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Kids Together Email Newsletter

" promoting inclusive communities where all people belong "

DECEMBER 2008 Newsletter

This list consists of over 3000 people (and growing!)

Suggestions for newsletter items are welcome!

" The only disability is having no relationships. "

~ Judith Snow ~

Happy Holidays to All!

Inclusion Wish List!

Contribute your favorite resources!

NOW at Kids Together

http://kidstogether.org/inclusion/inclusionresources.htm

Kids Together has begun to build a list of the " most useful "

inclusion resources. We need to hear from parents, professionals and others

about what resources (ie, books, articles, videos etc.) have helped create

successful inclusion in schools. When possible please provide the full title,

author, publisher, price and places the resource can be found. It would be great

to provide reviews or comments that can be published about how the resource was

utilized. Resources can be about specific or general needs, individual

adaptations or general teaching strategies and universal design.

No one should have to reinvent the wheel and start from

scratch. Searching for useful inclusion resources should not be so difficult.

United we can help each other gather the best information. Take a minute and

submit " your " favorite resources to staff@..., type " inclusion

resource " in the email subject line. Be a part of building a stronger network

for inclusion!!

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The Parent Side

T-shirts, cards, magnets mugs, stickers & more!

It's a campaign for inclusion and against exclusion!

THINK CHRISTMAS GIFTS !!!!!!

http://www.theparentside.com

Products that promote inclusion. Gifts for parents,

teachers, self-advocates and others! Mugs, tote bags, buttons, posters, bumper

stickers, cards, t shirts, sweatshirts and lots more! More designs and products

coming in the new year! Save $5 When You Spend $50 Or More! Use Coupon Code:

CANDORDANCE (Expires: Dec 14, 2008). To receive items for Christmas, December

15th is last day for standard shipping and December 20th is the last day to

order with Premium shipping.

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New Updated Website!

New Possibilities!

Norman Kunc & Emma Van der Klift

http://broadreachtraining.com/index.htm

Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klift have spent the last 25

years working to ensure that people with disabilities are able to take their

rightful place in schools, workplaces, and communities.

Although they are well known advocates within the disability

rights community, they prefer to think of themselves as modern day storytellers,

continuing the long held tradition of using humour and narrative to initiate

self-reflection and social change.

Norman and Emma are co-directors of Broadreach Training and

Resources Ltd. They provide in-service and training in the areas of inclusive

education, employment equity, conflict resolution, and other disability rights

issues. They travel extensively throughout North America and abroad working with

school districts, human service agencies, employers and advocacy groups.

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Jeff Moyer - Music from the Heart

Now MP3s!!!

http://www.jeffmoyer.com/

Visit his website to find music for all ages that educates,

entertains, inspires and unites! Use referral code KTO and 25% will go to Kids

Together, Inc.! All of the songs are now available as MP3s. You can download

songs or sound stories for $.99 and whole albums for $5.99.

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Including

A Documentary by Dan Habib

http://www.includingsamuel.com/

Watch video clips and slideshows from this documentary film

" Including " which examines the educational and social inclusion of youth

with disabilities as a civil rights issue (Under the section multimedia). Find

out where screenings of the film are being held, or order the DVD. This film is

ideal for both professionals and parents to gain a greater understanding of

inclusive practices.

Including has been featured on NPR's All Things

Considered, Good Morning American NOW and in the Washington Post, and the Boston

Globe. Exceptional Parent magazine said " Including is a must see film. "

The film won the Positive Images in Media award from TASH, an international

group committed to the full inclusion of people with disabilities. The film was

also screened at the Sprout Film Festival at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

(NYC) and named " Best Documentary " at the Somewhat North of Boston Film

Festival.

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Starting a Friendship Club / Circle of Friends

land Coalition for Inclusive Education

http://www.mcie.org/docs/publications/Friendships.pdf (pdf

file 9 pages)

A brief article that is a great resource and handout for

building friendships between students with and without disabilities. Includes

information on research, peer suggestions, starting a friendship club, creating

a circle of friends and points to consider.

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In Pennsylvania

Save the Date!

Pennsylvania Education for All Coalition (PEAC)

Annual Meeting and Informational Session

http://www.paedforall.org

Saturday February 7th, 2009, 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m, at PaTTAN

King of Prussia with a satellite session in burg. Open to all parents of

children with disabilities, educators, professionals community members, higher

ed and others. To register or get more information contact Lindsey at

lwalker@... or .

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PATF

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation

Low interest loans for assistive technology

http " //www.patf.us

The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is a

non-profit organization that provides low-interest loans to people with

disabilities and older adults so that they can buy the assistive technology

devices and services they need. Examples of items that may be eligible for

funding include: adaptive vehicles, home modifications, hearing and low vision

aids, elevators, stair glides and lifts, computers with specialized

software/hardware, and seat lift chairs. Visit the website to learn more about

tier programs, use an on-line loan calculator, find resources, vendors, current

news and events.

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Resources are listed for general information purposes only

Kids Together does not endorse products, services, or

provide any legal advice

Kids Together, Inc. is an all-volunteer non-profit 501©3

organization

We support the belief that children with disabilities, like

all children,

have the need to be welcomed, cherished and embraced in our

communities.

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