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Title Including families of children with special needs : a how-to-do-it manual for Librarians / revised by Carrie Scott Banks.

Publication Info. Chicago : American Library Association, 2014.

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Edition Revised ed.
Description 1 online resource (345 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
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Contents Includes Families of Children with Special Needs; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Part 1: Understanding Inclusion; Chapter 1: What's Inclusion All About?; Definitions and Benefits of Inclusion; Benefits for Children with Disabilities and Their Families; Benefits for Children without Disabilities and Their Families; Benefits of Inclusion for Libraries and Librarians; Resources; References; Chapter 2: What Does the Law Say?; Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA-I); Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sections 504 and 508Resources; References; Chapter 3: Developmentally Appropriate Library Services; Developmentally Appropriate Practice; Developmental Milestones; Young Children and Family-Centered Principles; School-Age Children and Teens: Growing Independence; Resources; References; Chapter 4: Resource-Based Practice and Inclusion; Why Community Support Is Lacking; Defi ning Resource-Based Practice and Inclusion; How the Library "Fits In"; Resources; References; Chapter 5: Multiple Intelligences and Universal Design; Multiple Intelligences Theory.
Universal DesignDesigning Accessible Library Programs; Resources; References; Part 2: Getting Your Library Ready; Chapter 6: Assessing Your Staff and Library; Staff Attitude; Competencies; Physical Library; Virtual Library; Community Needs; Resources; References; Chapter 7: Staff Training; Why Are You Conducting the Training?; Whom Are You Training?; What Are the Goals of Your Training?; What Form Will the Training Take?; Who Will Conduct the Training?; Resources; References; Chapter 8: Community Involvement; Working with Individuals; Working One-on-One with Other Professionals.
Working with InstitutionsResources; References; Chapter 9: Designing Library Services for All Children; General Considerations; Design Considerations for Specific Types of Disabilities; Examples of Inclusive Library Service; Resources; References; Chapter 10: Assistive and Adaptive Technology; Aids for Daily Living; Communication; Computer Access; Education; Hearing; Recreation and Leisure; Seating and Positioning; Vision; Resources; References; Part 3: Developing Collections and Services; Chapter 11: Playing and Learning-in the Library and at Home; Play; Play in the Library; Play at Home.
Building a Toy CollectionOperating a Toy Lending Library; Resources; References; Chapter 12: Resource Centers for Children, Families, and Other Professionals; What Is a Family Resource Center?; Promoting Awareness and Use of the Family Resource Center; Funding; Guidelines for Developing a Family Resource Center Collection; Ordering Sources; Periodicals; Kits; Model Programs; Resources; References; Chapter 13: Electronic Resources; Navigating the Internet; Disability-Related Electronic Resources; Periodicals, Online and Free; Resources; References; Appendix; Glossary; Bibliography.
Note About the Authors.
Summary This new revised edition is a step-by-step guide to serving children and youth with disabilities as well as the family members, caregivers, and other people involved in their lives.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Libraries and children with disabilities -- United States.
Libraries and children with disabilities.
United States.
Libraries and families -- United States.
Libraries and families.
Libraries and preschool children -- United States.
Libraries and preschool children.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Scott Banks, Carrie.
Feinberg, Sandra, 1946-
Jordan, Barbara A.
Deerr, Kathleen.
Langa, Michelle A.
Other Form: Print version: Scott Banks, Carrie. Including Families of Children with Special Needs. Chicago : American Library Association, 2014 9781555707910
ISBN 9781555708948 (electronic book)
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9781555708955 (electronic book)
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