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Janet Frame: An Autobiography
by Janet FrameNew Zealand's preeminent writer brings the skill of an extraordinary novelist and poet to these vivid and haunting recollections. This volume contains Frames three autobiographical works: To the Is-land, An Angel at My Table, and The Envoy from Mirror City. Frame recounts life in a working-class family in a small New Zealand town, her growth as a poet and novelist, her struggles with mental illness, and her travels in Europe as a writer on a fellowship.
Janine
by Maryann Cocca-LefflerMeet Janine. She is one of a kind! Janine dresses a little different, remembers random facts, reads the dictionary for fun, and has her own style of cheering. Nobody does things the way Janine does things! One girl in Janine's class is throwing a party and all the COOL kids are invited. But Janine is not cool. Some kids think she is strange and want her to change. Will Janine try to be different or just be her spectacular self? In this charming story, Maryann Cocca-Leffler uses her own daughter as inspiration for a delightfully spunky character. Janine Leffler focuses on the positive while navigating life with disabilities. She has become a role model to children and adults, encouraging them to focus on abilities and promoting respect, tolerance, and kindness.
El Jardín Silencioso: Una guía para los padres para criar a un niño sordo
by Paul W. Ogden David H. Smith Helda Pinzón de Pérez Irma J. SánchezDurante más de treinta años, The Silent Garden les ha ofrecido a los padres de niños sordos todo el apoyo y la información imparcial que necesitan para que sus hijos desarrollen su pleno potencial. Esta nueva edición en español, que contiene los cinco primeros capítulos de la tercera edición actualizada en inglés, aporta ayuda a los padres para afrontar aquellos retos tan únicos y complejos a los que se enfrentan. De un modo accessible, práctico y, sobre todo, imparcial, El Jardín Silencioso pone al día a los padres rápida y minuciosamente sobre los muchos y contradictorios puntos de vista que existen acerca del bienestar de los niños sordos. Los autores Paul W. Ogden y David H. Smith, ambos sordos, presentan ejemplos y estudios que les servirán de guía a los padres en un ámbito que a la mayoría les es desconocido. El Jardín Silencioso expone temas como el de las estrategias que los padres pueden adoptar para abordar la situación, el de cómo crear un ambiente familiar sano, el de cómo fomentar la independencia y el de cómo tener en cuenta el punto de vista de los hermanos del niño sordo. Cada tema viene acompañado de historias auténticas que enriquecen la discusión. Siempre en tono alentador, El Jardín Silencioso les otorga recursos a los padres para que se conviertan en los mejores defensores de sus hijos. A lo largo del libro, los autores destacan que cada opción se adhiere a una situación personal diferente y ponen hincapié en que todos los niños sordos tienen la capacidad de llevar una vida enriquecedora, productiva y estimulante. For over 30 years, The Silent Garden has offered parents of deaf children the support and unbiased information needed to fully realize their children’s potential. This new Spanish edition, which contains the first five chapters of the completely updated 3rd English edition, will help parents navigate the complex and unique challenges they face. Accessible, practical, and, above all, open-minded, El Jardín Silencioso educates parents quickly and thoroughly about the many conflicting points of view on what is best for their deaf children. Authors Paul W. Ogden and David H. Smith, who are both deaf, present examples and research that guide parents through often unfamiliar territory. El Jardín Silencioso covers the topics of communication, coping mechanisms for parents, creating healthy family environments, fostering independence, and understanding the perspectives of siblings. Always encouraging, El Jardín Silencioso empowers parents to be the best advocates for their deaf children.
The JASPER Model for Children with Autism: Promoting Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation
by Connie Kasari Amanda C. Gulsrud Stephanie Y. Shire Christina StrawbridgeThis full-color, clinician-friendly manual is the authoritative guide to implementing the Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation (JASPER) intervention. With a strong evidence base, JASPER provides a clear, flexible structure to bolster early skills core to social communication development. The authors show how to assess 1- to 8-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), set treatment targets, choose engaging play materials, tailor JASPER strategies to each individual, and troubleshoot common challenges. In a convenient large-size format, the manual features case examples, learning exercises, and reproducible clinical tools. At the companion website, clinicians can download and print the reproducible materials as well as a supplemental annotated bibliography.
Jasper the Badger: Targeting the j Sound (Speech Bubbles 2)
by Melissa PalmerJasper the badger has a plan to get some peace and quiet so he can eat his piece of fudge by himself. But will his plan work? This picture book targets the /j/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children’s speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers. Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available – Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.
Jazz Off-Key
by Dandi Daley MackallJazz is thrilled at the chance for her own one-woman art show during Big Lake's Spring Fling celebration, but when her younger sister, Kendra, who has special needs, ruins the paintings she had planned to display Jazz rages at family and friends while wishing she could find peace through Jesus.
