Resources

'See and Learn: First Counting' iPad app now available
Down Syndrome Education International
The iPad app version of the first step in our new See and Learn Numbers programme is now available. See and Learn First Counting is designed to help parents and educators teach children the number words, numerals and counting from 1 to 10 ... click here for further information and link to download

Library Shelf: New Title

Equality, Capacity and Disability in Commonwealth Laws
Australian Law Reform Commission, 2014
This Discussion Paper is the second consultation document in the ALRC's Inquiry into Commonwealth laws and legal frameworks that deny or diminish the equal recognition of people with disability before the law, and their ability to exercise legal capacity.

We now have the hardcopy version this publication for members to read. Contact Jo in the library via email library@dsansw.org.au

Online versions are available from the ALRC website, here.

Learn side by side
Open Future Learning, 2015
New modules in the online Open Future Learning platform for professional training of support workers promote learning by support worker and client at the same time, using the same resources.

Learning Potential 

An Australian Government campaign:

Helping parents to be more involved in their child's learning, from the highchair to high school. Learning Potential has lots of useful tips and ideas to help you make the most of those small opportunities in your busy day.

It isn;t designed specifically for parents of children with intellectual or other disabilities, but there are lots of tips for all families. Online content, and a free app.