October 2015 Newsletter
ISTE Inclusive Learning Network
President's Message
Welcome!
October is a busy time when IEPs are due and signs of the holiday season are beginning to appear. We hope you enjoy this month's newsletter filled with bite-sized information highlighting the tools, people and news related to inclusion, accessibility and UDL.
The post "What our kids are learning when adults are inclusive" resonated with me. We send powerful messages to all our students when we exclude learners (or limit their participation) based on their disabilities. Let's "presume competence". Rather than beginning from a deficit, let's begin by asking "What can they do?" and "What support do they need to be successful?" Presuming competence isn't naive, it's optimistic. Taking an "abilities first" approach builds inclusion and benefits all students.
Inclusively Yours,
Kendra
President Inclusive LN
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Build Your PLN with the Inclusive Learning Network Board on Twitter!
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AT Tool Spotlight: Apple Watch
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UDL Tool Spotlight: Actively Learn
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Guest Blog Post - Luis Pérez - 7 Apple Watch Apps for Diverse Learners
Inclusive Learning Thought Leader Spotlight: Sharon Plante
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Email: leapintold@gmail.com
Website: http://leapintold.com/
Twitter: @LeapIntoLD
Latest News in Inclusive Learning
The US Department of Transportation is requiring that televisions in airports have closed captioning turned on at all times. Not only does this increase accessibility for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, but has the potential to be better for all travelers.
Awesome Family Creates Incredible Halloween Costumes for Children in Wheelchairs
Visit the Magic Wheelchair website to see more epic Halloween costumes!
What Our Kids Are Learning When Adults Aren’t Inclusive
Read David Perry's heartfelt essay on what it means to truly walk the inclusive walk.
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UDL-IRN Website
Register for the Assistive Technology Conference of New England
ISTE Inclusive Learning Network
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