Re: ELEM: stories for handicapped students

["Melvin P. Lader" <lader@GWIS2.CIRC.GWU.EDU>]

I used to have volunteers make slide shows from books and use the slide
shows in conjunction with the Talking Books.  At one time, we even
rigged the slide projector so that the students could "turn the
pages" using single-switch input devices.  It wasn't legal, but it
was a very successful experiment and my multiply handicapped
students enjoyed library time.

Roberta Lader
e-mail: lader@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu

On Mon, 15 Jul 1996, Kerin E. Putnam wrote:

> Have you contacted your local Talking Books Library?  The teachers who use
> our services here in Nevada for the multi-handicapped students have found
> it makes a profound difference for these children during their library
> time.  Maine's toll-free in-wats is 800-452-8793.  All services are FREE
> for any individual certified as blind, visually impaired, physically
> impaired or reading/learning disabled.  There is a regional library in
> every state including VI and PR.  Also a similar program in Canada at the
> Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
>
> Keri E. Putnam, Regional Librarian        | Faith is the bird that sings |
>  for the Blind and Physically Handicapped | to the dawn while it is      |
> Nevada State Library & Archives           | still dark.   -Kabir         |
> Carson City, NV  putnam@equinox.unr.edu   |    BE HAPPY IN YOUR SOUL!    |
>
> On Sat, 13 Jul 1996, Joan Nolet Bennert wrote:
>
> > Hi. I had a hard time identifying this group of children for you in the
> > subject line.. We call them the collaborative class and it consists
> > of students with multiple handicaps.
> > One student is blind and with spinal cord injuries. He has no speech and
> > it is difficult to keep his attention. I am looking for ideas for storytime.
> > They respond well to songs and stories with rhythm. Their favorites are:
> > Raffi, Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, and Rat-ta-Tat. They love to beat on
> > sticks and drums. I am looking for titles of books that would interest
> > them and help make the connection between time in the library and books.
> >  Do you have any suggestions?
> >
> > Joan Bennert                                     Library Media Specialist
> > 22 Stormy Brook Rd.                              Silver Hill School
> > Falmouth, Maine 04102                            675 Washington St.
> >                                                  Haverhill,MA  01832
> >
>