Tag: Disabilities

Free Download Oliver Mutanga, "Ubuntu Philosophy and Disabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa "
English | ISBN: 1032381418 | 2023 | 212 pages | PDF | 3 MB
This book uses Ubuntu philosophy to illuminate the voices of people with disabilities from Sub-Saharan Africa. Disability literature is largely dominated by scholars and studies from the Global North, and these studies are largely informed by Global North theories and concepts. Although disability literature in the Global South is now fast growing, most studies continue to utilise conceptual, theoretical, and philosophical frameworks that are framed within Global North contexts. This presents two major challenges: Firstly, the voices of people with disabilities in the Global South remain on the fringes of disability discourses. Secondly, when their voices are heard, their realities are distorted.

Free Download Adrian Cristian MD MHCM, "Medical Management of Adults with Neurologic Disabilities"
English | ISBN: 1933864451 | 2008 | 448 pages | PDF | 2 MB
As a result of advances in modern medicine and public health, adults with neurologic disabilities are living longer and often very productive lives. Because of this increased longevity, however, these patients often have secondary medical issues related to the aging process. For example, the management of hypertension, obesity, and diabetes are quite different in spinal cord injury, brain injury, and multiple sclerosis patients than in the standard treatments for typical patients.

Free Download Perspectives and research on play for children with disabilities: Collected papers
by Daniela Bulgarelli
English | 2020 | ISBN: 8395669623 | 206 Pages | True PDF | 3.9 MB

Free Download Supporting Co-Workers With Disabilities
Published 12/2023
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920×1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 937.12 MB | Duration: 0h 58m
This course is for leaders, managers, and anyone who wants to be an ally to employees with disabilities.

Free Download Nancy Mather Ph.D., Sam Goldstein Ph.D., Katie Eklund Ph.D., "Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors: Using the Building Blocks Model to Guide Intervention and Classroom Management, Third Edition"
English | 2015 | pages: 568 | ISBN: 1598578367 | PDF | 50,4 mb
Why do students in Grades K-12 struggle with social and academic skills, and how can teachers help them develop the competence and confidence they need to succeed? Get practical answers in the new edition of this bestselling book, a staple of teacher training since 2001. It’s structured like the popular previous editions: a detailed questionnaire pinpoints each student’s individual strengths and needs, and an updated version of the highly effective Building Blocks model helps educators target 12 school success factors with proven strategies and guidelines they can use right away. Reliable, up-to-date research makes this a perfect preservice textbook, and the classroom-ready strategies are a lifeline for in-service teachers as they work toward better outcomes for struggling students.

Free Download Cheryl Gerson Tuttle, "Learning Disabilities: The Ultimate Teen Guide"
English | 2006 | pages: 312 | ISBN: 0810856433, 0810842610 | EPUB | 1,8 mb
Exclusively written for teenagers and young adults dealing with a wide variety of learning disabilities-including ADHD and dyslexia-this accessible resource offers the tools for taking a proactive role in identifying, understanding, and overcoming the obstacles facing teens with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities provides a clear and informative overview of the most common disabilities, appealing to teenagers with its easy-to-read format and positive tips for success.

Free Download Eileen Raymond, "Learners with Mild Disabilities: Pearson New International Edition:A Characteristics Approach"
English | 2013 | pages: 333 | ISBN: 1292041366 | PDF | 3,9 mb
A primary text for use in high-prevalence courses in special education programs.

Free Download Festus E. Obiakor, "Special Education for Young Learners With Disabilities (Advances in Special Education) "
English | ISBN: 1787560414 | 2019 | 248 pages | EPUB | 536 KB
Special Education for Young Learners with Disabilities brings together leaders in the field of young children with disabilities, to present their ideas and research on different disability topics. Beginning with an introduction to the topic, the remaining chapters include discussions on learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities; those who are deaf/hard of hearing; those who have visual impairments; those who have autism, severe and multiple disabilities, and traumatic brain injury; those who are culturally and linguistically diverse; those who have physical disabilities, and other health impairments.

Free Download Jane Seale, "Technology Use by Adults with Learning Disabilities "
English | ISBN: 036775357X | 2022 | 236 pages | PDF | 3 MB
This book examines the role that technologies play in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. It analyses how design and support practices can be used to support access to technology in ways that can enhance opportunities and life experiences.

Free Download Intellectual Disabilities: Health and Social Care Across the Lifespan
English | 2023 | ISBN: 3031274954 | 197 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 7 MB
This textbook provides nurses, allied health and social care professionals with the background knowledge necessary to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. It is a unique and viable resource which is particularly timely, as recent decades have seen a significant change in the demographics and associated care and support needs of this population.