Available Products
Voice of the People Poster Series
A
refreshing and colorful poster series highlighting common concerns and wishes
of people with disabilities told in their own voices on an array of topics.
The series will interest members of the general public, professionals, direct
support staff, the medical community, self advocates and their family and
friends. [More
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Books
I am Citizen Prepared
This publication is for people with disabilities and the people who support them. It is designed to provide information on how to prepare for disasters and emergencies and includes extensive checklists. Readers are encouraged to think of emergency preparedness as a project rather than a reaction to an unexpected and frightening event. [More information]
A Guide to Building Community Membership for Older Adults with Disabilities
This
Guide outlines methods for finding positively valued roles and relationships
that will bring adults with disabilities into the web of community life.
It discusses the special challenges and opportunities of community building
with aging persons. The text interweaves information, strategies, training
activities, and tools for community builders. [More
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Age Change And What to do About It
This
book provides information on physical aspects of aging, designing a fitness
program for older adults, age-appropriate roles, emotional well-being, Alzheimer's
Disease, and cognitive functioning in older persons with developmental disabilities.
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Videos
Cultivating Community: Landmarks of the Journey
This videotape describes the community building process as experienced by six older adults with disabilities, who live in Indiana. With support from community builders, the individuals are shown discovering their interests and abilities, getting connected to activities and organizations in the community, taking on valued roles, and exploring social relationships. [More information]
Journeys in Progress: Stories from the Community
In
this video the viewer will meet four older adults with disabilities and
follow their journeys as they discover valued roles in community. By working
on a one-to-one basis with a community builder, these four individuals have
been introduced to a variety of community activities. [More
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Inclusion of Older Adults Within Everyday Community Life
This video documents aspects of the lives of two older persons with disabilities who have found a place in their communities. Donna, has achieved her goal of working full-time at the age of 65 years. Robert, has been accepted as a member of his local senior center. [More information]