Saturday, 10 August 2013

Weekend reading and viewing: 10th - 11th August 2013


Improving Interface Design for People with Down Syndrome
Jonathon Lazar. Published 3rd August 2013 Video 36m26s
Presentation given by Dr. Jonathan Lazar, of Harvard University and Towson University, at the Tufts University Department of Computer Science, on February 28, 2013, related to Computer Interface Design for People with Down Syndrome

The problem with Down syndrome, Parts 2 - 4
Jisun Lee, Kimche Latkes, 2nd, 5th and 9th August
A mother continues her reflections (she calls it ranting), on just why Down syndrome is considered such a problem. Part 1 appeared on 31st July 2013.

Born with Down syndrome, Newark man wins respect powerlifting
Kelly Bothum, The News Journal and Delawareonline.com 5th August 2013
Friends and family say Jon, who was born with Down syndrome, is an example of what is possible when people aren’t tethered by labels.

A Special Needs Guide to Haircuts and Fingernail Trimming
Karen Wang,  Friendship Circle, 31st July 2013
Do you dread the day that your loved one needs to have fingernails trimmed or get a haircut? Do you put it off until the broken nails leave scratch marks and the hair becomes matted? If so, you’re not alone.

Election 2013 - four priorities for the 44th Parliament
Craig Wallace, Ramp Up, 7th August 2013
People with Disability Australia President, Craig Wallace, shares what he believes are the four key disability priorities for the next Federal Parliament.

How to talk to your kids about special needs
Gillian Marchenko, Chicago Parent, 5th August 2013
It's great when parents initiate open, informative and loving conversations about special needs with their kids at home. But how many take the time to talk to their kids about disability? How many parents know what to say?

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