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Students with Disabilities Home Learning Resources

Pocono Mountain School District understands the many challenges our families are facing due to the COVID-19 school closures. We are committed to supporting your efforts in creating a schedule, structure, and daily routine while children are at home. Our administrative team has carefully researched resources to assist your efforts and support the reinforcement and maintenance of previously learned skills to keep children engaged in the educational process while schools remain closed across Pennsylvania.

What are Accommodations: To learn more about educational accommodations for student with disabilities, click HERE.

What are Modifications: To learn more about educational modifications for students with disabilities, click HERE.

BrainSteps: For Online Learning for Students with Concussion - 2020, click HERE.

Autism Supports

Autism Speaks	Promotes solutions, support and resources across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.	https://www.autismspeaks.org
Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules	Support and resources to process the news and adapt to current life changes related to comprehension, communication, difficulty understanding abstract language, etc.	https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/supporting-individuals-autism-through-uncertain-times
National Autism Association	Resources for families – social stories, tips and information regarding COVID-19.	https://nationalautismassociation.org/
Little Puddins The Autism Educator	Coronavirus Social Story	https://littlepuddins.ie/coronavirus-social-story/
Verizon: Utilizing Mobile Technology for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder	Guide on Assistive Technology for children with Autism Spectrun Disorder	https://www.verizon.com/info/family/assistive-technology-for-autism/

General Supports for Students with Disabilities

LiveBinders

Activities and resources for in home learning based on various disability categories complied in a binder on-line binder format.

www.livebinders.com

National Inventors Hall of Fame

Promotes creativity and advancing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.

https://www.invent.org/blog/stem-activities

Bookshare

Bookshare makes reading easier. People with dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other reading barriers can customize their experience to suit their learning style and find virtually any book.

www.bookshare.org

General Supports for Parents

Educational Games for Kids

Resources to help support parent/students during school closures. Sign up for a free account to gain access.

https://www.education.com/games/

Teachstone

Blog posts, webinars, and downloadable resources for parents for home learning

https://teachstone.com/coronavirus-resources-educators-and-parents/

Speech/Language Support

Angelfire: Provides online activities, tips, and resources to maintain and reinforce various speech and language skills.

http://www.angelfire.com/nj/speechlanguage/Onlineactivities.html

QUIA: Provides online activities, tips, and resources to maintain and reinforce various speech and language skills.

https://www.quia.com/shared/speech_therapy/

Sensory Integration

Everyday sensory integration ideas	https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sCGgtb7qPiQ/WME12cHCF1I/AAAAAAAAAVg/ xbl7XpzmSSM1CaEqez8moPXrBJYVOHbXQCLcB/s1600/spd-02.png
Eight Sensory-friendly games to help meet your child's sensory needs	https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/ child-learning-disabilities/sensory-processing-issues/8-sensory-friendly-indoor-games-and-activities

Transition/Career Exploration

"Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success"	https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/individuals/youth/transition/soft-skills
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth With Disabilities	http://www.ncwd-youth.info/publications/the-411-on-disability-disclosure-a-workbook-for-youth-with-disabilities/
"Shelly Saves the Future: A Story of Career Development" Informational Comic	https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/ShellySaves.htm
Making the Move to Managing Your Own Personal Assistance Services: A Toolkit for Youth with Disabilities Transitioning to Adulthood	http://www.ncwd-youth.info/publications/making-the-move-to-managing-your-own-personal-assistance-services-pas-a-toolkit-for-youth-with-disabilities-transitioning-to-adulthood/
Entering the World of Work: What Youth with Mental Health Needs Should Know About Accommodations	https://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/transitioning.htm
*ONET OnLine is a tool for career exploration and job analysis!**	https://www.onetonline.org/
Career One Stop: Research career information, training, or jobs.	https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/ACINet.aspx
K-12 Career exploration and activities.	https://www.bls.gov/k12/