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Discovering Connections: A guide to the fun of bridging disability differences by Linda Hill, Ph.D., Building Bridges Publishing, ISBN 0-9683284-0-7. Welcome to a hands-on, participatory guidebook bringing diverse people together through the universal language of fun! Bridging disability differences is much like bridging cultural differences, with changes similar to the changes people bring home from world travels. Beautifully designed and illustrated, this passport to inclusive communities is filled with information, ideas, creative activities and new experiences for everyone.A Good Life by Al Etmanski, Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network, ISBN 0968046215. A Good Life is primarily for families, friends and caregivers of people with disabilities. It offers a step by step guide to creating a plan for the future which provides for the safety, security and well being of people with disability. It leads the reader to look beyond professional human services when creating a safe and secure future. The book is resplendent with warm, touching stories which illustrate all points. The style is easy to read, thought provoking and enjoyable. At times spiritual, at times philosophical, each chapter or step offers timely, practical suggestions and useful worksheets. The book taps into the concerns of many families about the limitations of the human service system and presents a new way of thinking and acting when considering the well being of people with disabilities. My personal review http://www.agoodlife.org/common/our-kids_review.htm
Long Journey Home: Transition Planning For Deinstitutionalization Of People With Developmental Disabilities By Sue Tough & Dave Hingsburger, Diverse-City Press. This book discusses the myths and realities of deinstitutionalization and transition planning for people with developmental disabilities. The book also has within it a transition assessment tool that will give readers the ability to ask all the right questions, when developing a plan to bring someone home.
Life Beyond the Classroom Transition Strategies for Young People with Disabilities, Third Edition By Paul Wehman, Ph.D., with invited contributors, Brookes Publishing, ISBN 1-55766-476-5. This classic text provides a framework for defining and planning transition, addresses facilitation and support, and discusses ways to individualize transition service delivery for people with specific types of disabilities.
Transition to Adulthood A Resource for Assisting Young People with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties Edited by Hewitt B. Clark, Ph.D., & Maryann Davis, Ph.D., Brookes Publishing, ISBN 1-55766-454-4. Passing from adolescence into adulthood is a challenging time for each of us. And these years can be even tougher for young adults with emotional or behavioral difficulties. In this new handbook you'll discover proven methods to help young people move into the world of career-oriented education, work, and independent living. This book emphasizes practices that will enable you to help young people pursue their interests and goals.
A Guide to Successful Employment for Individuals with Autism By Marcia Datlow Smith, Ph.D., Ronald G. Belcher, Ph.D., & Patricia D. Juhrs, Brookes Publishing, ISBN 1-55766-171-5. This handbook gathers the knowledge and insight gleaned from 15 years of working directly with individuals with autism, stressing that many individuals with autism have skills that employers seek. Describing all aspects of job placement, this resource details strategies for assessing workers, networking for job opportunities, and tailoring job supports to each individual.
Part of the Community Strategies for Including Everyone Edited by Jan Nisbet, Ph.D., & David Hagner, Ph.D., Brookes Publishing, ISBN 1-55766-456-0. How can you fully include individuals with disabilities of all ages in every aspect of community life? In this groundbreaking book, the editors show you how they've changed their community to better support and enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities.Through the voices of individuals with disabilities, their peers, families, professionals and community members, you'll hear real-life stories of successful (and unsuccessful) community inclusion — from early intervention through high school to entering the workforce.
Community Recreation and People with Disabilities Strategies for Inclusion, Second Edition By Stuart J. Schleien, Ph.D., CTRS, CLP, M. Tipton Ray, M.Ed., CTRS, & Frederick P. Green, Ph.D., CTRS, with invited contributors. Brookes Publishing, ISBN 1-55766-259-2. Designed for professionals and advocates, the second edition of this respected manual offers creative ideas and new techniques for including people with disabilities in community recreation programs. Case examples of successful programs illustrate how to foster social inclusion in recreation settings and build bridges between families and recreation professionals.
Aging, Rights, and Quality of Life Prospects for Older People with Developmental Disabilities Edited by Stanley S. Herr, J.D., D.Phil., & Germain Weber, Ph.D., Brookes Publishing, ISBN 1-55766-380-7. With a focus on the rights and needs of older adults with developmental disabilities, this book presents international research on advances in human rights and quality assurance in service delivery.
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Updated July 2004