Jean Vanier: Logician of the Heart (People of God)
by Michael HigginsJean Vanier, Winner of the 2015 Templeton Prize and numerous other international and prestigious honors, Jean Vanier lives a radical poverty of surrender in a time of fanatical acquisitiveness, economic disparity, and mounting bellicosity among nations. He is a philosopher of the heart, icon of wholeness, and justice activist. Through such key notions as trust, community, relationship, and humility, Vanier has built up a network of service and nurturing growth spanning the globe: the L'Arche Movement. He has advocated for peace in a world that treasures its violence, written extensively about the very meaning of human personhood, and championed sensitivity to the diverse spiritual traditions that make up our world. His remarkable life has included rich friendships with Blessed Mother Teresa, St. John Paul II and Henri Nouwen. Jean Vanier is a man of complexity and formal philosophical training, a scion of a family of national pedigree, and one of the seminal religious and inspirational figures of our time. In this volume, Michael Higgins focuses on Vanier’s many interconnections—personal and conceptual—with the mighty and the humble, the pious and the secular, as well as the young and the seasoned.
The Jellyfish Jiggle
by Caryl HartGet ready to scuttle, swim, wiggle and jiggle in this delightful rhyming story which gets children reading and moving along!When we were at the beach today, a little crab came by."Come scuttle with me," said the crab. "Scuttling's fun, let's try!"Whirl and wiggle! Whirl and wiggle!Let's SCUTTLE and SNAP to the Jellyfish Jiggle!Learn to move like your seaside friends at the beach and under water! Dive with the penguin, rock the pelican's boat and wiggle, jiggle and giggle with the jellyfish! Everyone can join the fun in or out of the water!Features a main character with a prosthetic limb showing all the fun exercise moves.This fantastic water-themed story from Caryl Hart and Nicola Slater, the duo behind The Safari Stomp, is perfect for getting little ones excited about swimming.
Jepp, Who Defied The Stars
by Katherine MarshFate: Is it written in the stars from the moment we are born? Or is it a bendable thing that we can shape with our own hands? Jepp of Astraveld needs to know. He left his countryside home on the empty promise of a stranger, only to become a captive in a luxurious prison: Coudenberg Palace, the royal court of the Spanish Infanta. Nobody warned Jepp that as a court dwarf, daily injustices would become his seemingly unshakable fate. If the humiliations were his alone, perhaps he could endure them; but it breaks Jepp's heart to see his friend Lia suffer. After Jepp and Lia attempt a daring escape from the palace, Jepp is imprisoned again, alone in a cage. Now, spirited across Europe in a kidnapper's carriage, Jepp fears where his unfortunate stars may lead him. But he can't even begin to imagine the brilliant and eccentric new master-a man devoted to uncovering the secrets of the stars-who awaits him. Or the girl who will help him mend his heart and unearth the long-buried secrets of his past. Masterfully written, grippingly paced, and inspired by real historical characters, Jepp, Who Defied the Stars is the tale of an extraordinary hero and his inspiring quest to become the master of his own destiny.
Jessica's Blind Date (Sweet Valley Twins #79)
by Jamie Suzanne Francine PascalReady for a new boyfriend after breaking up with Aaron Dallas, Jessica Wakefield answers a personal ad in the school paper. Soon Jessica is exchanging the most romantic letters with a mysterious admirer. When they finally decide to meet, Jessica is in for a big surprise.
Jewish Perspectives on Theology and the Human Experience of Disability
by Judith Z. Abrams William C. GaventaFew people are untouched by the issue of disability, whether personally or through a friend or relative. Jewish Perspectives on Theology and the Human Experience of Disability shares moving insights from around the world and across the broad spectrum of Judaism on how and why the Jewish community is incomplete without the presence and participation of the disabled. Authors representing each of the three main movements of Judaism--Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform--examine theology, scripture, ethics, practical theology, religious education, and personal experience to understand and apply the lessons and wisdom of the past to issues of the present.
The Jigsaw Puzzle King
by Gina McMurchy-BarberBeing yourself isn’t always easy. When you’re new in school, all you want is to fit in. When eleven-year-old Warren and his family move to a new city, his twin brother, who has Down syndrome, attracts too much attention for Warren’s liking. Bennie’s different and doesn’t care about it. But while Bennie may be oblivious to those who are curious or uneasy with him, Warren notices every smirk, comment, and sideways glance. Warren is weary of flip-flopping between trying to be just like everyone else and being the protective brother of a boy with special needs. Sometimes he thinks his life would be easier if he had no brother. But what he really needs is to stop worrying about what other people think.
