org/article/5791/

Grade level of interest: k-12



2. Students with Disabilities Deserve Inclusion. it’s Also the Best Way to Teach

Link: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-students-with-disabilities-deserve-inclusion-its-also-the-best-way-to-teach/2019/05

Description: Hannah Grieco is an education and disability advocate explaining how she feels students with disabilities have the right to inclusion within general educated classrooms. She also talks about why she feels it is also the best way to teach the class in all.

Citation: Grieco, H. (2021, January 22). Students with disabilities deserve inclusion. it's also the best way to teach (opinion). Retrieved April 04, 2021, from https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-students-with-disabilities-deserve-inclusion-its-also-the-best-way-to-teach/2019/05

Grade level of interest: k-12




3. Teaching students with disabilities

Link: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ982406.pdf

Description: this article is made to explain the examination of preparation of preset ice primary school teachers. They too support the inclusion of students with disabilities into general educated classrooms.

Citation: Stephenson, Jennifer; O’Neill, Sue; and Carter, Mark (2012) “Teaching Students with Disabilities: A web-based Examination of Preparation of Preservice Primary School Teachers,” Australian Journal of Teacher Eduxation: Vol. 37: Iss. 5, Article 3. 

Grade level of interest: k-12



4.  Vanderbilt Center for teaching students with disabilities

Link: 

https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/disabilities/

Description:
This articles purpose is to have people understand that in order to create an inclusive classroom where all students are respected, it is important to use language that prioritizes the student over his or her disability.

Citation:
Picarddr. (2018, June 20). Teaching students with disabilities. Retrieved April 04, 2021, from https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/disabilities/

Grade level of interest: 
K-12


5. A mind at a Time

Link: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/A-Mind-at-a-Time/Mel-Levine/9780743202237

Description: This book argued for a personalized approach to education that takes the strengths and potential of each student into account when designing teaching plans for the classroom.

Citation:  Levine, M. D. (2003). A mind at a time: How every child can succeed. London: Simon & Schuster.

Grade level of interest: k-12



6. Using Technology to engage students with learning disabilities

Link: https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/using-technology-to-engage-students-with-learning-disabilities/book248015

Description:
This complete overview of assistive technologies can provide teachers with the information needed to implement these tools in the special education classroom. The strategies described by Krakower and Plante can typically be put in place with only a minimal financial investment on the part of the school or the educator. 

Citation: Bugaj, C., Marotta, M., Friedlander, B., & Cooper, R. (2021, March 03). Using technology to engage students with learning disabilities. Retrieved April 04, 2021, from https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/using-technology-to-engage-students-with-learning-disabilities/book248015

Grade level of interest: k-12