Social Relationships are a part of life and can be easily gained by some and can be very difficult for others. I have found three artifacts that could be beneficial for understanding the importance of building social relationships and how teachers and parents can help students benefit the most from those relationships. I have also presented a link to a Social Skills Training Program to help understand the skills that a student will need to maintain social relationships.
The first artifact that I would like for you to review is a Social Skills Training Program by Goldstein and Pollock. This is a series of lessons that should be taught to small groups of students in a six week period of time. Each lesson is about 30 minutes long and teaches skills like: ending conversations, apologizing and accepting compliments. To view this Program click on the following link.
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~ebdstudy/strategy/socskils.htm
The second link will take you to information about how after school programs can be very beneficial for students and how it can provide them with a sense of “meaningful and authentic bonding". I found this article very interesting and hope you do as well. If well designed an afterschool program can be beneficial to both students and their parents and this article provides information about how they can benefit from these programs. Click on the following link to view this article:
http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/Special%20Needs%20IB34%20final.pdf
The final artifact that I would like you to view is called Tools for Teachers. To view this artifact use the link that follows this paragraph. This artifact provides informal assessments that will help teachers make appropriate decisions about the social skills that may be needed by students that they are working with. It also provides transition information and ideas that have worked for others. ENJOY!!
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~ebdstudy/strategy/socskils.htm
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Transportation
For this section of my blog I wanted to provide a variety of transportation options that are available in the Texas Panhandle for individuals with disabilities. I also wanted to present a study that shows information on transportation in the Panhandle Region. I think that the information that I found is very informative and is necessary for individuals who may need these types of services to be more independent. Transportation in rural areas can be difficult to find and the information in this blog can make it easier for individuals and their families to find access to services that are available in our area.
In Amarillo there is a transportation system that can be contacted to help individuals with disabilities that cannot physically use accessible Fixed Route buses. This service is called SPEC-Trans. This service could be a great asset for a person who cannot gain access to the buses that are already out and may need special help to move about the city. It is important for parents and students to know that these services are available to them and the information that you can find at the link below will give you all the pertinent information that you will need to contact SPEC-Trans for more information.
http://www.ci.amarillo.tx.us/departments/transit/spectrans.htm
The second transportation service that can be accessed by individuals with special needs for transportation service is the Panhandle Transit system. This service is not limited to individuals with disabilities but is accessible. This service help getting from place to place easier and is a solution when there is a need to go from one town in the Texas Panhandle to another. It covers the 26 counties in this area and provides access to many important services that may not have been available to those with transportation needs previously. If you would like to find out more information about Panhandle Transit click on the link below to access their website.
http://www.panhandletransit.com/
The final artifact that I would like to present is a research study of transportation service in the Texas Panhandle. This study provides important information about the services that can be found in this area, who is served by these services and where these services will take individual in need of transportation services. I thought that it would be interesting for people to see what these services provides say about their transportation services and I also wanted to show the different individuals who can be served. If you would like to access this studies information use the link below.
http://www.panhandlertag.com/Regional%20Coordination%20Plan%202007/Appendix%20E%20Panhandle%20Transportation%20Coordinantion%20Survey.pdf
In Amarillo there is a transportation system that can be contacted to help individuals with disabilities that cannot physically use accessible Fixed Route buses. This service is called SPEC-Trans. This service could be a great asset for a person who cannot gain access to the buses that are already out and may need special help to move about the city. It is important for parents and students to know that these services are available to them and the information that you can find at the link below will give you all the pertinent information that you will need to contact SPEC-Trans for more information.
http://www.ci.amarillo.tx.us/departments/transit/spectrans.htm
The second transportation service that can be accessed by individuals with special needs for transportation service is the Panhandle Transit system. This service is not limited to individuals with disabilities but is accessible. This service help getting from place to place easier and is a solution when there is a need to go from one town in the Texas Panhandle to another. It covers the 26 counties in this area and provides access to many important services that may not have been available to those with transportation needs previously. If you would like to find out more information about Panhandle Transit click on the link below to access their website.
http://www.panhandletransit.com/
The final artifact that I would like to present is a research study of transportation service in the Texas Panhandle. This study provides important information about the services that can be found in this area, who is served by these services and where these services will take individual in need of transportation services. I thought that it would be interesting for people to see what these services provides say about their transportation services and I also wanted to show the different individuals who can be served. If you would like to access this studies information use the link below.
http://www.panhandlertag.com/Regional%20Coordination%20Plan%202007/Appendix%20E%20Panhandle%20Transportation%20Coordinantion%20Survey.pdf
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Independent Living Information
Becoming an independent adult is a part of life that can be achieved easily for some and for other it may be more difficult. There can be hurdles that must be overcome and assistance may be needed to reach that goal. I have found several artifacts that I think will be beneficial for individuals in search of information about living independently. I hope the information that I am providing will help in your search of independent living materials.
The first artifact that I would like to present is a video of a college level independent living class. This class helps to educate and equip students with disabilities with skills that they will need to live independently. The students attend other classes at the university and live in residential apartments with other college students. I want to present this video because it shows a classroom setting at the university level that supports independent living. I thought this was a very exciting concept and hope it will show some of the skills that are taught for this transition to independent living. I think parents and students both would find this interesting and helpful because it will give them a view into the different types of education that are available in different college settings. To view this video click on the following link.
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/transition-to-independent-living-class/3862047607
The second artifact that I am going to present is: The Virtual Center for Independent Living for West Virginia. There is some information that would only be for individuals in West Virginia but there is also some other information that is great for all. This website teaches information on fire safety, housing, personal growth, health, financial independence and there is also information on different laws that apply to adults with disabilities. I thought that this site would provide great training and information to both parents and students. I think that the information could be used to help with meeting personal goals of independence. To explore this website, click on the link below.
http://www.mtstcil.org/skills/index.html
The final artifact that I would like to show you is the Panhandle Independent Living Center website. This is one of the organizations in the Texas panhandle that helps individuals with disabilities participate in their community and it provides them with services to help them reach their goals. If you would like more information on the Panhandle Independent Living Center you can use the following link.
http://www.panhandleilc.com/
The first artifact that I would like to present is a video of a college level independent living class. This class helps to educate and equip students with disabilities with skills that they will need to live independently. The students attend other classes at the university and live in residential apartments with other college students. I want to present this video because it shows a classroom setting at the university level that supports independent living. I thought this was a very exciting concept and hope it will show some of the skills that are taught for this transition to independent living. I think parents and students both would find this interesting and helpful because it will give them a view into the different types of education that are available in different college settings. To view this video click on the following link.
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/transition-to-independent-living-class/3862047607
The second artifact that I am going to present is: The Virtual Center for Independent Living for West Virginia. There is some information that would only be for individuals in West Virginia but there is also some other information that is great for all. This website teaches information on fire safety, housing, personal growth, health, financial independence and there is also information on different laws that apply to adults with disabilities. I thought that this site would provide great training and information to both parents and students. I think that the information could be used to help with meeting personal goals of independence. To explore this website, click on the link below.
http://www.mtstcil.org/skills/index.html
The final artifact that I would like to show you is the Panhandle Independent Living Center website. This is one of the organizations in the Texas panhandle that helps individuals with disabilities participate in their community and it provides them with services to help them reach their goals. If you would like more information on the Panhandle Independent Living Center you can use the following link.
http://www.panhandleilc.com/
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