JIIRDDA - A Peer Reviewed Journal of Indian Institute of Research and Development for Differently Abled (VOL 7, 2023)
by Binita Devi Dhananjay DekaThe article "Attitude of Teachers Towards Inclusive Education at Secondary Level" by Binita Devi and Dhananjay Deka explores secondary school teachers’ perceptions of inclusive education in Udalguri district, Assam. The study, involving 62 Assamese-medium teachers from provincialized schools, reveals that the majority hold a favorable attitude toward inclusive education, with nearly 47% displaying above-average positivity. Using a descriptive survey method, the research also examines gender differences in attitudes, ultimately finding no significant variation between male and female teachers. The study underscores the importance of teacher attitudes in implementing inclusive practices and highlights the need for ongoing support, training, and infrastructure to ensure inclusive education becomes a reality. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the challenges and readiness of educators in integrating students with special needs into mainstream education.
JIIRDDA - A Peer Reviewed Journal of Indian Institute of Research and Development for Differently Abled (VOL. 8(1), December 2024)
by The Journal of Indian Institute of Research and Development for Differently AbleThe Journal of Indian Institute of Research and Development for Differently Abled (JIIRDDA), Volume 8, Issue 1 (December 2024), is a peer-reviewed academic publication focusing on disability studies and inclusive education. This edition highlights research and discourse on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and its implications for learners with disabilities, assistive technologies in education, inclusive pedagogy in Assam, challenges in online and distance learning for persons with disabilities, and the socio-emotional impact on families of children with disabilities. It includes empirical studies, policy analyses, and case-based insights, emphasizing inclusive practices, infrastructure gaps, and the importance of teacher training and community engagement. The volume provides actionable recommendations for enhancing accessibility, equity, and educational outcomes for differently-abled learners across diverse Indian contexts, aiming to influence educators, policymakers, and disability advocates alike.
Jo Makes a Friend (Portraits of Little Women)
by Susan Beth PfefferExuberant Jo March never sits still. Whether she's racing against boys or scribbling and acting in her latest play, Jo is always active and creative. So when Aunt March asks her to befriend Pauline Wheeler, Jo can't believe that the girl spends every day cooped up in her bedroom. True, Pauline is blind and utterly dependent on her governess, but her fear of life exhausts Jo's patience. The two girls simply have nothing in common -- until they're caught in a snow squall that changes their lives.
Jo Malone: My Story
by Jo MaloneKnown around the world for her eponymous brand of fragrances and now her brand-new venture Jo Loves, Jo Malone tells the remarkable and inspiring story of her rise from humble beginnings to beloved business success.<P><P> Jo Malone began her international fragrance and scented candle business in 1983 from her kitchen, where she made bath oils as thank-you gifts for her facial clients. She opened her first store in London in 1994, and in 1999 she sold the Jo Malone London brand to Estee Lauder Companies. Recently, she launched a new brand, Jo Loves, igniting the excitement of fashion and beauty converts all over the world.<P> Raised in government-subsidized housing in Kent in the early 1960s, Jo Malone left school as a teenager to care for her mother after she had a stroke. Jo had not been successful in school because of her dyslexia, but she had the ability to see and feel everything in scent. Her at-home beauty business and hand-made products became popular, and word of her talent spread until an international brand was born. After the sale of her company and the birth of her son, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent treatment in New York. Thus began the second chapter of her life, and in this memoir, Jo tells her full amazing and inspiring personal story.
Job Coaches for Adults with Disabilities: A Practical Guide
by Karola Dillenburger Ewa Matuska Marea De Bruijn Hanns Rüdiger Röttgers Blazej Piasek Norman Sterritt Lyn McKerr Caterina Metje Trish MacKeogh Marcia Scherer Angelika Anderson Brian Fennell Lucie Procházková Helena VadurováDefining the role of a job coach, this book sets out EU-wide training standards for helping people with disabilities gain and maintain meaningful employment.The book includes the perspectives of both people with disabilities and their job coaches, offering first-hand experience of the specific issues faced by those who want to enter the competitive open jobs market. It describes how to provide bespoke support for people with an intellectual disability, physical disability, as well as for autistic people and individuals with mental health conditions. Guidance on functional assessment, task analysis, collaborating with employers and training for new and student job coaches is also included.
Job Coaching Strategies: A Handbook for Supported Employment
by Steve TenpasJob coaching strategies.
