Jamie Maier, Assistant Technology Specialist, shares her favorite digital tools to help students with reading barriers progress from tears to cheers in an uncertain school environment
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Published September 15, 2021
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Published September 1, 2021
Investigate a Disappearance with the Bookshare Book Club
Come join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussion on Zoom for adults. September’s book is “Velvet Was the Night.” Newcomers and veterans alike are welcome to join the conversation and the community.
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Published August 25, 2021
Ebooks are Here to Stay: Seven Benefits for Students with Special Needs
Ebooks like the ones in the Bookshare library offer many benefits to students with reading barriers such as dyslexia, blindness, and cerebral palsy. Find out about the top seven benefits of ebooks.
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Published August 19, 2021
Launch into Learning: Honors Student with Dyslexia Relies on Digital Tools for School Success
Ella, a high school junior with dyslexia, teams up with special educators to get the most effective accommodations for reading including Bookshare and other digital tools. “Reading with your ears or any sort of accommodation is still reading and it counts,” explains Ella. “Any way you can access a book is worthwhile. I love to read! Once you find the tools that work for you, it’s so much easier.”
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Published August 4, 2021
Launch into Learning: Post-Pandemic Tips for Special Education Teachers
This past year was challenging for educators and students alike. And while virtual learning was especially challenging for special education students and underserved communities, teachers found new and innovative ways to provide effective instruction. With schools reopening for in-person learning in the fall, some special education teachers share tips that they can apply to their classrooms.
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Published August 2, 2021
Be a Hero with the Bookshare Book Club
Come join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussion on Zoom for adults. August’s book is “We Could be Heroes.” Newcomers and veterans alike are welcome to join the conversation and the community.
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Published July 21, 2021
Carroll Schuller Helps Clients Navigate Life Journey
Career and life coach Carroll Schuller leverages intuition and creativity to help neurodiverse clients discover their unique strengths and match them to their life’s purpose
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Published July 13, 2021
Natalie Shaheen is a Multifaceted Academic, Educator, and Advocate for Disabled Students
Natalie Shaheen, EdD, is an assistant professor of special education, a blind academic, a teacher of future educators, and an advocate for accessible educational materials.
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Published July 1, 2021
Bernie’s Story: It Takes a Village, Resourcefulness, and Cosmic Alignment
Despite losing his sight at age seven, Bernie Perella’s journey took him from a small town in Pennsylvania to Villanova University, a career at the National Security Agency, and a rewarding, active life without limits.
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Published June 30, 2021
Raise the Stakes with the Bookshare Book Club
Come join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussion on Zoom for adults. July’s book is “The Other Black Girl.” Newcomers and veterans alike are welcome to join the conversation and the community.
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