Professional Development

Job skills for those with developmental disabilities

rivendelllock — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:31:20 -0500

People with developmental disabilities learn the value of teamwork and develop job skills at the Marysville nonprofit Good Bites. By Debra SmithHerald Writer

Interpreter helps connect deaf, hearing communities

clewis — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:24:18 -0500

(Spring 2001) - Watching Frances Beaurivage translate a presentation in sign language is mesmerizing. One can't help but think, "How does she do it?" Once it's revealed she is a child of two deaf parents, it becomes obvious.

Beaurivage, UNL's interpreting coordinator, began developing her dual language skills when she was just a baby.

Preparing for an IFSP Meeting Individual Familiy Service Plan

clewis — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:15:32 -0500

VISION, PRINCIPLES, RULES AND PLAYERS
WHAT HAPPENS PRIOR TO THE FIRST IFSP MEETING? (OVERVIEW)
WHY DO WE NEED TEAMS--WHAT PART DO FAMILIES PLAY?
SOME IDEAS TO HELP GET READY

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People First Language

clewis — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:53:50 -0500

Every person is made up of many characteristics - mental as well as physical and few want to be identified only by their ability to play tennis or by their love for fried onions or by the mole that's on their face. Those are just parts of us.

In speaking or writing, remember that children or adults with disabilities are like everyone else except they happen to have a disability. Therefore, here are a few tips for improving your language related to disabilities.
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