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School Districts Need Better Information to Help Improve Access for People with Disabilities

July 27, 2020

31 July 2020, News, Newsletter

[Source: GAO] Two-thirds of U.S. public school districts have schools with physical barriers that may limit access for people with disabilities, according to GAO’s survey of district officials. Barriers, such as a lack of accessible door hardware and steep ramps, can make…...

July 27, 2020

31 July 2020, Article, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] As our schools become more and more technology based with 1:1 devices, keyboarding has become an even more important skill for ALL students to master and this skill is sometimes addressed in occupational therapy. When students struggle with…...

July 27, 2020

31 July 2020, Article, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Kelli Weaver found herself fumbling as she tried to apply teaching guides from her second-grade son’s classroom to math and reading lessons at home. The effort would often end in meltdowns rather than learning. Parker, an 8-year-old in a…...

July 27, 2020

1 July 2022, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: NCCAPM] Every year in the United States, about 7,000 babies (or 1 out of every 600) are born with a cleft lip and/or a cleft palate. These are two of the most common birth defects found in the US. A cleft…...

July 23, 2020

"Tip or Resource", COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue number 18 of our special e-letter, “Teaching & Therapy Resources for Homebound Families” (Did you miss our previous issues?| Read them HERE) Each week, this e-mailer features new resources, articles about this bizarre time we are living in, and…...

PT Corner: Buggy Imitation

July 22, 2020

24 July 2020, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: The Inspired Treehouse] We love listening to kids playing with their dolls and action figures – the sound of pretend play is music to our ears! We are going “buggy” today with an activity that lets kids use all of those…...

July 22, 2020

24 July 2020, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are searching for a pediatric occupational therapist for the Idaho Falls area. You visit places like this on vacation — why not live here? Recreational opportunities are endless with world-class biking,…...

July 22, 2020

24 July 2020, Job, Newsletter, School Psych

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you ready to go to work as a Licensed School Psychologist this fall in a great school district located near Arlington Heights, IL? We have an opening for a licensed school…...

July 22, 2020

24 July 2020, Job, News, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 PediaStaff is interviewing now for an experienced SLP to start in August for School Year 2020-21 in the San Antonio area. * You’ll become part of a successful and growing local agency…...

July 22, 2020

24 July 2020, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, Sensory Activity

Here is a fun way to explore ice this summer as a sensory “craftivity” with your kiddos! [Source: First Palette.com] Materials Ice cube tray Small plastic bowls Plastic spoons Food coloring Scissors Sketch paper Craft sticks or disposable ice cream spoons Steps:…...