...is one of the most informative, most realistic and best-written books on disability issues related to individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and Cerebral Palsy (CP) that I have read in 28 years working in the disability field as an advocate and journalist.

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From the APA Books web site:  For anyone who has been overwhelmed when selecting an educational or assistive technology or who has experienced frustration in trying to come up with the best instructional plan for a person with a disability, this book was written for you.  Connecting to Learn presents a comprehensive, lifespan, and highly readable approach to matching the right technology with students with disabilities, especially visual and auditory disabilities. Dr. Scherer, author of the highly acclaimed Living in the State of Stuck:  How Technology Impacts the Lives of People with Disabilities explores the way disabilities, especially those involving the senses, can lead to isolation and a lack of "connectedness," and how this in turn leads to learning difficulties. She then provides a step-by-step model for assessing and evaluating individual students on their needs and finding the right technology to help each student. This practical book features numerous checklists and forms that readers will find immediately applicable.  The book provides data on the prevalence of vision and hearing loss as well as relevant legislation.  Quotes throughout the book from students and teachers about the various technologies they use in their schools and in daily life bring the many empirical and practical points to life.  School psychologists, rehabilitation therapists, educators, disability support service administrators, instructional design specialists, parents and individuals with disabilities, and rehabilitation psychologists will find this lively and compassionate book to be indispensable in their efforts to help those with disabilities learn, live, and connect with others. Readers with disabilities will first nod in recognition at the problems this book describes and will ultimately cheer its practical solutions.

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Please visit the APA Books web site for a description of the book and a look at the chapter titles and contributing authors. You can order the book from the APA Books site or from Amazon.com (who is currently offering the book at a 30% discount!).

This book has received a 5 star rating from Doody's Reviews -- their top rating.  A 5 star rating is awarded to only 5% of the  books they review in health sciences.

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  • 50% = Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
  • 50% = Division 22 (Rehabilitation Psychology), American Psychological Association

 

Lisa I. Iezzoni describes the personal experiences of and societal responses to adults whose mobility makes it difficult for them to live as they wish--partly because of physical and emotional conditions and partly because of persisting societal and environmental barriers. Basing her conclusions on personal experience, a wealth of survey data, and extensive interviews with dozens of people from a wide social spectrum, Iezzoni explains who has mobility problems and why; how mobility difficulties affect people's physical comfort, attitudes, daily activities, and relationships with family and friends throughout their communities; strategies for improving mobility; and how the health care system addresses mobility difficulties, providing and financing services and assistive technologies. This straightforward and engaging narrative clearly demonstrates that improving people's ability to move freely and independently will enhance overall health and quality of life, not only for these persons, but also for society as a whole. You can order this book through Amazon.com.
 

Covers the variety of technology available and adaptations, as well as how different devices work together. Life span considerations, technologies for environments in the real world, and funding and public policy topics are all written in a format to offer healthcare professionals specific information about the diverse area of assistive technology and day-to-day applications in their work with consumers. You can order this book through Amazon.com.
 

This book focuses on assessment at the heart of transition planning, showing just how important it is to understand the needs and goals of young people with disabilities before planning supports to guide them into adult life.  You can order this book through Amazon.com.
 

This edition includes new information on measuring  outcomes in assistive technology, more illustrations of AT in use, and has added chapters on applying AT in the context of school and work. If you're still working with the first edition, time to upgrade! You can order this book through Amazon.com.
 

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