The Job Developer's Handbook: Practical Tactics for Customized Employment
by Cary Griffin David Hammis Tammara Geary<p>One of the most practical employment books available, this forward-thinking guide walks employment specialists step by step through customized job development for people with disabilities, revealing the best ways to build a satisfying, meaningful job around a person's preferences, skills, and goals. Internationally known for their innovative, proactive job development strategies, the authors motivate readers to expand the way they think about employment opportunities and develop creative solutions. <p>Readers will get fresh, proven tips and ideas for every aspect of job development for youth and adults with significant support needs: <p> <li>discovering who the person is and what he or she really wants <li>ensuring goodness of fit between employer and employee <li>finding—or creating—"hidden jobs" in smaller companies <li>empowering people through resource ownership (investing in resources that employers need) <li>skillfully negotiating job duties while managing conflicts that might arise <li>creatively maximizing benefits using social security work incentives <li>encouraging family support while respecting the individual as an adult</li> <p> <p>To make each part of job development easier, the book arms readers with practical content they can really use: easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidelines; checklists of critical questions to answer; success stories in both urban and rural settings; and sample scenarios, dialogues, and interview questions. <p>Equally useful to veteran professionals and those just starting out, this compelling guidebook breathes new life into the job development process and helps readers imagine a wider world of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.</p>
Job-Hunting for the So-Called Handicapped (Second Edition)
by Richard Nelson Bolles Dale S. BrownRichard Bolles' <i>What Color is your Parachute?</i> has helped millions of readers find their path in life, and now his creative approach to job-hunting is brought to bear on the specific challenges faced by job hunters with disabilities. In <i>Job-Hunting for the So-Called HandicappedM/i>, Bolles and Dale Susan Brown guide readers through the often-frustrating, but ultimately rewarding process of securing independence in their lives and personal satisfaction in their careers. The authors begin by demystifying the intricacies of the ADA, describing in clear terms what the act does and does not guarantee disabled job hunters, and then move on to job-hunting strategies tailored specifically to people with disabilities.
Job Satisfaction of School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists: Insights to Inform Effective Educational Leadership (Routledge Research in Special Educational Needs)
by Kimberly A. BoyntonThis text responds to the growing need for speech-language pathologists in school settings by asking how factors including people, work, pay, opportunities for promotion, and supervision impact the overall job satisfaction of school-based speech-language pathologists. Drawing on data from a quantitative study conducted in schools in the US, the text foregrounds the experiences and perspectives of speech-language pathologists working in the public school sector, and illustrates the critical role of effective and supportive educational leadership and administration in ensuring effective recruitment, retention, and job satisfaction amongst these much needed professionals. The text highlights growing responsibilities of speech-language pathologists in schools and considers recruitment and challenges in the sector can be remedied by greater understanding of how job satisfaction relates to speech-language pathologists’ experiences and perspectives on pay, work, opportunities for promotion, and support from a supervisor. This short text is aimed at researchers, scholars, and administrators in meeting the growing needs of children and students with speech and language difficulties in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary education settings . The text will be particularly valuable for school leaders looking to support speech-language pathologists in their setting.
Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities: A Complete Career Planning and Job Search Guide (Third Edition)
by Daniel J. Ryan<p>This extensive handbook shows people with disabilities how to overcome obstacles they encounter when searching for employment. Readers learn how to identify their strengths, explore career options, and navigate the hidden job market. They also gain tips for writing resumes, cover letters, and other forms of job search communication, as well as guidance for performing well in interviews. <p><i>Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities</i> features helpful information on employment laws and the rights they provide. It teaches readers when and how to disclose disabilities to a potential employer and lends additional guidance for success on the job.</p>
Job Success for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
by David B. Wiegan<p>In the United States alone, there are roughly three million individuals living with a developmental disability, but less than a third are active in the labor market. This book provides a comprehensive approach to developing a successful jobs program for persons with developmental disabilities, drawn from the author's extensive experience and real success. <p>The majority of persons with developmental disabilities are unemployed, underemployed, or still work in sheltered programs where it is almost impossible to reach their full potential. Job success is possible, but it requires a system based on a business model based on proven economics, rather than the traditional social services model. By employing a step-by-step procedure for gaining insight into the client, analyzing market opportunities, matching the client to a job, and supporting the client after placement, service providers can help individuals make a successful transition into good community-based employment. <p><i>Job Success for Persons with Developmental Disabilities</i> will be essential reading for profit and non-profit rehabilitation service organizations, private job development businesses, government funding agencies, special education job placement programs, transition specialists, and families of persons with developmental disabilities.</p>
Jobs Done By Persons With Disability
by EnAble IndiaEnAble India's document celebrates the achievements of persons with disabilities in the workforce, focusing on job opportunities in its 2020 edition. Acknowledging a wide range of stakeholders—individuals with disabilities, their families, professionals, workplace experts, and supportive companies—the document offers practical guidance on promoting employability. It features analytics, case studies, and best practices for inclusive hiring, alongside job role lists and self-employment options. Notably, it identifies 291 job roles across sectors and maps them to 11 types of disabilities, advocating for workplace solutions that enable accessibility. Serving as a vital resource, the document empowers employers and organizations in the disability sector with insights into fostering inclusive workplaces and emphasizing the value of accessibility and inclusion in employment.
Jobs to be Proud of: Profiles of Workers Who are Blind or Visually Impaired
by Deborah Kendrick12 case studies of blind people and their occupations.